Sustainable Choices, Sparkling Jewels & A Plethora of Green: Your Earthshot 'Styling Kate' Looks!

It's been such a joy to view your incredible submissions for our 'Styling Kate 2023' series of posts over the past week. I've relished the opportunity to talk to so many of you via email and in the comments section. The beating heart of royal watching is the community of people with a shared interest, and this activity offers an opportunity to get to know each other a little better. Fashions and styles often convey individuality and it has been fascinating to see very fresh perspectives married with the shared knowledge you all have of tradition, the royal jewel vaults and sartorial diplomacy. All of these elements came to the fore in your selections for the Earthshot Awards in Singapore with some very clever takes on sustainability through the use of repeats, especially in terms of very cleverly reworked items the Princess owns. We also saw vintage, designers and brands who are striving to be kind to the environment. I loved them all!

Styling Kate 2023 - Earthshot Submissions

Alaina -- For our very first Earthshot submission, reader Alaina described 'Styling Kate' as her favourite blog activity. As you'll see throughout the looks here, the theme of sustainability forms a golden thread through many of the choices. Selecting a 'gently used' garment from preloved fashion advocates The Reoutfitter Shop, we have the one-shoulder, sequin Gwendolyn gown by Safiyaa in green and black. The gown is styled with Kate's Jimmy Choo Romy 85 pumps and a pair of dazzling fair trade 'Moon Dance' earrings, handcrafted in Singapore by Amado Gudek.

Louise, London -- Setting herself a brief of mixing vintage pieces with shopping Kate's closet, I think you'll agree Louise's take on opting for the most sustainable approach is a winning one. A vintage 1940s Crepe Silk Hibiscus dress is styled with Kate's L.K. Bennett pink Agata sandals in rose suede, Kate's Josef beaded clutch, and the ZARA Cascading Floral earrings the Princess wore to the BAFTAs earlier this year.

Nicole M -- Like Alaina, Nicole selected the fabulously talented, London-based brand Safiyaa. The pale pink Bellara with soshin is adorned with pink metallic floral embroidery. The sweeping gown is styled with a pair of Jimmy Choo Love glitter pumps, the champagne glitter L.K. Bennett Dotty clutch and a pair of dazzling two-tone Jennifer Behr earrings. The look is completed with a touch of pink Dior Vernis nail polish!

Jennifer -- Jennifer echoed all of our thoughts when she expressed the very fun side of "shopping with an unlimited budget and accessing the royal vaults". Concentrating on the theme of Earthshot, she selected a Jenny Packham gown Kate's had in her closet for a decade. Kate wore the garment for her first red carpet appearance after Prince George's birth. The flowing silver piece is accessorised with Kate's sparkling emerald and diamond jewels. Jennifer also chose an emerald clutch by Serena Uziyel and a pair of emerald heels with flower detail by ZARA. An elegant updo caps off the look.

Micky -- Later on, we'll be looking at the results of our pink looks, but for the time being, we can all agree green is the favoured colour of our stylists' Earthshot picks. Micky took a look through Kate's wardrobe and chose her Falconetti dress by the Vampire's Wife (dubbed the dress of the decade by British Vogue). From a reception in Ireland to the first official portrait of the couple as Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, it holds a special place in Kate's fashion history. It is styled with emerald jewels (pieces pictured are from the Queen's Tassel Suite) and green velvet pumps.

Eriq from Bayside -- Eriq selected a design by Singaporean Andrew Gn for the event. Kate wore the designer for Trooping the Colour in June and I think it a near certainty she'll wear Gn at some point in September in Singapore. The strapless, green silk gown is teamed with the Queen's jaw-dropping emerald and diamond Delhi Durbar necklace, a pair of Saint Laurent Anja pumps and a purse by Hermes.

Elle -- Opening her submission, Elle remarked, "While the Earthshot Awards is a somewhat understated event -- I went BIG! I wanted to find a gown for Kate focused on flowers given the focus on saving the Earth. While I think it would work well on the green carpet, if Kate is a presenter, the LED screens with the right imagery would also work." With this criteria in mind, Elle chose Oscar de la Renta's Strapless Embroidered Cutout Gown in 'tanzanite'. Keeping everyone's "eyes drawn up" will be Princess Diana's breath-taking diamond and aquamarine earrings. The look is completed with Kate's Jimmy Choo Romy Glitter pumps and a matching Ellipsis clutch. Kate's hair would be worn down in "long, romantic curls".

When considering a re-wear, Elle would love to see the return of Kate's Grecian silver, one-shoulder Jenny Packham gown. The piece would be styled with jewels from the Queen's Emerald Tassel Suite. Elle notes: "The Earthshot Awards event is definitely a time to wear emeralds. Kate's hair would be blown straight but full and brushed back (gotta show off the brooch)." A pair of Gianvito Rossi Portofino sandals and Kate's silver Elie Saab clutch complete the look.

S. -- It has been great fun thus far to see a return of iconic green looks from the Princess' wardrobe. S. chose a much loved, shimmering Jenny Packham gown first worn in Pakistan with Kate's hair worn "slicked back". For jewels, several delights from the royal vaults. S. explains: "Jewelry wise the emerald necklace worn as a hairband and the Cambridge bracelet. With any large emerald earrings. There are 5 Cambridge emeralds in Queen Mary's Stomacher that would make a beautiful pair of earrings and ring or pendant. I live in hope."

Bluefire -- Our stylist Bluefire shared two looks for Earthshot. First, we have the forest green Xscape Off the Shoulder Crepe Evening Gown teamed with a pair of Steve Madden Armani ankle strap sandals. (Note, these are quite similar to Jennifer's ZARA pick above; I think Kate needs a pair of green shoes with floral detail in her closet :)). The look is completed with a selection of statement jewels by French luxury brand Chaumet, Bee My Love Hope earrings, matching pendant, cuff and the brand's Possession watch.

Bluefire's second look sees the La Femme Tulle Evening Dress with pieces from Chaumet's Bee My Love collection and the brand's Joséphine Ronde ring.

Vivian -- A lady from Colorado named Vivian shared a very fresh take on the traditional gown in the form of the Basix Printed Tulle Strapless gown in 'hunter green leopard'. The edgy design features an animal print and a tiered skirt with cascading ruffles.

Mahato -- We have a sustainable design by Alex Perry -- the elegant Delane One-Shoulder satin crepe gown featuring a padded shoulder and waist draping detail (I don't know about you, but elements of this dress, the colour in particular, remind me of Grace Kelly's Oscar gown). The Delane is styled with Kate's diamond and aquamarine earrings.

Laura -- Known to many of us in the royal blogging community for her eagle-eyed fashion ID's (using the Twitter handle Japanese_Ginger), Laura shared her thoughts on styling Kate for Earthshot: "I'm going really wild with these so I'm having Kate dig into Sophie's vaults. I think it would be a great way to show unity, the family's support/commitment to environmentalism, and I just wanted to really go for it. I chose to have Sophie lend Kate her custom Amanda Wakeley gown worn to Crown Princess Victoria's wedding concert. I thought since it was an older piece, it was a more realistic choice for Sophie to lend and this look feels like it's something Kate would like."

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Laura continued: "To keep sustainability in mind, I chose her Jimmy Choo shoes and Anya Hindmarch bags that she already owns. I of course chose one of the great sapphire pieces she has access to with the fringe sapphire earrings from the royal vault."

Nancy, Iowa -- A flowing, long sleeve gown with a generous flowing skirt in vivid green by Singaporean Andrew Gn (as noted above, definitely one to watch for Kate) is styled with a pair of Emmy London Daisy Block Lilac Bow shoes. The Queen's jaw-dropping Emerald Tassel Suite completes the look.

Steph -- With sustainability at the forefront of her mind, Steph solely shopped Kate's closet, selecting a gown many of us would love to see the Princess wear again: her Roland Mouret off-shoulder Nansen in royal blue. The gown would be worn with Kate's Robinson Pelham Tsar Star earrings (worn to the Top Gun Maverick premiere), Kate's Jenny Packham Casa clutch, and Jimmy Choo Anthracite Metallic sandals.

Sirael -- The return of Kate's black velvet strapless Alexander McQueen gown? Steph is a stylist after my own heart with that request (as long-term readers know I've mentioned it...a few times :)). It is accessorised with the Queen's beautiful emerald diamond earrings and Godman necklace. The look is completed with the Emmy London Natasha clutch in 'greenery suede' and dark velvet Jimmy Choo pumps.

Katie -- Once again, I want to remark on the level of consideration given to the theme and event for these looks. I think it makes this particular group of looks rather unique in the history of 'Styling Kate'. Katie opened by remarking, "As it's the Earthshot Awards, I thought something sustainable would be the way to go. AGAATI claims to be fair-trade and eco-friendly. I thought their white silk dress was stunning, and even has the white and red of Singapore." Kate's Love Birds earrings are also by a Singaporean brand -- Bohéme Sg. Finally, the look is completed with a pair of killer sandals by Jimmy Choo.

MILady -- It was terrific to see MIlady reveal she commented for the first time to participate. Like so many of you, she honoured the theme by examining Kate's wardrobe and chose several pieces we absolutely need to see again! Firstly, it's the shimmering embellished Jenny Packham gown Kate wore in Paris (affectionately known as Kate's 'Elsa from Frozen' gown). It's styled with Kate's Rania Gianvito Rossi pumps, a white McQueen clutch, and the Queen's Aquamarine Brazilian parure completes the look.

Hannah in WA -- Thanks to Hannah, we have an opportunity to see another vibrant Andrew Gn design. The Long Sleeve Pleated Gown features a V-neck and a flowing silhouette. In terms of Singaporean designers, he's absolutely been at the forefront for our stylists. Combining sartorial diplomacy with sustainability, the accessories are all repeats. We have Kate's Jimmy Choo Anthracite sandals and Asprey diamond and emerald Halo earrings (worn for Earthshot last year) to add sparkling finishing touches.

Adrienne -- "A repeat in red with royal vault pearls to honor the flag of Singapore and fit the theme of sustainability. As a finishing touch a revival of orchids worn in the evening. Especially a few of the orchids named in theirs or Princess Diana's honor. I think with all the jeweled splendour a few in a simple chignon would look lovely," Adrienne noted. We have Kate's Beulah London Sarai gown teamed with Emmy London Rebecca Lipstick pumps, Jimmy Choo Celeste clutch, the Duchess of Gloucester's Pendant earrings, and the brooch from Queen Alexandra's wedding parure.

Juniperfj -- Sharing her thoughts on assembling the Earthshot look, Juniperfj shared via email, "For the Earthshot Prize, I chose a dress by Singaporean designer Hayden Ng with accessories and jewellery already in the Princess's closet and family vaults. Queen Alexandra's Collet is a bold but streamlined statement against the floating dress, and blue accessories bring out the colors of the dress. Another nod to Singapore is the Peranaken Jubilee Brooch in a sleek updo."

Lady West -- Another stunning repeat which I feel is a testament to the timelessness of Jenny Packham's designs and another example of her well-deserved title as 'Queen of Evening Wear'. Lady West would love to see the entire look (minus orders) Kate wore for the dazzling banquet at the Governor-General of Jamaica's residence. We have the sweeping ruffle off-shoulder green gown styled with jewels from the Queen's Emerald Tassel Suite and a sleek updo.

Molly Claire -- Selecting the Peony Printed Long Silk dress by sustainable designer Roopa Pemmaraju, Molly Claire did a masterful job of utilising rarely used jewels from the royal vault -- the Andamooka Opals presented to Queen Elizabeth II in Australia in 1954. A chic pair of Jimmy Choo sandals Kate's had for over a decade complete the look.

Zora from Prague -- One of our long-time readers shared another fantastic repeat look: "I’d definitely like Kate to wear a repeat for this occasion, and my dream look would be the dark green lace gown by Temperley London which Kate wore for the 2017 Portrait Gala at the National Gallery on 28 March 2017. I would team the gown with the Kiki McDonough Lauren Leaf Earrings and Aquazzura Bow Tie 105 Suede Pumps in black." Zora would love to see Kate's hair styled in an elegant updo for the occasion.

Beth -- With an emphasis on sustainability and an eye on potential alterations for one of Kate's most classic gowns, Beth shared: "The princess and I both love lace dresses. I've often thought that they would look like a new dress by simply changing out the lining. Imagine the Zarita dress with a red or green lining (or hot pink!) -- beautiful and could be reworn during the Christmas season." We know Kate works closely with an independent designer from time to time. A repurposing and redesigning of some of her pieces would be fascinating. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has had superb results doing this over the years. For Kate's hair, Beth loves the idea of possibly styling it with a brooch such as the Loren Hope Butterfly, for example.

Elle B, Texas -- For Elle's first time participating in this activity (I was especially excited to see quite a few people mention they submitted for the first time this year), she would love to see the one-shoulder red Alexander McQueen gown Kate wore for her 40th portraits. As we all agree, red is very much the Princess' colour. It would be styled with the Crown Ruby earrings, Queen Mary's ruby and diamond bracelet, Jimmy Coo 100 Lancer pumps, and the Ellipsis clutch in dusty glitter. A slick updo would showcase the jewels and gown.

Khilen -- Last but certainly not least, we have a past season Oscar de la Renta gown with floral detail, blush Prada scallop heels, a bespoke Alexander McQueen clutch (with the skull removed) and a fan paying homage to Singapore with orchid embroidery and embellishments. If the event were outdoors, Khilen suggests a matching shawl created by Kate's independent dressmaker.

For jewellery, Kate would wear the George VI sapphire and diamond bracelet along with her white and yellow diamond earrings and matching bracelet and ring. Khilen would like to see an updo for the Princess as she wore her hair down for the previous Earthshot ceremonies.

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And that's a wrap on Earthshot! Well done, everyone!

As is customary in our 'Styling Kate' series, if I made any mistakes with your look or accidentally omitted a submission, please let me know and it will be immediately rectified. For those who shared graphics, any changes made were due to copyright issues with photos, and I hope the photos I used properly showcase your choice.

Now, this has been so much fun, I've decided to extend the deadline for the other two looks until Wednesday.

1) A day of engagements in Wales.

2) Go Pink for the event of your choosing.

Please feel free to share looks via a blog comment in this post or email me at hrhcatherineblog@hotmail.com