Kate Middleton style: The Duchess of Cambridge's international wardrobe

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Kate Middleton has become a royal style icon since tying the knot to Prince William in 2011. While the Duchess of Cambridge has managed to turn British labels into household names, her "Kate effect" extends further than her home country thanks to her sartorial style, which has brought a number of international brands into her covetable closet and global spotlight. Click through for a look at the fashionista's world class wardrobe.

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Erdem: Canada
Kate wore this eye-catching yet demure dress for her and William’s arrival to Canada on the first day of their North America tour in 2011.
Her decision to embark on her first official tour as the Duchess of Cambridge without the services of a stylist or dresser was initially seen as risky. However, the charming royal proved to be sartorially savvy as soon as she touched down, cleverly uniting nations with a style statement on her first day in Ottawa: this design by Canadian-born, British-based Erdem Moralioglu.

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Saloni Lodha: India
Kate was on home soil, just days away from jetting off to India and Bhutan, when she thoughtfully wore this sheer blue polka dot gown by India-born British designer Saloni to a reception for expats from her soon-to-be host countries.
The design expresses Kate’s ability to try a new look while staying true to her own contemporary elegance. She knows the key elements of her style so well that she can experiment with confidence.

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