Kate Middleton Named Most Well-Dressed Woman, Meghan Markle Absent

Kate Middleton (Photo: Instagram/@katemiddletonprincessofwalesuk)

JAKARTA - British Vogue magazine named Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales as the woman with the best fashion style in the inaugural list of Best Dressed Brits. Kate is in the top spot and is said to be a figure who has an enduring influence in the fashion world.

In its review, Vogue called Kate an 'eternal influencer', a nickname that confirms her consistency in dressing as well as the huge impact she has had on the fashion industry. She is on par with famous names such as Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Victoria Beckham.

Vogue assessed that the Princess of Wales deserved to be at the top of the list thanks to her love of vintage fashion and her strong influence even though it was presented in a simple way. The magazine wrote that Kate has a silent support that can change the direction of a brand or a silent support that can change the direction of a brand.

Kate's influence in the fashion world has long been known through the term "Kate Effect". Every time she appears in public, the clothes or accessories she wears are often sold out in no time. Vogue predicts that this influence will increase when Kate starts giving royal warrants in the future.

"This is not just about clothes, but about point of view," Vogue wrote when explaining the criteria for selecting the 50 most fashionable figures in Britain, quoted from the Daily Mail website.

The list is divided into several categories, such as the eternal influencers, the breakout stars, to the eccentrics. Meanwhile, in a separate list containing the 55 most stylish A-list celebrities, Meghan Markle's name is not listed. This is quite stealing attention, considering the Duchess of Sussex previously admitted the extent of the fashion influence she has.

In an interview with The New York Times last year, Meghan once said, "What I wear is one of the most powerful things I can do." However, Vogue did not include her name in the list of the most stylish celebrities this year.

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Starting in 2026, Kate Middleton and Prince William will have the authority to grant royal warrants, which is the official recognition of the royal family to brands that supply goods or services to the royal family. This award is known to be able to significantly increase the reputation and growth of a business.

With the "Kate Effect" said to have contributed up to £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to the British fashion industry, the recognition from the Princess of Wales is considered one of the highest honors for a brand.

Although not on the Vogue list this time, Meghan Markle is still recognized as having a unique influence in the fashion world. In 2018, a bag from the Scottish brand Strathberry reportedly sold out in just 11 minutes after Meghan was seen wearing it in an official event with Prince Harry.

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