Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, may be getting a new, hot look in footwear. As part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Kate is set to choose her favorite from shoe designs submitted by six lucky students from a footwear design program of De Montfort University in Leicester, England. The sketches are already collected and waiting, reports People. March 8 is the appointed day—part of a train tour the duchess is making with her grandparents-in-law.
This could bring about a style change. Kate-watchers know that she is fond of nude and neutral shoes, often sticking to favorites such as her LK Bennett Sledge Courts. In fact, Kate Middleton's "Duchess Effect" has already crashed Bennett websites and sold out stores. The classic high heel is modernized with a platform sole and the nude color is trendy. To a point.
But these custom designs leave "classic" and "neutral" in the design room waste basket. One student went for "cool and sexy". Could be great, but is that Kate Middleton's look? Another has incorporated pink leather and daisies in the sketch. Sounds cute, but doubtful. Another designer used Kate and Prince William's college-inspired tartan, and still another went super-retro, combining a 19th century look with hints of the sapphire engagement ring.
The Palace organized the competition, asking the university program for six designs. Other student fashion spreads will be displayed during the visit, but this shoe challenge features Kate Middleton, the fashion icon's personal choice. Winning could make a career. Will Kate leave classic behind? The students are hoping she will.
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