Kate Middleton proved her fashion mettle during her recent tour of South East Asia. By opting for designers such as Prabal Gurung and Raoul during her visit to those designers' home countries, she proved there's a canny head for fashion on those elegant shoulders.
But will the Duchess maintain her mojo next season?
We select the dresses that will help her to sail gracefully into Spring Summer 13. From art openings at the Serpentine to black tie balls, our Senior Fashion editor Natalie Wansborough-Jones chooses the catwalk looks that will continue Kate's reign as sartorial sovereign.
Kat Middleton wearing Roksanda Ilincic at the Royal Academy of Arts in July 2012
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Of this beautiful printed trapeze dress from Mary Katrantzou, Natalie Wansborough Jones says: 'This dress would be a gorgeous choice for Kate on a trip to China. The elegant line and intricate prints would make it a lovely choice for meeting and greeting foreign dignitaries while flying the flag for British design.'
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'Dove grey is a beautiful colour on Kate. This edgy Christopher Kane dress could be toned down for the Duchess by removing the bolts, making it perfect for a British summertime event such as an art opening at the Serpentine. A clean, classic look for a modern Princess.'
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'Erdem is a wonderful match for Kate's feminine and understated style. This dress would be perfect for a summer garden party at Buckingham Palace.'
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'This Burberry look is the perfect autumnal dress code for any church event, and I love the idea of the Duchess wearing it with an elegant hat to the next wedding she attends - perhaps Pippa's?'
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'This Giles dress would be a bold look for the Duchess, but it would be absolutely stunning for a Black Tie event - and she would pull it off with grace and ease.'