With her fashion choices constantly making headlines, there's no argument that the Princess of Wales is a contemporary style icon. Her timeless and chic approach to fashion causes the “Kate effect”, meaning nearly anything she wears has a habit of selling out almost instantly.
This actually boosts the UK economy by £1 billion annually, according to estimates.
For her off-duty looks, she often turns to beloved high-street brands such as heritage British brand Boden, independent label With Nothing Underneath, and Scottish knitwear brand Kiltane for her attainable looks, proving you don’t need a royal budget to replicate The Princess of Wales’ style.
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These are the five labels that will give you the chic and timeless style Kate effortlessly achieves, without breaking the bank.
Boden
The Princess of Wales frequently wears British brand Boden, from penny loafers (£119, Boden.com) to summer dresses and knitwear; the brand takes her throughout all seasons. Its bold use of colour and patterns means the brand is also worn by her children.
Earlier this year, she stepped out at the Castle Hill Academy in Croydon for Children’s Mental Health Week in their Nya Penny Loafers, paired with her baby blue With Nothing Underneath shirt (£110, Withnothingunderneath.com).
With Nothing Underneath
Inspired by men’s tailoring, timeless style, and icons like Jane Birkin and Carolyn Bessette, WNU started in 2017 with the search to make the perfect shirts for women. Since then, the brand has expanded to encompass many wardrobe essentials, from knits to tailored trousers.
WNU champions its approach to sustainability and ethical shopping, designing every item to be timeless. Kate’s wardrobe pieces include the best-selling boyfriend shirt (£110, Withnothingunderneath.com) and the light brown jura cardigan (£185, Withnothingunderneath.com) made from Tibetan yak wool, which she wore recently on a visit to Northern Ireland.
Barbour
Barbour has a long and rich history with the Royal Family, famously worn many times by Queen Elizabeth II throughout her life. She’d commonly be spotted walking her dogs around Balmoral in the wax-cotton Beaufort jacket and loved it so dearly that she sent it back to the factory to be rewaxed instead of buying a new one. Since its first appearance in 2012, the Princess of Wales has reworn her Winter Defense Wax Jacket (£269.99, Barbour.com) countless amounts of times.
Kiltane
Independent Scottish label Kiltane is known for its luxurious-feeling cashmere pieces, from knits to their beloved necktie scarves and bonnets. The Princess of Wales has shown love for its jumpers, owning the cashmere roll neck jumper in a rich Bordeaux burgundy hue (£129, Kiltane.com) and the cashmere crew neck jumper in soft cream (£119, Kiltane.com).
Jigsaw
The perfect mix of smart and stylish, Jigsaw is regularly spotted on The Princess of Wales. Producing many of its collections as limited runs, Jigsaw ensures it has exclusive pieces destined to become the icons in your wardrobe.
Kate notably wore the brand's Grey Maxi City Coat (£389, Jigsaw-online.com) during a visit to Southport in September 2025. She paired the coat with a Burberry tie-neck blouse and grey trousers. The brand has also just announced its new design director, former Victoria Beckham head of design, Melanie Walker.
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