Kate Middleton fans go wild for her brown handbag during surprise appearance
Kate Middleton fans were left stunned after the Princess of Wales made a shock public appearance shopping for glasses, and her chic brown leather bag was a big hit with shoppers
Kate Middleton fans were left stunned after the Princess of Wales made a shock public appearance shopping for glasses, and her chic brown leather bag was a big hit with shoppersKate Middleton attended her first solo outing since her cancer diagnosis earlier this month (
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After her first solo public appearance earlier this month at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Kate Middleton was spotted stepping out again on her own as she made an unexpected public appearance in London. The Princess of Wales was seen shopping for glasses at Finlayâs opticians in Notting Hill and chatting with the sales assistants, with the outing reported by The Sun alongside celebrity gossip Instagram account Deux Moi, which posted exclusive snaps of Kate during the outing.
On commenter on the Deux Moi images said: âCute little bag, wonder what brand it is. Nice to see her out and about after everything sheâs been through.â For the occasion, Kate wore a long navy wool coat and check scarf, and completed her outfit with a chic brown Smythson Mini Lytton Crossbody Bag in Ludlow.
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The ÂŁ850 handbag is a departure from her usual favourite handbag brands, which include Aspinal of London and Strathberry, but is equally as sophisticated and timeless as her usual go-to designs. The Smythson Mini Lytton Crossbody Bag is made from Ludlow calf leather which has been specially treated to be more robust whilst still feeling soft and supple.
Although a âminiâ bag, the Smythson Mini Lytton Crossbody Bag measures 23cm wide, 16.5cm high and 8.5cm deep making it the perfect size for a quick outing like Kateâs. Itâs also deceptively practical, with several hidden pockets including an external back pocket that has a magnetic closure, and an internal zipped pocket.
Kate carried the brown version of the Smythson Mini Lytton Crossbody Bag in Ludlow (
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Kate carried her Smythson Mini Lytton Crossbody Bag over her arm, but it also comes with a detachable crossbody strap which is fully adjustable. To prevent it from becoming scuffed or dirty, there are also four metal feet on the base so you can put it down anywhere.
You can pick up the bag in four colours, including Kateâs trending chocolate brown shade, with other colours including pink, teal and black. One of Kateâs other beloved style of handbag is the Aspinal of London Midi Mayfair Bag which will set you back ÂŁ650 and comes in an impressive range of 23 colours.
For a more budget-friendly version of Kateâs Smythson bag, this Dorset Street Small Flapover Crossbody from Radley is currently reduced to ÂŁ69 from ÂŁ199, saving you ÂŁ130. Although the style isnât quite the same, it has a similar size and shape and is available in a soft taupe colour.