How Kate Middleton is defying fashion trends in 2025
Kate Middleton made headlines this week not just for her message about nature and wellbeing, but for her outfit
While fashion trends come and go, Kate Middleton is sticking to her signature style and it’s making waves.
The Princess of Wales, 43, made headlines this week not just for her message about nature and wellbeing, but for her outfit: a countryside-chic look featuring the much-debated skinny jeans.
In a short film filmed near Lake Windermere and shared on her official Instagram with Prince William, Kate is seen walking with Chief Scout Dwayne Fields in a classic, cozy ensemble.
She wore a cable-knit jumper, green bomber jacket, sturdy boots, and her beloved baker boy cap—but it was the return of the skinny jeans that caught fashion-watchers off guard.
While looser fits like straight-leg jeans have become the norm in recent years, Kate’s choice to stick with skinny jeans didn’t surprise fashion expert and celebrity stylist Ciara Russell.
In an interview with Express.co.uk, Ciara broke down why Kate’s style choices make more sense than blindly following trends.
“For Kate, skinny jeans are more than just a go-to — they’re a wardrobe anchor,” Ciara explained. “They’re sleek, flattering, and totally functional, especially in the countryside.”
“It’s not about chasing the trend,” Ciara said. “It’s about knowing what suits you and owning it. And Kate owns it.”
“One day she’s in a custom McQueen, the next she’s in wool and skinnies on a hillside, and both feel equally authentic,” Ciara said. “Her style is iconic. She makes luxury feel effortless and casual feel chic.”
“Straight-legs strike that perfect balance between relaxed and refined,” she noted. “But skinny jeans? They’ll never disappear. They’re a wardrobe staple.”
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