Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Takes Inspiration From Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon Look With Safiyaa Dress for Knights of Charity Gala in Cannes
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York opted for black-and-white dressing for a recent event in Cannes, France. The British royal family member joined a number of A-list guests at the Knights of Charity Gala on Monday, for which she fashioned a formal look evocative of Old Hollywood glamour for the red carpet.
For the occasion, the Duchess of York took inspiration from Kate Middleton’s recent appearance at Wimbledon and fashioned a black-and-white gown by London-based brand Safiyaa. The Kalika monochrome long dress featured a sleek silhouette in black with a crisp white cape detail over her shoulders and running down her back.
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Sarah paired the gown with black opera gloves and carried a small bag by brand Ethan K. As for her accessories, the Duchess of York wore a pair of drop earrings. Her makeup featured a bold eye and brow and her red hair was styled with soft curls.
The Duchess of York’s appearance at the Knights of Charity Gala comes following Kate Middleton’s return to Wimbledon on July 14. The royal, who publicly disclosed her cancer diagnosis last March, made her second public appearance of 2024 wearing a purple midi dress with short sleeves by Safiyaa.
Because of the Princess of Wales’s appearance at Wimbledon, Kate generated $4.8 million in media impact value for the British label, according to Launchmetrics. (MIV is a proprietary metric that assigns a true monetary value to marketing strategies across print, online and social media in order to calculate ROI.)
Safiyaa is a popular brand among other A-list stars and public figures. Viola Davis, Gigi Hadid and Meghan Markle have also worn designs from the British fashion label over the years, as well.
The Knights of Charity Gala featured several A-list attendees, including Orlando Bloom, Robin Thicke and Sharon Stone. The theme and dress code for the evening were inspired by famous film costumes worn by Grace Kelly and Cary Grant.
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