Kate Middleton mixes Brit chic with desi prints on India tour

New Delhi Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middletons India trip is high on fashion radar and the royal has charmed everyone by mixing her British aesthetics with distinctive Indian colours and printsKates sartorial choices came in for praise on Monday from Indian designers who have hailed her for respecting Indian traditions as the 34yearold Duchess known for her understated style seems less conservative in choice of her clothes and accessories for this outingKate Middleton in bright red Alexander McQueen outfit PicSatej ShindeFor her maiden appearance in Mumbai on Sunday from where her husband and Duke of Cambridge Prince William commenced the weeklong trip she opted for a bright red Alexander McQueen outfit featuring paisley motifs with a slight slit in the front with a peplum detailKate in Anita Dongre ensemble PicPTIShe soon changed into a colourful printed maxi by Indian designer Anita Dongre which was an apt choice considering the humid Mumbai weather Kate teamed her Mughalprints inspired outfit with a dangler from Accesorize and mink coloured wedges as she played cricket with kids in the company of her husband and cricket great Sachin TendulkarHer team contacted us but I never knew she chose one of my outfits Watching her pictures wearing my creation was a really proud moment for me She carried it off beautifully I have always admired her and loved the way she dresses She has a strong sense of style Dongre told PTIBlue sequined gown by designer Jenny Packham with oval shaped Amrapali earrings PicYogen ShahFor the grand Bollywood charity gala the royal who met the who is who of the Indian film industry like Shah Rukh Khan Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Madhuri Dixit Sonam Kapoor and Alia Bhatt opted for a caped blue sequined floorlength gown by one of her favourite designers Jenny Packham She teamed up the outfit with a stunning diamond double oval drop earrings by Indian jewellery brand Amrapali It was an interesting melange of IndoBritish sensibilities as the gown by the British fashion house had Indian embellishmentsThe Duchess of Cambridge in Emilia Wicksteads cream collared dress PicAFPFor her Mumbai event in the morning the Duchess opted for her goto designer British designer Emilia Wicksteads collared cream dress with large pockets She flew in to Delhi in the same outfit and paid homage to martyrs at India Gate During a visit to Gandhi Smriti located at Old Birla House she put a Tiranga stole over her dressBajirao Mastani designer Anju Modi said her style has been really nice so far I like how she is taking an effort to make her clothes look inspired by Indian motifs and colours Thats the respect she is showing for our country and its fashion sensibilities She is carrying off the outfits beautifully I am curious about her upcoming dresses Modi saidDesigner Rina Dhaka said Kate has a perfect style sense She is the perfect modern royal She knows exactly what to wear where without losing the essence of her style She has been thoughtful enough to put colours which represent India paisley pattern When asked about Kates blue beaded number for Bollywood gala last evening Dhaka said Thats probably because she realised she has to be a little more demure in India in comparison to other countriesDesigner Ashima said She has always been a great fashion inspiration She knows how to hit the right cord I loved her Alexndar McQueen red dress it had right amount of tradition and right amount of styleAshima said she would like the royal to wear a lehenga skirt with a badhgala that will have the right amount of Indian culture but in a contemporary wayThe royal couple is on a weeklong visit to India and Bhutan which kickedoff yesterday afternoon from the financial capital of the countryThey paid tributes to the victims of the 2611 attacks played cricket with underprivileged children and attended a glittering reception and dinner alongside some of the biggest names in business and Bollywood