First up, the lovely folks at Black.co.uk have had a busy year. The luxury accessories brand successfully launched a fantastic new website and added an abundance of classic pieces to their collections. To mark Black Friday they are offering 20% off sitewide + an additional 10% off with exclusive code HRH10 They are also offering Free UK Delivery and Free International Delivery on orders over £100.
One of their newest items in stock will undoubtedly be familiar to fans of the Duchess: the very chic Bow Gloves now available to purchase in navy. Made in Italy, they are described as: "Short navy blue cocktail gloves with an elegant and pristine side bow at the wrist. Made from satin lycra the gloves are stretchy ensuring a snug flattering fit."
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Below we see the Duchess wearing her navy bow gloves at the Place2Be forum and carrying them at the service of commemoration at St Paul's Cathedral in 2015.
The short satin lycra gloves also come in black and ivory. They are very elegant and comfortable to wear; there's something quite Downton Abbey about the ivory pair.
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The Duchess also owns the gloves in black, electing to wear them on a number of occasions including a visit to New York, an engagement with Child Bereavement UK and Remembrance Sunday.
A silk scarf makes for an excellent stocking filler or an incredibly wearable addition to one's own wardrobe, especially when teamed with a little black dress for the Christmas party season. Let's take a look at the Brown Leopard Print Silk and Merino Wool Scarf, a warm and ultra soft piece in tones of chocolate, coffee and copper. We also see the striking Black to Ivory Cashmere and Silk Wrap and the vibrant Fuchsia Rose Cashmere and Silk Wrap.
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The Black Swarovski Crystal Scattered Wrap is a beautiful evening scarf embellished with fine Swarovski crystals. A more colourful evening option is the very autumnal-looking Caramel, Sand and Orange Gossamer Cashere Shawl. Both pieces are quite large and drape in cascading folds when worn over the shoulders.
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The cape is absolutely everywhere this season, offering a warm yet stylish finish to any outfit. They work particularly well worn with chunky knits, jeans and boots. Below, the Latte Cashmere Cape, the Camel and Black Double Sided Cape and the Silver Grey Cashmere Swagger Cape.
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I'm loving the colours of the Geometric Cashmere and Wool Poncho and Burgundy Knitted Cashmere Poncho. Made in Italy, the craftsmanship and quality is excellent.
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The Black Cashmere Sleeved Poncho Sweater with Snood is an incredibly versatile piece. The black poncho, designed for a loose fit, has a round neck and fitted rib knit sleeves. The separate matching rib knit snood or collar can be worn to create a roll neck look or to feature as a collar revealing part of the neck. The snood can also be worn with other tops. It also comes in navy and grey.
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The Jewellery Collection offers artisan chainmail pieces inspired by armour of old to skillfully-crafted mesh jewellery from Indonesia. I particularly like the Sophia Sterling Silver and Pearl Choker, the Gabriella Triple Strand Sterling Silver Necklace and the Miranda Tahitian Black Pearl Drop Earrings.
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If searching for gifting options, there's a very nice range of bags and purses as well as luxurious home fragrances, including candles, room diffusers and lotions.
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Not forgetting our male readers, there's an array of accessories and gifting options on the men's section of the website. Below, the Black and Tan Leather Driving Gloves, the Navy and Red Polka Dot Cashmere Pocket Square, the Como Italian Silk Tie, and the Black Crocodile Print Leather Belt.
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I know quite a few of our readers are fans of Azuni Jewellery. Founder and designer Ashley Marshall continues to design unique and varied pieces at incredibly affordable prices. To mark Black Friday weekend they are offering 25% off sitewide.
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Kate's much-loved £25 Athena Small Stone Drop Earrings remain available in a number of gemstone colours. The drop stud earrings come with a 24kt gold finish. A larger version of the Athena earrings is available in Kate's Aqua Chalcedony here.
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Kate's earrings come from the Athena Collection which is described as "a journey of reinventing an ancient past. This timeless collection of elegant pieces are hand-textured with a soft matte finish in 24kt gold, empowered with vibrant semi-precious gemstones". The 'Nailah' Gemstone Drop Earrings have traded in the Hammered Coin for a brushed faceted geometric stud, with the gemstone itself set within a 24kt gold finish.
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A selection of string pieces sure to add a vibrant finish to any look include the Athena Drop Stone Necklace in silver turquoise, the Athena Two Strand Bracelet with Teardrop Gemstone in lolite with Silver, the Athena Gold Plated Tassel Bracelet, Athena Fuchsia and Silver Brushed Drop Earrings, the Alaya Gemstone Earrings and the Athena Alexia Square Gemstone Bangle.
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Below, pieces from the Stellar Collection. The sparkling collection is being discontinued soon, so it's a last chance to get a piece. Below the Pave Coin Gold Plated Silver Necklace, the Textured Sunrise Ring and the Teardrop Hoop Pave Earrings.
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StyleRocks are offering readers a complimentary second chain for all sterling silver russian ring necklaces. Simply enter HRHDUCHESSKATE at checkout, and note which length you would like for your complimentary chain. Below, the very popular Russian Rings Charlotte Necklace as worn by Cate Blanchett. The rings can be engraved with personal messages or names, making a fantastic gift.
The brand recently launched their new Luxe Collection: "A fusion of elegance and versatility, innovation and sophistication. Designed to be worn night and day, work and play." Several of the standout pieces in the collection include the Diamond Raindrops Ring, the beautiful Diamond Woven Earrings in 9 Carat White Gold, the Rainbow Gemstone Glass Pendant and the Rainbow Gemstone Glass Ring.
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FYI: if you wish to place a Christmas order with StyleRocks the 2nd of December is the last date for guaranteed Christmas delivery.
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Moving on to savings and bargains available throughout the weekend at Kate's favourite retailers and how to snag items she's worn at a discounted price. Net-A-Porter are offering up to 50% off across a range of their lines. Items worn by the Duchess include the Roland Mouret Ella Gown (reduced by 30%) and the Saloni Mary Flocked Chiffon Gown (reduced by 50%).
John Lewis are offering 20% off a number of Kate favourites most notably Kate's new L. K. Bennett Cersei Dress (reduced from £375 to £300). The very popular Sledge Pumps, Fern Court Shoes, Floret Pumps and Nina Clutch are all 20% off too. Similarly L.K. Bennett are offering 20% off everything with code Black20 at checkout. As with John Lewis, items in stock include the Cersei Dress and the L.K. Bennett Addison Dress Kate wore when the royals hosted the Obamas. L. K. Bennett's US website is discounting orders over $250 by 30% with code SAVE30.
Kate's black Preen Finella Dress is reduced from $1,209 to $604 at Farfetch.
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The Dune London Toulon Boots Kate wore in Vogue are reduced from £140 to £98 and their Karley Wedges (the updated imperia) are discounted from £60 to £48 in several colours and £18 in cream.
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Neiman Marcus are offering up to 40% off across a number of lines and $50 off any $200 purchase with code Thankful. The code is applicable to a number of Kate's Kiki McDonough earrings. Below, Kate's Kiki Grace Earrings and Citrine Pear-Drop Earrings.
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Nordstrom are offering significant savings, including a sizeable discount off Kate's Kate Spade Encore Rose Tie Neck Pleat Chiffon Dress. It is reduced from $498 to $239.
Really Wild Clothing are discounting their tweed clothing by 25%. There are a number of gorgeous heritage-inspired coats including the Portman Coat, Downton Coat and the Aston Coat.
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Kate's Links of London Hope Egg earrings and Effervescence Bubble Stiletto Earrings are reduced by 25%.
The Kate Quartz Necklace Kate co-designer with Claudia Bradby is reduced by 40%.
Kate's Me+Em Breton Tops are reduced from £48 to £33.
Beulah London are offering 20% off selected items (the discount will be automatically applied at the checkout). Kate's Juliet gown remains in stock in very limited sizes. For those interested it's a good opportunity to get the gown at a reduced price.
ShopBop's Buy More Save More sale includes an array of brands favoured by the Duchess. Use the code GOBIG16 to avail.
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Kate's Me+Em Breton Tops are reduced from £48 to £33.
Beulah London are offering 20% off selected items (the discount will be automatically applied at the checkout). Kate's Juliet gown remains in stock in very limited sizes. For those interested it's a good opportunity to get the gown at a reduced price.
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ShopBop's Buy More Save More sale includes an array of brands favoured by the Duchess. Use the code GOBIG16 to avail.
Bobbi Brown are giving a free holiday gift set with all orders over $50. (UPDATE: they are now offering 20% off any order).
Other sales opportunities which may be of interest:
- Saks are offering up to 40% off in their designer sale
- Nordstrom Rack's sale is up to 75% off
- 20% off everything at ASOS with code GOGOGO
- Take $20 off your order of $100 or more at Target with code INTLSHIP
- 20% off everything at Hobbs London
- Up to 50% off selected pieces at Merci Maman
- Up to 50% off at Topshop
- Up to 50% off at House of Fraser
- Up to 85% off selected brands at The Outnet
- 25% off selected styles at Temperley London
- 20% off at Sephora
- Buy More Save More with up to 50% off discounts at Bloomingdales
- 20% off everything at The White Company with code AP380
- Extra 30% off sales items at Nike with code XMAS16
- Black Friday deals across a number of departments at Amazon.
- Up to 50% off at French Connection.
- A variety of saving across several departments at Marks and Spencer.
- 25% off selected lines at Whistles.
- Up to 25% off at Harvey Nichols.
- The DVF Sale is here.
- Take 40% off your J Crew purchase with code HOLIDAY
- Monica Vinader is reducing certain lines by 30%. You need to 'sign in' to view the deals.
- Up to 40% off at Lela Rose.
We'll update the list should any more deals at Kate brands crop up. Please feel free to share any bargains you see in the comments section. With a special thank you to Black.co.uk, Azuni and StyleRocks for sharing exclusive discount codes. Hope all our readers across the pond had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday.
