Kate Middleton's £119K shopping bill for 2017

Kate Middleton's £119K shopping bill for 2017

When the eyes of the world are on you, it's natural to want to look your best - but that's left the Duchess of Cambridge with a rather hefty shopping bill at the end of 2017. 

This year, Kate has increasingly turned her back on high street staples in favour of designer labels such as D&G and Preen.

Totting up all the new pieces she's worn throughout 2017 comes to a massive £119,000 ($160,000) - her most expensive year yet.

Femail estimated that in 2016 she wore clothing worth more than £174,170 ($233,072), however this took into account items she already owned and re-wore, making the total spend more likely to sit around the £100K ($133,800) mark. 

Below FEMAIL reveals the new purchases Kate has been sporting on official engagements, only taking into account items that haven't been seen before in public. 

These include her most expensive outfits of the year - the dusky pink ensemble she wore to Pippa's wedding that came in at £11,500 ($15,400) and a Chanel outfit she sported in Paris costing almost £13,000 ($17,400). 

SANDRINGHAM: 9 JANUARY

Kate and William skipped Christmas with the royal family in favour of spending it with the Middletons in Berkshire, but joined the Queen just after the New Year. 

Kate recycled a £1,541 designer coat by Sportmax, the Max Mara diffusion line, as she arrived at St Mary Magdalene Church.

But she added some new accessories to bring the look up to date for 2017. 

L.K. Bennett scarf: £100 ($133)

Lock & Co. Alpaca Fur Hat: £320 ($430)

TOTAL: £420 ($563)

ANNA FREUD CENTRE: 11 JANUARY 

For her first official engagement of the New Year, Kate visited North London's Anna Freud Centre, followed by Child Bereavement UK later that afternoon.  

She opted for Eponine, a London based label, which takes inspiration from the silhouettes of the 1950s and 1960s teamed with accessories we've seen before.

Eponine dress: £1,650 ($2,200)

TOTAL: £1,650 ($2,200)

HEADS TOGETHER EVENT: 17 JANUARY 

Kate brightened up a cold January day in winter florals as she arrived at the ICA in London in an embroidered dress by Erdem.

She attended the Institute of Contemporary Arts in Carlton House Terrace with William and Harry to speak at a briefing outlining the next phase of their Heads Together campaign.

Her shoes and clutch bag were recycled, so were not counted towards the overall total. 

Erdem dress: £1,050 ($1,405)

TOTAL: £1,050 ($1,405)

CHILDREN'S HOSPICE, NORFOLK: 24 JANUARY

Kate wore a totally new ensemble for a visit to the East Anglia's Children's Hospices in Quidenham, Norfolk where she was seen comforting grieving parents. 

Her blouse was by chic French brand Gerard Darel, and featured embroidery on the frilled collar and a tie neck.

Just a hint was visible under her emerald green two piece from her high street favourite Hobbs, costing £299 ($400). 

Gerard Darel blouse: £158 ($211)

Hobbs suit: £299 ($400)

TOTAL: £457 ($611)

LONDON MARATHON TRAINING: 5 FEBRUARY

Kate paired her quilted ski jacket by Perfect Moment with a pair of black jeggings from Zara as she joined William and Harry for a relay race at London's Olympic Park.

She teamed the outfit with New Balance trainers and What Would Kate Do estimated that her turtleneck was £161 from Iris & Ink.  

Despite the sporty occasion, she couldn't resists adding a touch of sparkle with never seen berfore Asprey 167 Earrings, costing a whopping £3,864 ($5,170). 

Perfect moment jacket: £280 ($375)

Zara jeggings: £32 ($42) 

New Balance trainers: £90 ($120)

Iris & Ink turtleneck: £161 ($215) 

Asprey 167 earrings: £3,864 ($5,170)

TOTAL:  £4,427 ($5,922)

GUILD OF HEALTH WRITERS CONFERENCE: 6 FEBRUARY

Kate and William attended a conference in London where they discussed mental health issues with journalists during Children's Mental Health Week. 

Kate opted for an Oscar de la Renta skirt suit in magenta, with a peplum jacket combined with a flattering fit and flare skirt.

Although What Would Kate Do writers suspected she may already have worn it to the Queen's Christmas lunch, there were no photos to confirm this so it was counted as a new item. 

Oscar de la Renta suit: £1,762 ($2,360)

TOTAL: £1,762 ($2,360) 

BAFTA AWARDS: 7 FEBRUARY

The Duchess successfully championed understated glamour for her red carpet appearance, her first time at the BAFTAs.

Kate looked every inch the best dressed attendee in a bespoke off-the-shoulder Alexander McQueen gown.

The dress was cut in a drop-waist style and covered in a delicate floral pattern - perfect for the spring season ahead - and she teamed the gown with a clutch by the same designer. 

Alexander McQueen dress: £6,252 ($8,370) 

Alexander McQueen clutch: £1,670 ($2,235)

TOTAL: £7,922 ($10,605)

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