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Kate Middleton’s go-to loafers hail from this high street brand

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Lester, D. (2026, September 25). Kate Middleton’s go-to loafers hail from this high street brand. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/fashion/kate-middleton-high-street-loafers-boden-b1298347.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-25 · by Daisy Lester

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The article highlights Kate Middleton’s preference for Boden, a high street brand known for its quality and timeless appeal. Specifically, it mentions her frequent wear of chocolate brown loafers from Boden priced at £119, which she styled with other clothing items during a visit to Southend-On-Sea. The piece also notes that celebrities like Holly Willoughby and Claudia Winkleman are fans of the brand, underscoring its popularity among stylish individuals.
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Kate Middleton has been frequently seen wearing Boden loafers, a high street brand favored by British royalty and celebrities alike. Recently spotted in Southend-On-Sea, she paired her chocolate brown loafers with a houndstooth MaxMara blazer and Joseph Coleman trousers. These loafers retail for £119 and can be purchased from the Boden website.

The Princess of Wales' choice highlights Boden's reputation for high-quality, timeless clothing that is accessible to many people. Other notable fans include Holly Willoughby and Claudia Winkleman. The brand offers a range of items like dramatic neckties, fair isle sweaters, and corduroy blazer suits, which are particularly popular during autumn.

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Think shirts with dramatic neckties, fair isle sweaters that feel very The Traitors-coded, and corduroy blazer suits that usher in arguably the best season for dressing.
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Kate Middleton’s go-to loafers hail from this high street brand · assertive framing

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. asserted
journalism → support → readers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. uncertain
we → purchase → commission
When it comes to elegant, everyday wardrobe staples, Boden delivers on every front. asserted
Boden → come → front
Kate Middleton has been spotted countless times in the British brand, from shirts to knitwear. asserted
Middleton → spot → knitwear
The royal most recently wore them in Southend-On-Sea, styling the signature autumn shoe with a houndstooth MaxMara blazer and chocolate Joseph Coleman trousers. asserted
royal → wear → blazer
The £119 oxblood loafers were worn sockless, serving up plenty of smart styling inspiration. asserted
loafers → wear → inspiration
Holly Willoughby and Claudia Winkleman are also counted among Boden’s fans – and it’s not hard to see why. asserted
it → count → fans
Boden’s commitment to high-quality materials has endured for more than three decades, while its considered approach to fashion ensures timeless appeal. asserted
approach → endure → appeal
Think shirts with dramatic neckties, fair isle sweaters that feel very The Traitors-coded, and corduroy blazer suits that usher in arguably the best season for dressing. asserted
that → think → dressing
If you’re after a wardrobe refresh for autumn, here are my standout Boden pieces – including Kate’s go-to pair of loafers. asserted
pieces → ’re → loafers
While Boden’s Nya loafers will help you nail autumn dressing, the shoes are a year-round staple. asserted
shoes → help → dressing
Finished in a luxurious oxblood shade, the Penny Loafers feature a cut-out detail and scalloped trim. asserted
Loafers → finish → detail
A trench coat is a transitional staple, but not all are created equal. asserted
all → create → ?
This Boden number boasts a classic camel exterior with flashes of tartan. asserted
number → boast → tartan
A layer that will elevate even the simplest of outfits, it’s available in both petite and regular cuts too. asserted
it → elevate → cuts
This cardigan bottles up the feeling of autumn. asserted
cardigan → bottle → autumn
Finished in a ‘raw umber’ argyle print, the cardigan is cut into a perfectly oversized shape for buttoning up over white T-shirts or shrugging over your shoulders. asserted
cardigan → finish → shoulders
It wouldn’t be hard to imagine Kate Middleton in this shirt. asserted
It → imagine → shirt
The perfect companion to a pair of jeans, the Clara shirt boasts a vintage-inspired pussy bow and a fitted cut. asserted
shirt → boast → bow
Boden excels in co-ords that take the guesswork out of getting dressed. asserted
that → excel → guesswork
Available in bright orange, forest green, navy and pink, the trousers boast a mid-rise waist with a straight cut leg. asserted
trousers → boast → leg
With its argyle-inspired detailing and flattering A-line hem, this dress combines effortless style with a flattering fit. asserted
dress → inspire → fit
Designed with long sleeves for added practicality, the dress boasts a button-down front and a wearable navy finish. asserted
dress → design → front
I’d style it with ballet flats and bare legs, before swapping to knee-high boots and opaque tights when the temperature plummets. asserted
temperature → style → boots
Fair Isle is a seasonal classic, taking you from September and into the Christmas period. asserted
Isle → take → period
The classy way to do festive dressing, this style boasts a pink finish and chunky knit composition. asserted
style → do → finish
The latest iteration boasts a gloriously tonal colour palette of classic camel, pinks and purples, with a softly textured finish that evokes your favourite blanket. asserted
that → boast → blanket
Military-style jackets are dominating this season. asserted
jackets → dominate → season
Boden’s take combines eighties influences with countryside apparel, boasting a cord finish and stand-up collar. asserted
take → combine → finish
Available in three colourways – oxblood, pink and gingerbread – it’s a winner for your cold-weather wardrobe. asserted
it → ’ → wardrobe
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