自從成為英國王妃以來，凱特的關注度一直居高不下。據說有專門以凱特為原型設計的芭比娃娃，她結婚時穿的婚紗被很多準新娘羨慕嫉妒，然后，她的穿衣風格也在被越來越多的人模仿。

英國王妃凱特?米德爾頓

The Duchess Effect – The positive economic impact of Kate Middleton’s fashion choices, derived from her new title, ‘the Duchess of Cambridge’.

“公爵夫人效應”指英國王妃凱特?米德爾頓的時尚穿衣品味對經濟產生的積極影響，該說法來源于凱特的新頭銜“劍橋公爵夫人”。

The Duchess Effect appears to extend much further than the economic impact of Kate's fashion choices; this year the fashion landscape seems to be a brighter, more accessible place with the styles more colorful, feminine and graceful than we've observed in many years.

“公爵夫人效應”似乎還不僅僅限于凱特的穿衣品味對經濟的影響，整個時尚圈都在其影響下變得更加明快，比我們過去所知的時尚圈多了更多色彩、更加女性化，也更加優雅。

The Duchess can sell out a fashion line in 24 hours just by wearing a dress or sweater from a retail store at a public event. Indeed, her style choices have influenced a more feminine look all round in fashion.

公爵夫人參加公共活動時穿的從零售店買的隨便一件裙子或小衫，24小時內就可能被搶購一空。的確，她的穿衣風格讓整個時尚圈變得更加有女人味。

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