Kate, Princess of Wales, Channels Queen Elizabeth with Signature Gloves

No matter what she wears, Kate, Princess of Wales never fails to draw attention.

Lately, she has been seen sporting a signature piece of jewelry that was once associated with Queen Elizabeth Ewe.

The long black gloves that Kate wore with her ethereal white gown at the BAFTAs caused quite a stir and got everyone talking.

The gloves in question were the Melissa Velvet Opera gloves from Cornelia James, with a suggested retail price of £160.

Peter James, the late Cornelia James' son, commented on Kate's stunning appearance, stating that her attire was truly beautiful.

He also expressed his delight in seeing her donning gloves, particularly ones in the style of Cornelia James.

According to Peter, who spoke to the Daily Mail, there may be a deeper meaning behind Kate's choice of gloves.

He suggested that she might be following in the tradition of the late Queen, who always wore gloves in public.

It is worth noting that the gloves Queen Elizabeth Ewe wore every day were also made by Cornelia James.

In fact, Cornelia James was appointed as Her Majesty's glove maker in 1979.

The Cornelia James website highlights how Queen Elizabeth Ewe rarely appeared without a pair of gloves.

They describe her style as timeless and beyond fashion.

A gloved hand waving through the window of a grand black automobile serves as a lasting reminder of a royal visit.

Cornelia James is proud to have contributed gloves for such occasions numerous times.

Genevieve James, the creative director of Cornelia James, emphasized the transformative power of opera gloves.

She believes that they have a significant influence and can turn any gathering into a special occasion.

In an interview with People, she quoted Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's, saying, “Imagine Audrey Hepburn wearing just another little black dress.”

Genevieve explained that with the addition of gloves, an outfit becomes recognizable and representative of our time, always staying current.

In addition to her dramatic choice of accessories, Kate also made a statement with her hair and makeup.

Laura Kay, a makeup artist, noted that the princess looked more regal than ever, exuding old Hollywood grandeur.

Laura highlighted the defined eye makeup and brows, as well as other well-placed cosmetic decisions.

She speculated that Kate purposefully chose to emphasize both her clothing and makeup, which is not something we often see from her.

Laura further explained that the addition of a pencil or liquid eyeliner flick widened Kate's eyes and made her smoky eyes stand out.

The makeup artist also praised Kate's rose gold highlighter, which complemented her enormous Zara earrings and added a youthful touch to the ensemble.

Kate's trademark wave was on full display, and her hair appeared shinier than usual.

She pulled her hair back from her face and behind her ears, allowing her earrings to take center stage.