Kate Middleton steps out in traditional Pakistani outfit

Kate wore a blue kurta and scarf by local designer Maheen Khan. (Reuters)
Updated 15 October 2019
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Kate Middleton steps out in traditional Pakistani outfit

DUBAI: The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who arrived to Pakistan with Prince William on Monday for a five-day tour, stepped out in a traditional shalwar kameez.  

Kate wore a blue kurta and scarf by local designer Maheen Khan, while William opted for a casual shirt and trousers as the pair met children at an Islamabad school.




The couple were greeted by teachers and children on their arrival at the Model College for Girls. (Reuters)

The royals, who are strong advocates of girls' education, were greeted by teachers and children on their arrival at the Model College for Girls.

Kate and William then went on a tour in the national park at Margalla hills. Authorities deployed more than 1,000 police and paramilitary forces to ensure the royal entourage's protection.




Middleton wore a light blue shalwar kameez with elegant draping at the boat-shaped neckline. (Reuters)

The couple were welcomed by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi upon their arrival at the Pakistan's Nur Khan military airbase in Rawalpindi. On her first day, Middleton wore a light blue shalwar kameez with elegant draping at the boat-shaped neckline.


Gigi Hadid introduces sun-washed knitwear in new Guest in Residence drop

Updated 14 February 2026
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Gigi Hadid introduces sun-washed knitwear in new Guest in Residence drop

DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi Hadid this week released the first drop of her brand Guest in Residence’s spring/summer collection.

The pictures she shared with her 79.5 million followers on Instagram showed that the new offerings lean into relaxed, sun-washed dressing, blending the brand’s signature knitwear with a more playful, resort-ready mood.

The collection features lightweight cardigans, cropped knits and long-sleeve tops paired with knit shorts, relaxed trousers and soft lounge pieces designed for warm weather.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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A palette of coastal blues, butter yellow, soft red, cream and pastel tones runs throughout, complemented by subtle stripes and textured finishes.

Across the images, knits are layered over swimwear or styled as coordinated sets, aligning with the collection’s casual, seasonal direction.

Hadid wrote on Instagram that the newly launched products are now available in stores and retailers worldwide.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The model and entrepreneur’s latest drop was a collaboration with Moon Boot, the Italian snow boot brand. Released in November, Hadid and the brand dropped 16 designs for winter.

A week before that, she launched her winter collection that expanded Guest in Residence’s knitwear offering with cold-weather staples designed for layering.

The range included chunky scarves with fringe finishes, ribbed beanies, knitted socks, striped sweaters, zip-neck tops and relaxed knit polos, alongside straight-leg trousers and casual separates.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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A muted winter palette of red, cream, brown, forest green and blue ran throughout, with stripes and textured knits adding visual contrast.

Hadid launched her clothing label, which features soft, colorful knitwear, in September 2022.

“Over the last handful of years, I didn’t want to be backed into starting my own line just because there was an offer on the table or a deal to be made,” she wrote to her followers on Instagram at the time.

“The earliest days of Guest in Residence came about when I started to question the cashmere market, and those answers gave me a path,” she added.

“I believe that because of its sustainable qualities — natural and made to cherish and to pass down — cashmere is a luxury that should be more accessible.”

Celebrities including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift and Bradley Cooper have been spotted wearing the label’s designs.