At the very top of the list was a category called The Eternal Influencer, and Kate was placed front and center. Vogue’s editors explained that any serious discussion about British fashion would be incomplete without acknowledging women whose style has shaped national taste over time. Despite each woman having a very distinct wardrobe, they share a lasting and unmistakable influence.
Kate’s inclusion was widely expected. Her fashion choices are known to have a measurable economic impact, often referred to as the “Kate effect.” According to estimates reported by The Times, outfits worn by the Princess of Wales can generate around one billion pounds a year for the British fashion industry. Her influence has been so powerful that at times she has deliberately avoided naming designers during public appearances, choosing instead to keep attention on the causes she supports.
