The Duchess Effect – The positive economic impact of Kate Middleton’s fashion choices, derived¹ from her new title, ‘the Duchess of Cambridge’.

 

“公爵夫人效应”指英国王妃凯特•米德尔顿的时尚穿衣品味对经济产生的积极影响，该说法来源于凯特的新头衔“剑桥公爵夫人”。

 

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 graceful² than we've observed in many years.

 

“公爵夫人效应”似乎还不仅仅限于凯特的穿衣品味对经济的影响，整个时尚圈都在其影响下变得更加明快，比我们过去所知的时尚圈多了更多色彩、更加女性化，也更加优雅。

 

The Duchess can sell out a fashion line in 24 hours just by wearing a dress or sweater from a retail³ store at a public event. Indeed, her style choices have influenced a more feminine look all round in fashion.

 

公爵夫人参加公共活动时穿的从零售店买的随便一件裙子或小衫，24小时内就可能被抢购一空。的确，她的穿衣风格让整个时尚圈变得更加有女人味。

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