Gillian Anderson channels Kate Middleton in chic white dress,
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The actress made a chic appearance at the Cannes Film Festival wearing a sleek maxi dress by royal-favourite brand ME+EM.
The label has long been a staple among stylish royal women, with the likes of Catherine, Princess of Wales, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Zara Tindall and Princess Beatrice all stepping out in its polished designs.
Gillian opted for the brand’s white Effortless Maxi Dress, which featured a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette elevated by contrasting black seam detailing for a subtle architectural edge.
Better still, the piece is crafted from innovative ‘crease-less linen’, making it an ideal choice for effortless AM-to-PM summer dressing.
When I first caught a glimpse of Gillian’s look, I couldn’t help but be reminded of a similar Emilia Wickstead black-piped dress worn by the Princess of Wales at a charity polo match in 2022 – suggesting she may well have taken inspiration from Kate’s style playbook.
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