Kate Middleton's favourite designer launches exclusive cashmere line

Katherine Hooker, the London-based designer behind one of the Duchess of Cambridge's favourite labels, has hit the heritage trail to produce an exclusive cashmere collection.

Katherine Hooker, whose immaculately-tailored tweed designs have been a staple of the Duchess's wardrobe for six years, has signed a deal with the historic Scottish firm, Johnstons of Elgin, which dates back to 1797, and is the only mill in Scotland to transform raw cashmere from fibre to finished article.

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Under the new collaboration, Johnstons of Elgin will provide luxurious cashmere and merino, woven at the historic mill, for a limited edition collection of Katherine Hooker made-to-order coats and jackets.
Top of the range will be the 'Jackson Coat', fluid, flattering and classic, which will carry a price-tag for bespoke of £1,050, while her popular 'Tali' jacket will cost £970