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Kate Middleton made a case for mixing patterns today as she paid a visit to the University College London’s Centre for Longitudinal Studies. The Duchess of Cambridge met with researchers today at the university to discuss their new ongoing study titled, “The Children of the 2020s.”

For the occasion, the duchess modeled a pleated long-sleeve dress coated in a black and white houndstooth print; complete with a tied neckline, cinched waist and pleated skirt, the silhouette reportedly comes from a previous season’s collection at Zara for an affordable twist.

On her feet, Middleton decided to loop in another print with her choice of pumps. The pointed-toe silhouette came balanced atop an almost 4-inch heel and featured a patent gray snakeskin upper.

The pair is similar to a Hugo Boss heel that she previously wore in November 2016 at an event at the Natural History Museum in London; the style originally retailed for 315 euros ($335) but is currently sold out.

Just last month, Kate Middleton wowed on the red carpet as members of the royal family attended the latest James Bond film, “No Time to Die,” premiere in London.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hit the red carpet for a black-tie affair, with Prince William in a tuxedo and Middleton in a  glittering gold gown; the floor-sweeping Jenny Packham number featured sheer overlays and a cape silhouette with metallic detailing. The Duchess also opted for dangling gold earrings from Onitaa.

While her heels were hidden under the gown, the royal had on Aquazzura’s Fenix pump, featuring a 4-inch stiletto heel and side cutouts. They retail for $750.

Beyond her designer heels and frocks, the Duchess of Cambridge also loops in a series of more wallet-friendly brands; Castañer is just one of many affordable labels that she frequents in addition to styles from New Balance, Zara, Marks & Spencer, Adidas and Superga.

Click through the gallery to see more of Kate Middleton’s footwear of choice over the years.