Martha Stewart Celebrated Her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover in One of Kate Middleton’s Favorite Designers

What do Martha Stewart and Kate Middleton have in common? Aside from the obvious—fame, fortune, a signature coif—the unlikely duo appear to share a favorite eveningwear designer, Jenny Packham.

Stewart celebrated her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover on Thursday, May 18, at the launch event in New York City. The 81-year-old, understanding that she was the star of the evening, wore a long-sleeve beaded Jenny Packham gown in a look-at-me shade: gold.

She kept the rest of her look simple and on brand, sporting her unfussy shoulder-length blonde bob and a glowy, sun-kissed beat.

Martha Stewart in Jenny Packham.

2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch

Martha Stewart in Jenny Packham.
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To keen observer of all things royal fashion like myself, the look was instantly recognizable—back in 2021 the Princess of Wales sported a version of the same dress to the world premiere of the James Bond film No Time to Die.

Middleton's dress featured a cape rather than long bell sleeves, with sheets of gold beads cascading down the back, but the V neckline and gathered waist are unmistakably the same Jenny Packham design.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2021.

The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess of Cornwall, And The Duke And The Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The World Premiere Of “No Time to Die”

Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2021.
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Inside the Sports Illustrated celebration, Stewart was giving queen vibes, posing with fans (well, Kim Petras and Megan Fox were also cover stars, but it's probably not a stretch to call them fans) and copies of her history-making cover.

Cover girls Martha and Kim Petras

2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch

Cover girls Martha and Kim Petras
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Martha and Megan Fox

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2023 Issue Release Party at Hard Rock Hotel New York

Martha and Megan Fox
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And then there's this photo of the homemaking maven/ex-con and Machine Gun Kelly, which is essentially the same photo I have of myself and my grandma at my college graduation. (In case you were wondering, yes, MGK and Fox both attended the event, but no, they did not pose together on the red carpet. More on that here.)

Machine Gun Kelly and Martha Stewart.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2023 Issue Release Party at Hard Rock Hotel New York

Machine Gun Kelly and Martha Stewart.
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It's Martha's World and we're just living in it.

Originally Appeared on Glamour