The Duchess Of Cambridge Hosts Fashion's Finest At Buckingham Palace

London Fashion Week has been punctuated with glittering parties. Sunday evening saw British Vogue take over the new Annabel's for a Fashion and Film party that brought together talent in both creative fields following the BAFTAs. Last night, it was the turn of royalty and the style set to merge, as the Duchess of Cambridge and Sophie, Countess of Wessex hosted a reception to celebrate a new initiative, the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange.Introducing The Commonwealth Fashion Exchange.

Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful joined his US Vogue counterpart Anna Wintour and Vogue contributing editor Naomi Campbell, as well as Livia Firth, who co-created the initiative, and Stella McCartney, who partnered with another Commonwealth designer to create a one-of-a-kind look for the reception.

The project, created and managed by Eco-Age, with support of the Commonwealth Fashion Council and the British Fashion Council, and in partnership with Swarovski, The Woolmark Company and Matchesfashion.com, builds on the premise of fashion as a common language to support sustainable designers and artisans, share resources and reduce poverty.

Following last night's reception, which saw the Duchess look to trusted designer Erdem for a maternity dress befitting the formal occasion, and nod to the artisanal work on display, the exhibition will be made public at Australia House on February 21. Digital partnerships with Matchesfashion.com and Google Arts and Culture will mean those who cannot make the London presentation will be able to engage with the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange via online platforms, and start conversations on how to take the initiative further.