Kate Middleton's royal 'tour-drobe' was beautiful, but where were the Irish designers?

The Duchess of Cambridge steps onto the tarmac at Dublin Airport in a green-on-green ensemble. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Caitlin McBride

The Duchess of Cambridge has left Ireland safe in the knowledge that her first visit here was a resounding success. But one burning question remains: where were the Irish designers?

A royal tour wardrobe is planned months in advance, and Kate's long-time stylist, Natasha Archer, began the process of researching appropriate attire long before Kensington Palace announced that the Cambridges would be visiting our shores.