Catherine carried herself with elegance as she flaunted her Jenny Packham gown and LK Bennett shoes outshining many other celebrities present at the 10th annual Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) gala dinner at Kensington Palace in London on June 9, 2011.

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives at the 10th annual Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) gala dinner at Kensington Palace in London June 9, 2011.

London has overtaken New York City as the Top Global Fashion Capital for 2011, Austin, Texas-based media analytics company GLM said in a statement on Wednesday, giving the credit to the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton (Kate Middleton) and designer Alexander McQueen, who have had greater impacts in the fashion world and media following in the past one year. In picture: Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives at the 10th annual Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) gala dinner at Kensington Palace in London June 9, 2011.

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for a charity dinner at Kensington Palace in London June 9, 2011.

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge walks up a staircase as she arrives with Prince William (not pictured) for a charity dinner at Kensington Palace in London June 9, 2011.

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for a charity dinner at Kensington Palace in London June 9, 2011.

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives at the 10th annual Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) gala dinner at Kensington Palace in London June 9, 2011.

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives for a charity dinner at Kensington Palace in London June 9, 2011.