The hat cost £320 purchased from milliners Lock & Co, is by designer Antonia who insists she uses fur only from baby alpacas who die naturally in the harsh, freezing climate of the Peruvian mountains
MailOnline has discovered that the silver grey alpaca fur hat was made in Sicuani, in the depths of Peru under the Fairtrade label by local artisans using alpacas, killed in the harsh climate.
The designer reveals she visits the alpacas and artisans who make them three times a year, flying to Cusco and taking a bus to remote Sicuani
设计者Antonia告诉媒体,她每三年去一次这个遥远山区从当地工匠那里购买材料,然后运回英国。
The hat was first discovered by the Middleton sisters five years ago when they were shopping. Kate bought the hat in black, chocolate brown and champagne, while Pippa wore a brown one.