Behold, the duchess effect!
London-based retailer
L.K. Bennett, relatively unknown in the U.S. before last year, is opening a New York outpost on Friday - thanks to attention from Duchess Kate.
The royal, an increasingly influential style icon, has worn the mid-priced label on numerous occasions, everywhere from Buckingham Palace (remember those black patent espadrilles, nicknamed "The Kate," from the day after her wedding?) ...