Kate Middleton tops Vanity Fair’s best-dressed list, is joined by Diane Kruger, Alicia Keys, Colin Firth Middleton, who is appearing on the list for the third year in a row, is known for mixing designer duds with affordable staples, and, the magazine notes, for giving props to British designers like Alexander McQueen. BY JOYCE CHEN / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Kate Middleton's wardrobe, estimated at a hefty $55,000, has proven to be money well-spent, earning the Duchess of Cambridge the top honor on this year's Vanity Fair best-dressed list.

Also joining Middleton, 30, on the list is a heavy Hollywood showing, with Diane Kruger, Colin Firth and newcomer Jessica Chastain leading the pack, and musicians Jay-Z and Alicia Keys representing the music world.

Even the Duchess' brother-in-law, Prince Harry, made the cut - though Middleton's husband Prince William was notably missing.

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