Ivanka Trump carries Aspinal of London like Kate Middleton

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The 35-year-old turned to one of Kate and Pippa's favourite handbag brands
Ivanka carried the £595 Large Pearl Bowling Bag over the weekend
The handbag sold out but is now back in stock
Famous fans of the brand include Kim Murray and Michelle Dockery

Published: 11:25 EST, 25 January 2017 | Updated: 14:59 EST, 26 January 2017

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They're admired for their impeccable, quintessentially British style so it's little surprise that Ivanka Trump is taking sartorial tips from the Middleton sisters as she steps into the spotlight.

Indeed, Ivanka turned to one of Kate and Pippa's favourite handbag brands when attending the national prayer service at the at the Washington National Cathedral over the weekend - and it seems she has the midas touch after the Aspinal of London tote completely sold out.

The first daughter carried the £595 Large Pearl Bowling Bag in smooth burgundy as she joined her father, President Donald Trump, and family for the service, which is a post-inauguration tradition.

Ivanka Trump turned to one of Kate and Pippa's favourite handbag brands for the national prayer service in Washington, D.C., carrying a £595 tote by Aspinal of London

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As a fashion designer herself, it is rare for Ivanka to carry a handbag brand other than her own, but her relationship with the British label is one that the brand say happened 'organically'.

It is also rare for such a major public US figure to plump for a relatively small British brand.

The luxury arm candy sold out instantly after Ivanka was spotted carrying it and has only today been restocked online to meet demand.

A description of the bag on the brand's website describes the tote as a 'modern take on vintage sophistication with a minimal aesthetic.'

The description adds: 'Handmade from the finest smooth burgundy Italian calf leather and exquisitely adorned with delicate pearl detailing, this versatile bowling style bag has a deceptively spacious interior and comes with an optional shoulder strap for hands-free carrying, making it perfectly poised for everyday style.'

Ivanka is in good company; the Middleton sisters are staunch fans of the brand. Kate owns several of the brand's clutches. Pippa, meanwhile, favours the £795 monochrome or £750 Deer Saffiano versions.

Style icons Olivia Palermo and Michelle Dockery have also designed their own collections for the company.

A description of the bag on the brand's website describes the tote as a 'modern take on vintage sophistication with a minimal aesthetic'

Pippa has been spotted countless times carrying Aspinal totes and Kate also owns a few bags by the brand

Kim Sears, the queen of courtside fashion, has also been spotted carrying the £1,395 Marylebone Tote in Ivory Saffiano and Mouse Python while at Wimbledon.

Other famous fans of the luxury British brand include Millie Mackintosh, who is often spotted with her Marylebone tote, as well as Amanda Holden, and Mollie King, who has a satchel named after her.

Aspinal of London was established 14 years ago by Iain Burton, a one-time record producer who worked with Simon Cowell.

Serial entrepreneur Iain Burton set up the company in 2001 with the idea of reviving the English leather industry by selling wallets, diaries and writing journals to museums and gallery gift shops.

Kim Sears, the queen of courtside fashion, has been spotted carrying several versions of totes by the brand, left. Millie Mackintosh is also a stanch fan of the label, right

After a period selling its products online, Aspinal moved into standalone stores.

Aspinal of London is headed up by Creative Director Mariya Dykalo, who works from the West Sussex Headquarters, deep in the heart of The National Park of West Sussex Downs.

The brand has 10 own stores in London, as well as concessions in Harrods and Selfridges, and is opening a new grand London flag ship store.

It is also expanding its stores into the Middle East and opening a number of stores in China this year, with New York expected to open at end of this year.