It’s been a little over eight years since the prince Harry confirmed he was dating the actress Meghan Markletransforming the star of Suits into a household name almost overnight. Although Meghan’s official title and professional ambitions have changed several times during this time, one thing has remained constant: she continues to showcase her personal style, and when she wears an item of clothing, it is likely that It sells endlessly. This year, Meghan opened up about how this phenomenon, often referred to as the “Meghan Effect,” shaped her own approach to clothing for the first time ever.
A Cesta Collective bag in 2023.
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Meghan and Harry in Cartagena.
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In an interview given in August to New York Times, The Duchess revealed that she had invested in Cesta Collective, a social purpose bag brand, which has been part of her wardrobe since at least 2023. “I support designers that I am close friends with, as well as brands smaller, promising ones that haven’t received the attention they should have, she told the newspaper. It’s one of the most powerful things I can do, and that’s just wearing an earring. »
In addition to her upcoming lifestyle brand, Meghan reportedly has between five and ten companies in her portfolio, including Cesta Collective. She also invested in Clevr, an innovative beverage company, public relations firm Three Gate Strategies, founded by her friend and employee, and Highbrow Hippie, a hair care line founded by her colorist Kadi Leebut it is not yet known if she has invested in other brands that she often wears.
It’s Johanna Ortiz.
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In an Altuzzara suit.
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Alongside her new entrepreneurial role, Meghan and Harry have once again embarked on a series of international trips linked to their charitable commitments in 2024. During their tours to Nigeria in May and Colombia in August, the Duchess paired these two goals in her wardrobe. In the interest of fashion diplomacy, she wore brands with strong ties to the countries visited, while placing an emphasis on women-owned brands.
Wearing a Khaite top and pants and a Logan Hollowell necklace.
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Wearing a Leset top and Gabriela Hearst pants.
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On August 17, his two-track approach came to fruition effortlessly. While visiting a drum school in Cartagena, Meghan wore a patterned tank top and matching pants by Johanna Ortiz, a Colombian-born designer who studied fashion in Miami. She accessorized her outfit with a Juste Un Clou necklace from Cartier, earrings and pendant from Ariel Gordon, brown suede sandals from Aquazzura, her longtime favorite brand, and a beige bag from Cesta Collective . She actually owns two bags of the same style in different colors, having presented the beige version at the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf last year.
Meghan also incorporated pieces from Heidi Merrick, a Los Angeles designer, in her wardrobe throughout the year, including a trip to Miami in April for the annual Sentebale Royal Salute polo tournament. She also wore a blush-colored dress from the brand during a school visit on the first day of her stay in Nigeria. A series of female-founded brands, such as Staud, Victoria Beckham, Misha Nonoo, Veronica Beard, Gabriela Hearst, Logan Hollowell Jewelry and Leset, complemented her looks this year.
