Meghan Markle is one of those people, and she definitely turned heads at the Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week. This was her long awaited return to Europe after almost a year absence. The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance, attending the event solo. As for Prince Harry, he remained in California with their children—having made the trip last in 2022 for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
The former Suits actress came to the taping with a ring of security and elicited audible gasps from those nearby. Dressed in a breathtaking ensemble from Balenciaga’s latest collection, Markle showcased her long-standing admiration for Pierpaolo Piccioli, the brand’s new Creative Director. The two shared a joyful moment after the runway show, posing for pictures together as they marked his new appointment with a smile.
From haute couture to ready-to-wear, the Duchess has donned some of Pierpaolo’s most ambitious designs. They’ve been together shoulder to shoulder designing the stage for some of the most important moments that have happened on our world stage. Illusory space, material grace, psychological color. She has always loved his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and that was no different tonight, a spokesman for Meghan stated.
Markle came to the show’s opening to express her support. Her presence serves to underscore her encouragement for Piccioli as he starts this bold, new creative adventure at Balenciaga.
The Duchess of Sussex was already a fixture at fashion weeks in New York and Toronto while she was filming the television series “Suits.” Her appearances brought glamour and excitement to these campaigns. As political and social issues increasingly permeate fashion, her astute engagement with it has already courted acclaim, and this latest appearance cemented her bona fides within the industry. She was able to interview people like Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann. This very public spat boosted the event’s marquee allure.
Markle was in attendance at the show, joining her longtime friend, Marcus Anderson, and taking a seat next to actress Tracee Ellis Ross. She hinted at her coming to Paris with an Instagram story. The example post showcased the French smash hit “Viens on essaie” from Vitaa and Julien Doré, which immediately got her fans buzzing with delight.
