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Meghan Markle has been tipped to make a splash in the fashion world, an area where she “does very well”.
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, received accolades for her “first positive PR” in years following her appearance at Paris Fashion Week, where she was seen showcasing Balenciaga designs.
She requested to attend from the brand’s Creative Director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, due to her immense admiration for him, one of the new titans of the industry. Critics now believe this move will serve as a reminder to the high-fashion world that Meghan “is a power player” in the industry.
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Royal biographer and fashion commentator Jane Tippett said: “This was a trip to remind the world that she is a power player in the fashion world. The way she dressed and moved seemed to indicate that she had a real and new interest, it was like her baby shower without the royal criticism.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex is seen leaving the Balenciaga Diner in Paris, France.(Image: GC Images)
“Meghan really hasn’t landed on anything that has stuck yet, so perhaps fashion and beauty are the next step forward for her as it is something she does very well.”
Both Meghan and Prince Harry are believed to be exploring new opportunities after their Netflix contract ended, which resulted in brief media appearances. Meghan has been busy with numerous engagements recently, which one top PR expert described as her way of introducing “Meghan 3.0.”, reports the Mirror.
They added: “She’s on manoeuvres and looking for yet another relaunch.”
Fashion could potentially provide the Duchess of Sussex with this fresh opportunity, sources suggest. The mother-of-two, who worked as an actress prior to her relationship with Harry, was photographed alongside fashion’s most influential figures during Paris Fashion Week.
She wore flawless tailoring, including a crisp white button-down tunic featuring a cape detail paired with coordinating trousers for the Balenciaga presentation.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex attends the Balenciaga Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show (Image: Getty Images for Balenciaga)
Discussing Meghan’s wardrobe choices at these events with the Daily Mail, Ms Tippett explained: “She will be aware that brands are profiting from her appearances, so she will be thinking about how she can monetise them too.
“Meghan is hidden for months and then there is a collection of hyper glamorous moments. A bombardment of appearances are yet another attempt to remind the world that she is a power player. She clearly wanted to be photographed, these were highly orchestrated moments of Meghan looking at her best.”
The style expert drew parallels between the duchess and Gwyneth Paltrow, who became the spokesperson for Estée Lauder’s Pleasures fragrance in 2005.
Paltrow successfully transitioned from A-list celebrity to the fashion industry and debuted Gwyn this year, her new clothing brand featuring timeless, wardrobe-essential items.