US EditionMeghan Markle Elevates Her Style Sensibility in Balenciaga
Meghan Markle wore two custom monochrome Balenciaga looks to support Pierpaolo Piccioli's debut as creative director, marking her first European visit since 2023.
- At Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 4, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attended the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2026 show and a celebratory dinner in Paris.
- Pierpaolo Piccioli, Balenciaga's new creative director, prompted Meghan's visit to support a longtime collaborator who recently joined after 25 years at Valentino.
- Two custom caped Balenciaga looks defined the evening, featuring a monochrome white tailored look and a black gown with cape effect styled with diamond stud earrings, pointed black pumps, and a sleek low bun.
- The outing cemented Meghan's continued influence in the fashion world as her Paris Fashion Week appearance signalled a confident return to the European style stage without Prince Harry.
- On Oct. 4, Meghan wore a cape silhouette inspired by indigenous poncho origins and 1960s culture, with Piccioli's debut pushing Balenciaga in a new direction.
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