Meghan Markle made her unexpected first appearance at Paris Fashion Week, attending Balenciaga's show. She has previously attended New York Fashion Week but not in London or Milan.
Markle debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Attended Balenciaga’s spring 2026 show
Wore an elegant white outfit
Previously attended New York Fashion Week
Expanded her lifestyle brand, As Ever
Joined celebrities like Anne Hathaway
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made her first appearance at Paris Fashion Week on October 4, attending Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut as creative director of Balenciaga. Her presence highlighted a longstanding creative partnership and attracted industry attention.
A Refined All-White Look
The Duchess wore a custom Balenciaga ensemble featuring a voluminous white cape, a silk button-down shirt, and matching wide-leg trousers. She completed the outfit with black Balenciaga Knife pumps and styled her hair in a sleek, low bun.[1]
A Longstanding Collaboration
Meghan and Piccioli first worked together during his tenure at Valentino. She has since selected his designs for high-profile events and charitable initiatives, praising his craftsmanship and modern elegance.[2][3]
Fashion-Week Journey
Markle’s runway journey began at New York Fashion Week in 2014, front-row at Hervé Léger. While starring on “Suits,” she regularly attended shows by Tory Burch, Peter Som, Wes Gordon, and Misha Nonoo. After her 2018 marriage and emphasis on philanthropy, she limited fashion-week appearances until this debut in Paris.[2]
Notable Front-Row Guests
The Balenciaga show drew Vogue editor Anna Wintour, actresses Anne Hathaway and Kristin Scott Thomas, and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, underscoring excitement for Piccioli’s reinterpretation of Balenciaga’s heritage.[3]
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