Another day, another reason for the internet to criticize Meghan Markle.
And the latest reason the former Suits star has come under fire is that she rewore a dress that she allegedly “stole” (“walked away with,” “failed to return,” and “took” to quote other outlets) from a Variety cover shoot that took place in 2022. These claims have not been substantiated, and Meghan’s team strongly denies them.
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Meghan Markle Wears Striking Green Gavlan Dress In Netflix Holiday Special Promo
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, wore a striking green one-shoulder Galvan 'Ushuaia' gown with a $1,695 price tag in a promo image for her With Love Meghan Holiday Celebration on Netflix. She previously wore the stunning dress in a Variety photoshoot in 2022, which you can check out here.
While Kate Middleton often gets praised for rewearing designer pieces as part of her sustainable fashion approach, the conversation around Meghan's sartorial recycling hasn't quite been the same. And this is because some reports claim the dress was allegedly never hers to begin with…
A Page Six source claimed the As Ever founder allegedly left the 2022 photoshoot with the gown because she wanted to "archive" items from her time as a working royal. But it's important to stress that this is speculation, and there are several other possible explanations – including that the dress may have been gifted to her or purchased outright.
Meghan Markle's Team Deny The Allegations: 'Highly Defamatory'
Because these allegations naturally carry weight, a spokesperson for the mom-of-two addressed the story head-on, telling People that any suggestion an item was taken "without the full knowledge and agreement of the on-set stylists or their respective teams is not only categorically false, but also highly defamatory." They added: "Any items kept were done so in total transparency and in accordance with contractual arrangements."
A separate source familiar with photoshoot industry standards also emphasized that the practice is nothing unusual, saying: "It's standard for talent to retain select items from photoshoots – sometimes for security reasons, including to prevent potential resale or unauthorised auction."
The source added that clothing worn by members of the royal family or other public figures can be targeted for resale, making the practice "common and precautionary."
Another source echoed this, telling royal reporter Tom Sykes that it's "standard practice" for A-listers to "keep select items," calling the move both "commonplace and prudent."
