Meghan’s Wedding Dress Designer Reveals What She Thinks of The Duchess' New Makeover
No part of Markle's life has been outside of controversy, and even her wedding dress was a topic of debate.
Meghan Markle’s post-royal wardrobe has sparked endless debate. Fashion critics have noted her affinity for monochromes, a 'minimalist' palette of elegant camels, soft beiges, and crisp whites. Talking about her time in the U.K., Markle once revealed in her Netflix series that she avoided bright hues to prevent clashing with senior royals, especially Queen Elizabeth II, whose colorful outfits were her royal signature. Wanting just to 'blend in,' Markle gravitated toward understated tones, a choice that quietly evolved into her personal style hallmark.
This muted aesthetic soon became Markle’s sartorial brand, though some experts find it monotonous. The Duchess has repeatedly emphasized her intention behind every outfit, explaining on The Jamie Kern Lima Show that she often chooses pieces from smaller, mission-driven labels to help spotlight female founders and ethical brands. Now, the designer behind her iconic wedding gown, Clare Waight Keller, has stepped forward to explain why Markle’s fashion sensibilities naturally drifted toward refined minimalism after entering royal life.
Keller, in a conversation with The Telegraph, praised Markle's new style and how she gracefully carries herself. "The thing about Meghan is she knows what she likes," Keller said, who is now Uniqlo’s creative director. "She has very much evolved her look to what you see now — a minimalist, chic, timeless, and quite monochromatic wardrobe. She knows what looks good," she added.
No part of Markle's life has been outside of controversy, and even her wedding dress was a topic of debate. The late Queen reportedly wanted her not to wear white as this was her second wedding, but Markle did not abide by her Majesty's expectations, which is said to have upset her. Even after marrying into the royal family, Markle struggled to find her footing in accordance with the royal sartorial standards, but after she and Prince Harry stepped down from their duties, the actress started to experiment more with colors. "I thought, 'Well, let's just look like a rainbow,'" she said in her Netflix docuseries.
From blue to vibrant red to green, she ultimately came back to the monochrome palette, sticking to whites, blacks, blues, and browns. Clothing controversies have stuck by Markle since the day she married into the royal fold, the most recent being around the stunning emerald green Galvan 'Ushuaia' dress, which she wore to announce her holiday special edition of With Love, Meghan on Instagram. Markle wore the same dress to the Variety photo shoot. Soon after her promotional Instagram post, rumors buzzed that she kept the dress without permission.
The speculation spiraled so wildly that Markle’s spokesperson was eventually forced to step in and set the record straight. "The insinuation that any items were 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," the representative told PEOPLE. They further clarified, "Any items kept were done so in total transparency and in accordance with contractual arrangements." In fact, within industry norms, it’s entirely standard for talent to retain select pieces after a shoot.
