Royal Family LIVE: Meghan markle Signals Luxury Brand Ambitions with Paris Fashion Week Appearance
Paris, france - Meghan, Duchess of sussex, made a brief but impactful return to Europe this weekend, attending the Balenciaga fashion show in Paris on Sunday. The appearance,her first in Europe since 2023,was in support of newly-appointed Balenciaga designer Pier Paolo Piccioli. However,sources suggest the visit was more than a simple show of support.
According to ELLE magazine, meghan’s presence wasn’t a “casual cameo” but a purposeful “business move by someone building a media and lifestyle empire.” The Duchess arrived in Paris on Saturday and departed for the US on Sunday after a single night in the city. ELLE reported the appearance was “no mistake,” and that Meghan is “systematically positioning herself as a serious player in the luxury lifestyle space.”
This latest venture follows the launch of Meghan’s brand, As Ever, earlier this year, adding to a series of product launches. The Duchess was also seen alongside influential figures such as Vogue’s global editorial director Anna Wintour and film director Baz Luhrmann, suggesting a strategic effort to “actively cultivate relationships with culture’s most influential power players.”
The appearance fuels speculation about the direction of Meghan’s growing business portfolio and her ambitions within the luxury market.
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