The Balenciaga Surprise

Meghan’s first Paris Fashion Week appearance was to support Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut at Balenciaga—after years of wearing his designs (e.g., a white Valentino suit at the 2022 Invictus Games). Her BTS reel shows glam prep and a quick outfit switch to a black cape dress after the show. A brief, viral greeting mix-up with Piccioli also trended. Fun fact: Meghan’s fashion “minimalist + meaning” streak goes back to her 2018 Givenchy wedding dress—its 16-ft veil was embroidered with Commonwealth flowers, including the California poppy, a nod to her home state.