Luxury fashion brand Balenciaga has made a bold move that speaks volumes about its stance on Meghan Markle.
The brand has removed her name from the guest list for its highly-anticipated Los Angeles fashion show.
This decision comes after Markle lost her coveted ambassador role with the brand, leaving Balenciaga wanting nothing to do with the Duchess of Drama.
Under the creative direction of Demna Gvasalia since 2015, Balenciaga decided to host its full 2020 men’s and women’s collections show in the glamorous city of Los Angeles, with the iconic Hollywood sign as the backdrop.
The event attracted a star-studded crowd, including celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Eva Longoria, Nicole Kidman, and Cardi B.
These A-listers occupied the front row, basking in the glory of Balenciaga’s creations.
The show took place on a stretch of land along Windsor Boulevard in the Windsor Square neighborhood, creating a spectacle that caught the attention of helicopters and drones hovering above.
Even the locals in the residential area turned runway soaked in the entertainment.
However, one notable absence was Meghan Markle.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Markle’s representative attempted to secure her an invitation to events in Los Angeles but failed to secure her a golden ticket to this high-profile fashion extravaganza.
This raises the question of why Markle found herself on the Balenciaga blacklist.
Fashion events have always held a special place in Markle’s heart, or so we’re led to believe.
However, the truth is that she has only attended one such show in her life, way back in 2013.
So, why did Balenciaga snub Meghan Markle?
It seems her controversial history in the fashion world may be the reason behind her exclusion.
Markle is not known for being a fashionista or an authority on style.
Instead, she is often labeled as a self-serving opportunist who causes turbulence wherever she goes.
Rumors suggest that Markle had her sights set on attending the Balenciaga show not out of a genuine passion for fashion but as a strategic move to boost her image and mingle with the elite.
Furthermore, it appears that Markle had aspirations of becoming an ambassador for Balenciaga, a role that ultimately went to Nicole Kidman.
Kidman’s connection with the brand dates back to her 2006 wedding to Keith Urban, where she wore a Balenciaga gown.
When the news broke about Kidman’s ambassadorship, she wasted no time expressing her affinity for the brand, solidifying her status.
Looking beyond the runway, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s brand has faced numerous PR fiascos and setbacks.
Despite their plans to rebrand and make a splash in the entertainment industry, it seems their ship is sinking fast.
PR guru Edward Korm James describes their approach as a wrecking ball strategy, stating that their credibility has taken such a hit that their brand is hanging by a thread, if not already unraveled.
While the Sussexes attempt to distance themselves from ongoing drama, many suspect that Omid Scobie, a prominent source for Meghan-related stories, may have been acting as a mouthpiece for Markle herself.
However, a well-placed insider close to the Duchess vehemently denies these claims, making it clear that Markle had no intention of being publicly named in connection with certain media narratives.
In a revealing twist, allegations have surfaced that Markle once took a publicist on a tour of a U.S. magazine’s offices when she was still an aspiring actress.
This move was aimed at elevating her Hollywood profile and supposedly played a part in her later trust in Omid Scobie as a journalist.
Balenciaga’s decision to distance itself from Meghan Markle is a clear indication that her brand and reputation are facing severe challenges, particularly in the world of fashion and entertainment.
The grand plans of the Duke and Duchess of Drama seem to be falling apart, leaving many wondering if they truly belonged in the realms of glitz and glamour.