In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle was notably absent from one of the most prestigious global fashion events, Dior’s home show at Paris Fashion Week.
Despite her previous expressions of admiration for the Parisian brand, Meghan did not receive an invitation.
However, her royal cousin-in-law, Princess Eugenie, enjoyed a front-row seat at the esteemed event, radiating elegance.
Princess Eugenie captivated the audience at the Dior Homme Winter 2024–25 show with her sophisticated all-black ensemble.
She gracefully wore a black Fendi wool jersey dress, accentuated by a logo buckle belt, paired with Fendi first slingback heels and a black tuxedo coat.
Completing her look, Eugenie accessorized with Fendi’s peek-a-boo ICU handbag, sporting a cat-eye look and a berry red lip.
Among the notable guests accompanying her were Kate Moss, Rita Ora, Lewis Hamilton, and Pharrell Williams.
Eugenie’s strong relationship with Dior was evident, as she had previously attended the launch of the Dior Sessions book in London in 2019 to support the brand.
Her presence at the fashion show intensified the fashion face-off between her and Meghan Markle, who, along with Prince Harry, recently relocated to California after stepping back from their royal duties.
Meghan’s attempts to reestablish herself in the fashion industry through high-profile interviews and projects have drawn criticism.
Her controversial Oprah Winfrey interview and divisive Netflix series have been viewed by some as tone-deaf, hypocritical, and disrespectful.
Dior, an iconic French fashion house with a historic connection to the British monarchy, distanced itself from Meghan and her Netflix ventures, opting to align itself with more relevant and respectful figures such as Princess Eugenie.
Known for its elegance, sophistication, and innovation, Dior snubbed Meghan and her projects, expressing dissatisfaction with her behavior, attitude, and Netflix endeavors.
The fashion house dismissed them as self-indulgent, manipulative, and dull.
Offended by Meghan’s accusations and insults against the royal family, Dior decided to sever ties with her, choosing to focus on celebrities they deemed more worthy and loyal.
In the eyes of Dior and the fashion world, Meghan Markle has lost her fashion credibility and appeal.
Princess Eugenie, on the other hand, emerges as a better and more stylish representative of royalty, replacing Meghan in the hearts of fashion enthusiasts.
Princess Eugenie’s visit to Paris followed her attendance at the Royal Family Christmas service at Sandringham in December, where she was accompanied by her husband, Jack Brooksbank.
The outing was a special family affair, as Eugenie’s parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, made their first joint appearance since the early 1990s.