Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was left humiliated when a Fendi manager posted a letter asking for free items.
This incident occurred a few months ago when Markle was spotted entering a salon in Santa Barbara.
She appeared to be engaged in a serious conversation, removing her earbuds and frequently checking her phone.
Opting for a casual look with no makeup, she wore black ballet flats, black skinny jeans, a striped sweater, and several gold bracelets.
Notably, she carried a Fendi peekaboo ICU bag worth $5,400.
On her way back home to Montecito, she changed into a black long-sleeve t-shirt, leaving behind her expensive sweater.
Her husband, Prince Harry, and their two children were not seen during this outing.
Recently, a manager at Fendi Beverly Hills Rodeo confirmed that the Duchess had visited the store that day.
However, the shopping trip was far from pleasant as Meghan appeared visibly upset and continuously frowned.
This incident took place shortly after Bill Simmons, the head of Spotify’s global sports strategy, expressed frustration with Harry and Meghan, referring to them as lazy and grifters in the press.
On that day, Meghan visited the Fendi flagship store located at 201N Rodeo Dr. in Beverly Hills, California.
She spent approximately 20 minutes browsing the store, inquiring about sponsored items for celebrities.
The store manager, Nicki Martinez, provided assistance to Meghan during her visit.
However, the Duchess grew impatient and accused Martinez of lacking respect for customers.
It had been revealed a few days earlier that Meghan had sent an official letter to Fendi, signing it with her royal title, requesting free bags and shoes for her upcoming press appearances.
The Fendi team found humor in the situation and chose to ignore the letter, knowing that they were unable to provide complimentary items to members of the royal family.
This incident sheds light on Meghan’s desperation, as she likely made similar requests to other luxury brands such as Dior and Chanel.
Martinez maintained that he tried his best to be polite to Meghan but ultimately declined her request.
Interestingly, Meghan appeared uncomfortable with the Fendi peekaboo ICU bag she carried that day.
Since then, she has not been seen with any Fendi items or accessories.
In an interview with the Washington Post, Miss Brown, a renowned author promoting her explosive new book, shared her insights on Meghan’s celebrity aspirations.
Brown stated that Meghan was drawn to the opportunities available in the commercial world, which were inaccessible to her as a royal.
Before meeting Prince Harry, Meghan frequently attended celebrity gifting suite events, where stars were invited to collect free products in exchange for media exposure.
In 2012, she attended the Carrie Feinstein pre-Emmy style lounge, posing with a bare adorned romper suit and a book on facial yoga.
In 2015, she was spotted at the DPA pre-Emmy gift lounge, relaxing in a beautician’s chair with bags full of freebies.
The following year, she indulged in beauty products at the Some Kind of Gorgeous Style and Beauty Lounge at Chateau Marmont.
This incident at Fendi highlights Meghan’s past affinity for receiving free items and her desire to have a commercial presence.
However, as a member of the royal family, she had to forego many lucrative deals.
It is evident that Meghan has always been attracted to the allure of celebrity gifting, showcasing her interest in the world of fame and fortune.