Megan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has found herself at odds with yet another fashion house.
Rumors are swirling that Fendi on Rodeo Drive has fallen out with Megan over her request for freebies and an affiliate merchandising agreement.
Witnesses claim that Megan was involved in a loud and public argument with the manager at the Fendi store, accusing them of being disrespectful towards her.
Allegedly, a Fendi manager even publicly posted a letter signed by Megan Markle, complete with her royal title, in which she requested complimentary items.
This incident took place a few months ago when Megan was seen heading to a salon in Santa Barbara.
During her walk, she appeared engaged in an intense conversation and frequently checked her phone.
Notably, Megan opted for a casual and makeup-free look, wearing black ballet flats, black skinny jeans, a striped sweater, and several gold bracelets.
She accessorized her outfit with a Fendi peekaboo ICU bag, valued at $5,400.
Afterward, Megan returned to her home in Montecito, without her husband, Prince Harry, or their children.
Nicki Martinez, a manager at the Fendi store on Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive, confirmed Megan’s visit by retweeting an old report.
Martinez revealed that Megan’s shopping trip did not go as planned due to her impatience and claims that Martinez did not show respect to her clients.
It was later revealed that a few days before her visit, Megan had sent an unofficial letter to Fendi, signing it with her royal title and requesting free bags and shoes for upcoming press appearances.
However, the Fendi team chose not to respond, as they knew it was not customary to send free items to royal family members.
Martinez emphasized that he tried to be as polite as possible during Megan’s visit but ultimately declined her request.
Following this incident, Megan has not been seen wearing any Fendi clothing or accessories.
Prior to her marriage to Prince Harry, Megan was known for attending celebrity giving events, where she would receive free items in exchange for media coverage.
However, it seems that now Megan needs Fendi more than Fendi needs her, leading to her being snubbed by the fashion industry.
According to a Hollywood insider, brands are hesitant to work with Megan and Prince Harry due to the perceived toxicity associated with their brand.
Dior, for example, denied considering an endorsement deal with Megan.
Entertainment journalist Kinsey Schofield believes that brands are wary of the couple’s tendency to publicly criticize and share personal details.
Schofield revealed that a stylist in Los Angeles said they would never connect Megan with their high-profile couture clients.
Megan was once hailed as a style icon and had the ability to boost sales for the brands she wore.
Notably, her endorsement of Australian heritage brand Oroton during a royal engagement in 2018 helped lift the brand’s sales during a difficult financial period.
However, Schofield suspects that brands may be turned off by the couple’s inclination to share their experiences, as they did during their interview with Oprah Winfrey.
This openness could lead to guilt by association, causing brands to distance themselves.
In conclusion, Megan Markle’s recent clash with Fendi on Rodeo Drive has left her without the support of another fashion house.
Her request for freebies and an affiliate merchandising agreement led to a heated argument with the manager.
While Megan was once known for her ability to boost sales for brands, it seems that her association with the toxicity and public criticism surrounding her brand has made fashion houses hesitant to work with her.