Meghan Markle, alongside Prince Harry, recently attended Kevin Costner’s 1805 Live concert in Santa Barbara, California.

However, all eyes were on Meghan’s fashion choice as she appeared in an untidy and unpolished attire.

The Duchess of Sussex opted for a herringbone cape coat with a poncho-like design and a high collar.

While it aimed to give a fresh twist to the classic wool topper, the overall silhouette appeared billowy and effortless.

She paired the coat with dressy black trousers.

However, Carolina Herrera, a renowned designer, took to social media to post the original version of the cape, suggesting that Meghan was wearing a fake replica.

The original design featured sleeves and was complemented with pants and shoes.

Carolina Herrera expressed doubts that one of their competitors might have hired Meghan to wear a replica of their design, intending to make it look horrible in real life.

This tactic has been employed in the past by brands like Louis Vuitton, who gifted Gucci purses to the cast of Jersey Shore to avoid negative associations with their own brand.

Carolina Herrera’s grievances with Meghan extend beyond this incident.

Previously, the designer ended their association with Meghan because she refused to pay them.

Now, Meghan seems to be trying to establish Carolina Herrera as her go-to brand, given its American roots and the fact that many first ladies have worn it.

However, her fashion choices have not been doing any favors for the brand or herself.

The questionable cape coat she wore at the event raised eyebrows, especially considering the pleasant weather in Santa Barbara during September, with temperatures ranging from around 17 to 28 degrees Celsius.

Fashion experts have criticized Meghan’s styling choices, noting that she often wears perfectly nice pieces but fails to wear them correctly.

In this case, the belt of the coat was cinched too tightly, giving an unnatural look.

The garment itself seems better suited for someone taller with broader shoulders, making Meghan appear as if she’s playing dress-up in an adult’s closet.

Social media users have also voiced their opinions on Meghan’s fashion sense.

One person commented, “As if she’s going to go check on the horses in her 18th-century stable before having some tea.

Shame that she gave that kind of life up.”

While acknowledging that she looks good, others labeled her a “cosplaying fraud.”

The main concern raised by critics is that her outfit choice was inappropriate and out of place for both the weather and the event, especially when none of the other women were dressed similarly.

Meghan Markle’s fashion choices have always been under scrutiny, and this recent incident has only added fuel to the fire.

Whether it was a genuine mistake or a deliberate attempt to wear a fake designer coat, the Duchess of Sussex finds herself at the center of yet another fashion controversy.