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Meghan Markle makes the most of her time at Paris Fashion Week.
After the 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex attended the Balenciaga show at the annual fashion event on Saturday, October 4th, she wore an all-white ensemble and swapped out her outfit for a darker, sharper look at the follow-up show on Sunday, October 5th.
Attending the 2026 Balenciaga Women’s Wear Spring/Summer Show, Meghan wore a black dress and she paired it with a black heel.
Her previous appearance at Paris Fashion Week – marking her first attendance at an event in France, but the mothers of two wore an oversized white cape over button-down shirts of the same color.
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A spokesman for Meghan told people he attended the Balenciaga show on October 4th to support Pier Paolo Piccili, who took on the role of creative director for a fashion brand.
“For many years, the Duchess has worn many Piapauro designs. They work closely together to design key moments on the world stage,” the spokesman said.
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“She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and it was the same tonight,” they continued, referring to Meghan and the designer.
The spokesman added that Meghan’s support show “reflects the culmination of years of art and friendship, and is reflected in his support for his new, creative chapter in Balenciaga.”
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Meghan was first marked at Paris Fashion Week this weekend, but she attended multiple shows between 2013 and 2015, and was the familiar face of New York and Toronto Fashion Week in Suits.
She starred as Rachel Zane in the legal drama that aired on the USA Network from June 2011 to September 2019.
Meghan and Prince Harry will then travel to New York City and accept the Project Health Mind Humanitarian Award on Thursday, October 9th.
People have exclusively announced their honors. This honor is presented to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their work, in addition to advances in advance of spiritual happiness globally, to make the online world a safer place for families and young people.