Meghan Markle's Expensive Ensemble Finds Affordable High Street Duplicates
The Duchess of Sussex's £28,000 outfit worn during a London tea with Malala Yousafzai can be recreated for under £500 with readily available alternatives.
Meghan Markle recently donned a high-value ensemble for an afternoon tea with Malala Yousafzai at Claridge's in London, with the total cost of her outfit exceeding £28,000. The Duchess of Sussex, 45, was seen leaving the Mayfair hotel alongside the Nobel Peace laureate, 29, following their meeting.
The pair shared a warm embrace outside the venue. Reports indicate their classic British afternoon tea included cucumber sandwiches and scones, with Meghan reportedly favoring the scones.
For the occasion, Markle chose a camel-colored Tove Studio coat priced at £1,695. She paired this with a wheat-colored cashmere sweater from the Los Angeles-based label CO, which retailed for £630, and Ralph Lauren's satin Masina trousers in 'lux cream', costing £1,700.
Her accessories included a black Chanel handbag valued at approximately £7,000 and a canvas tote bag featuring an illustration of women in hijabs. Her footwear consisted of £795 Saint Laurent 'Chris' loafers in ivory and tan, and she wore the Logan Hollowell Lovers Duet Diamond and Emerald Chain necklace, estimated at £16,200.
While Markle's complete outfit amounted to over £28,000, numerous high-street retailers offer similar styles at more accessible price points. Shoppers can find lookalike items to recreate Markle's autumnal look for under £500, with options available from brands such as M&S, John Lewis, and Karen Millen.