From Hollywood star to senior royal to global influencer, Meghan Markle has become renowned for her stunning, sleek and sophisticated looks, capturing the hearts of trend followers both here and across the Atlantic.
We’ll break down her top looks from head to toe (with some clever data science, social media buzz and consumer demand), to calculate the insurance value of her entire wardrobe (including her jewellery)! Spoiler alert, one outfit alone is estimated to cost just under £4.24m ($4.9m) so the total is a little eye-watering! Let’s start with her first public engagement in 2022…
February 2022
Blue Beauty Look – Insurance Value £4,239,792.19
On Saturday 26th February, Meghan wowed in a stunning blue Christopher John Rogers gown for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The beautiful bespoke gown was created in an off-the-shoulder design from blue-ombre silk chiffon, forming a stunning silhouette. Although this is a custom design, similar one-shoulder gowns by this designer sell for around £1,265. Crystal-embellished Aquazzura leather heeled sandals added even more glamour to the ensemble.
Meghan accessorised her gown with Crumpled Metal 14K Gold-Plated Post Earrings by Alex Bittar, a Brooklyn designer whose $275.00 (US) earrings sold out in hours following this appearance, a Cartier ‘Love’ bangle, her engagement ring on one hand and a Lorraine Schwartz Diamond Ring, said to be an ‘eternity ring’ from Prince Harry on the other. Similar to Beyonce’s engagement ring, an 18-ct octagon cut ring from the same designer, the estimated cost of the piece is a cool $5 million! (£4,231,400 by today’s exchange rate). Meghan also wore Princess Diana’s Gold Cuff Bracelet With Blue Stones gifted to her by Harry, which matched the gown perfectly.
Shop the look
Dress: RRP approx. £1,265
Shoes: RRP £930
Earrings: RRP £247.19
Bangle: RRP £5,950
Ring: RRP approx. £4,231,400
The Valentino Power Suit Look – Insurance Value £22,437.67
Following the Opening Ceremony, Meghan attended a reception at The Hague, held for competitors’ friends and family to kick off the Invictus Games 2020.
She looked perfectly polished in a white Valentino two-piece made up of a double-breasted blazer and pin-tucked wool-tailored trousers. Unsurprisingly, there was a 48% surge in Google searches for the term ‘white blazer’ in April, following her appearance.
The suit was balanced with beautifully delicate gold jewellery; two Shiffon diamond rings, a kitten mitten hand bracelet and the ‘Love pendant’ by Sophie Lis which features a diamond plus sign and a ruby minus sign and is poetically inscribed with the French words “qu’hier and que demain”, meaning “more than yesterday, less than tomorrow.” How romantic!
Meghan also wore her Cartier earrings (notably worn on her wedding day) and paired her ensemble with bespoke Aquazurra pumps (also worn on her wedding day) and an ivory Valentino bag.
Shop the look
Blazer: RRP £2,100
Trousers: RRP £770
Bag: RRP £3,072.57
Shoes: RRP £525 (a similar style to her custom pair)
Earrings: RRP £12,600
Necklace: RRP £280
Hand bracelet: RRP £201.74
Ring 1: RRP £2,382.45
Ring 2: RRP £505.91
April 2022
Invictus Games 2020 (The Netherlands)
The international multi-sport event, the Invictus Games, was founded by Prince Harry in 2014 for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.
Held in April this year (due to being postponed because of the pandemic), it’s no surprise that the Games are very close to Meghan’s heart. And, not only does she attend to support her husband, she gives us some incredibly classy looks while she does.
The Centre Stage Look – Insurance Value £27,788.83
Meghan attended the opening ceremony for the games where she took to the stage to introduce Prince Harry. She stepped into the spotlight wearing a lovely Khaite bodysuit, a pair of tailored black trousers (similar to her Altuzarra Serge Flared Trousers worn to the WellChild Awards in 2018), elegantly paired with black mesh polka dot Manolo pumps (these currently seem to be sold out everywhere but you can purchase the same pair in cream here.)
Meghan added more glam to her look with a gold Cartier ‘juste un Clou’ necklace, her bespoke Lorraine Schwartz Diamond Jacket Earrings, a Cartier ‘Love bangle, a Bentley & Skinner A Diamond Line Bracelet (said to be a gift from her father in law, Prince Charles) and another Diamond Tennis Bracelet, (said to be that of her late mother in law, Princess Diana gifted by Prince Harry). Well, they do say diamonds are a girl’s best friend!
Shop the look
Bodysuit: RRP £620
Trousers: RRP £190.83
Shoes: RRP £278
Necklace: RRP £10,800
Bangle: RRP £5,950
Bracelet: RRP £9,950
A Friend in Tweed Look – Insurance Value £6,394.31
On Day 2 of the Invictus Games, Meghan attended to cheer Harry on during the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge, a game designed to test precision, skill and teamwork.
Meghan sported a casually chic ensemble made up of a black tweed crew neck Celine jacket and matching Celine calf-skin Triomphe bag, a classic white t-shirt and faded Moussy vintage jeans. Meghan also wore Linda Farrow Aviator sunglasses and Starburst earrings from Serena Williams jewellery completing the laid-back look with a pair of Beige & Black Chanel Lambskin Ballerinas. Effortless elegance.
Shop the look
Jacket: RRP £2,550
Jeans: RRP £268
Shoes: RRP £615.44
Bag: RRP £1,950
Sunglasses: RRP £680
Earrings: RRP £330.87
Elevated Smart-Casual Look – Insurance Value £31,438.02
Ever wondered how to pull off an elevated smart-casual look? Well, here it is. On Day 2 of the Invictus Games, Meghan hit the track in a gorgeous white belted Brandon Maxwell Jacket paired with a casual pair of straight-leg jeans and Manolos. Her wonderful waves cascade over a pair of beautiful blue sapphire and emerald earrings by Sarah Hendler and her favourite gold pieces were worn to tie the look together; a gold Cartier bangle and watch, Bentley & Skinner tennis bracelet and a pair of Shiffon rings.
Shop the look
Jacket: RRP £1,899.23
Shoes: RRP £666.72
Necklace Charm: RRP £25.96
Sunglasses: RRP £120.37
Earrings: RRP £1,948.29
Bangle: RRP £5,950
Bracelet: RRP £9,950
Watch: RRP £8,495
Ring 1: RRP £2,382.45
May 2022
The Prince and the Polo Look – Insurance Value £16,670.37
In May, Meghan attended the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet club to cheer Prince Harry on as he played. Meghan looked very demure in a Black Sheer Stripe Sun Hat and a Celine black polka dot tie-neck blouse (currently sold out but you can find a similar one without the tie-neck detail here), which was beautifully paired with a pair of white high-rise pleated shorts and Aquazzura savoy mesh cutout pumps. She completed her summer ensemble with a pair of sunnies, her Valentino ones of course. Google searches for the term ‘white shorts’ surged by 29% directly following her appearance.
Now, let’s take a look at accessories. Meghan wore a piece that we have seen featured in many of her looks this year, her Cartier ‘Love’ bangle, as well as a gold Cartier ‘Tank’ watch and a gold necklace by Verse.
Shop the look
Blouse: RRP £990
Shorts: RRP £469
Shoes: RRP £228
Sunglasses: RRP £120.37
Bangle: RRP £5,950
Watch: RRP £8,495
Necklace: RRP £418
June 2022
A Great Day for Greige Look – Insurance Value £19,974.40
In June this year, Meghan and Harry went on a 4-day visit to the UK where they attended some of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.
On day two of the festivities, Meghan attended the National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s in a stunning greige ensemble, featuring a Dior Haute Couture trench coat by Maria Grazia Chiuri from the Spring/Summer 2022 collection. This is no longer available online but you can purchase a trench coat from their current collection here.
The House of Dior confirmed that Meghan also wore a coordinating wool-silk blend skirt and an organza shirt underneath the coat. The Fashion house also created the gloves. The elegant ensemble was worn with Dior ‘D’Moi’ Pumps in greige (you can find a similar pair here) and a bespoke hat fashioned by Stephen Jones Millinery.
A pair of sparkly Birks Snowflake diamond earrings elevated the look beautifully, with Meghan also wearing her favourite Cartier bangle.
Shop the look
Coat: RRP £3,400
Shoes: RRP £680
Bangle: RRP £5,950
Earrings: £9,944.40
July 2022
Sleek and Chic Look – Insurance Value £20,854.55
Back across the Atlantic in July, Meghan attended the 2020 UN Nelson Mandela Prize award ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters. She looked a vision in black from head to toe, wearing a Givenchy two-piece and black suede Manolos.
The top part of the ensemble was a custom-made Milano knit top from French fashion house Givenchy (similar style here) and a Givenchy pocket pencil skirt (currently unavailable online but we managed to track down the same skirt in red here). Her Mulberry Bag in colour Oxblood provided a beautiful contrast to her all-black attire and she accessorised with her go-to Cartier ‘Love’ Bracelet, gold Cartier Tank Française Watch and Shiffon rings. A sleek ponytail perfectly showcased rose gold diamond earrings by Vanessa Tugendhaft.
Shop the look
Top: RRP approx. £670
Skirt: RRP £637.13
Bag: RRP £1,050
Shoes: RRP £545
Bangle: RRP £5,950
Watch: RRP £8,495
Earrings: RRP £619.06
Ring 1: RRP £2,382.45
Ring 2: RRP £505.91
And now, for the moment you’ve been waiting for… the total insurance value of these eight outfits.
Based on these 8 outfits and jewellery alone, this collection would need to be insured to the value of more than £4,330,992.90 ($5,016,155.98)! We know, it truly does make the eyes water!
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