Meghan takes a leaf out of the Cambridge children's style playbook
The Duchess of Sussex has been trying – and, depending on your point of view, failing – to hit the mark on a sartorial offering for some time now. But her latest venture might just be her most successful, at least in terms of emulating royal taste.
'The Easter Edit', which has just dropped on Meghan Markle's Instagram shop, features a selection of homeware, various gifts and, most notably, childrenswear. The latter is presumably inspired by the wardrobes of Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, the children Markle shares with Prince Harry.
This follows the launch of Markle's ShopMy platform last month – a 'hand-picked and curated collection' of products from which she earns commission when followers purchase.
Boys' Ludlow unstructured suit jacket in linen, £188, J.Crew
When you consider the overall mood of the edit – classic, pastel-toned traditionalism – it seems that the family has taken a leaf out of the Cambridge children's style playbook. And if you consider the brands featured, things become increasingly royal-adjacent.
Of immediate interest to royal style fans is a floral and rabbit motif dress from Trotters, which has long been a favourite of the Cambridges, with Princess Charlotte memorably wearing a similar dress from the brand on her fourth birthday. The Liberty-print style she wore sold out overnight, and Meghan's choice might well go the same way given that it's currently reduced to £54 from £72.
Bella Bunny Petal Dress, reduced to £54 from £72, Trotters
Another royal favourite featured is Boden – specifically a cotton baby's dress, £27, featuring shells arranged in rainbow patterns. The Prince and Princess of Wales are known to be fans of this British brand, which even released a 'Very British Baby' collection in 2018, inspired by the birth of Prince Louis. Princess Charlotte has also been pictured in Boden, donning a jumper by the brand for her eight birthday photograph.
Gathered Woven Dress, £27, Boden
As well as dresses, the collection also features two pairs of gingham pyjamas – one in pale blue and one in pale pink – £44, from American brand Petite Plume. The blue pair appear to be the exact style Prince George famously wore to meet President Obama in Kensington Palace in 2016 (he wore them with a dressing gown from the same brand).
Kid's Twill Pajama Set in Light Blue Gingham, £44, Petite Plume
Markle's original edit focused on her own fashion choices, with clothing and accessories from a high-low cross-section of brands, including a Uniqlo trench coat and Saint Laurent sandals. Judging by the fact that these items remained in stock after being featured, it feels fair to say that the venture failed to hit the mark.
Only time – and the spending power of Markle's followers – will tell if this Cambridge-inspired selection is more successful. Given that, at the time of writing, the Boden dress is marked up as 'Selling like hotcakes' on the UK website, it might well be.
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