Meghan Markle Turns Heads at Paris Fashion Week — First European Outing in Over Two Years
Paris — The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, made a stunning surprise reappearance at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday — marking her first trip to Europe since 2022 and her first time attending a fashion show in over a decade. Her attendance at the Balenciaga show, where Pierpaolo Piccioli has recently taken over as creative director, drew plenty of attention from fashion critics and royal watchers alike.
Meghan arrived just as the lights dimmed, dressed in a sleek white pantsuit paired with black stilettos. To elevate the look, she added a flowing white wrap that trailed behind—an elegant nod to classic runway glamour. Her hair was styled in a slicked-back bun, and she appeared poised, confident, and very much in command.
A spokesperson confirmed that she was there in support of Piccioli, expressing that Meghan has had a longstanding relationship with the designer — wearing his work at important public moments and admiring his craftsmanship and vision. Many viewed her appearance as a personal tribute to Piccioli’s new chapter at Balenciaga.
For Meghan, this was more than just fashion. It symbolized her return, in some sense, to high-profile European events, which she has mostly avoided since stepping back from full-time royal duties. The choice of venue and moment underscores her evolving public role — still influential in fashion and style, but far more selective in where and how she engages.
In her post-Balenciaga appearance, social media lit up. Fans and industry insiders praised her elegant, minimalist look and noted how her presence — unexpected, yet poised — added a layer of intrigue to the event. Many observed that while Meghan has often made red carpet appearances since 2020, a fashion week debut in Paris had until now eluded her.
This brief but memorable appearance also raises questions: will we see more of Meghan at fashion weeks or European cultural events in the near future? Or was this simply a singular show of support for a designer she respects? Regardless, the fashion world watched — and responded. For now, her return to Paris serves as a stylish statement in itself.
