Meghan Markle wanted to shine with her work as royal and not her wardrobe, new bombshell biography Finding Freedom has revealed.
The book, written by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, claims that the Duchess of Sussex, 39, wanted to shine a light on small local businesses and grabbed herself a ‘neutral’ outfit for her first royal engagement to Prince Harry.
On 1 December 2017, she wore a £ 595 midi skirt by Joseph and a £ 160 bodysuit from Woldford, which she had selected on her own to accompany Prince Harry to Nottingham, where the couple met a lot on occasion. of World AIDS Day.
Finding Freedom offers an intimately detailed and personalized version of events that lead to ‘dramatic progression of the Sussexes of royal life, with the co-authors who’ have all the information in this book on its at least two sources’.
On 1 December 2017, she wore a £ 595 midi skirt by Joseph and a £ 160 body suit from Woldford that she had selected on her own to accompany Prince Harry to Nottingham, where he met a few people in the basket. on the occasion of World AIDS Day
‘As for her dress, Meghan did not want to be seen as too fashionable going forward,’ reads the book.
‘She had a’ mindful vision, ‘in the hope that the press would concentrate more on her humanitarian work and less on the question of whether she got on best-dressed lists,’ it continues.
Finding Freedom explains that Meghan referred to her outfit as her ‘work wardrobe’, and made sure it consisted of ‘polished pieces in neutral shades that did not restrict the people she would meet or be too flashy.
‘Each outfit should also include at least one piece as an accessory from a local designer, a representation of her solidarity in whatever area she may visit,’ the book adds.
For one of her last outings as a royal, Meghan opted for a form-fitting blue number from her friend Victoria Beckham
George Northwood, the British hairstylist who worked with Meghan two years after her marriage, told the authors: ‘She really brings a lot of thought into those details.
‘I always remember where we went, she would always try to hero small businesses and local jewelry designers,’ he is quoted in the book.
The book is an example of the outfit Meghan has chosen for her first ever royal engagement on the part of Prince Harry, following the couple’s announcement
‘For that all-important first royal engagement – a December 1 trip to Nottingham to attend a World AIDS Day event and meet with Full Effect, a group of positive role models for children – Meghan opted for a khaki-hued midi skirt from the London-based brand Joseph, a basic black turtleneck, and a pair of black suede ankle boots made by British designer Kurt Geiger, ‘reads the book.
For a visit to Cardiff in January 2018, Meghan grabbed a Stella McCartney jacket and a pair of black jeans
They paired the look with a £ 561 black jacket Mackage, a £ 34 ($ 45) belt Babaton by Aritzia and a £ 545 Strathberry bag.
“Her appearance, which she composed herself, received the stamp of approval from Kensington Palace,” the book continues.
Finding Freedom, by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, is out today
Meghan has always had her caution to carry meaningful items during her outing.
During her recent visit to the United Kingdom, on the eve of her and her official departure from Prince Harry as senior royals, she used jewelery to support causes that were close to her heart.
On the night of the Endeavor Awards, where she stood in a blue dress by her friend Victoria Beckham, the Duchess wore £ 95 Gold Snake Hoops by Roxanne First.
The hoops are by designer Roxanne First, who describes herself as the ‘go-to site for the independent woman who builds her own heritage, piece by piece, occasion by occasion’
On a visit to Cardiff in 2018, she wore a pair of black jeans and a Stella McCartney jacket, with an outfit that was carefully crafted to make a statement.
She wore almost entirely British clothing brands, lots of small ethical labels, and also struck a point of difference with her sister-in-law Kate, who normally wears more upright designers.
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