Meghan Markle has mastered the art of messaging with her style, and the outfit she chose for her and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey didn’t disappoint.
For the intimate sit-down, which aired on CBS Sunday night, the 39-year-old Duchess of Sussex wore a $ 4,700 Armani dress adorned with a lotus flower print.
A Markle spokesperson told Town & Country that the design was chosen specifically for symbolic purposes.
Long associated with rebirth and spiritual enlightenment, the resilient lotus can “bloom despite seemingly challenging circumstances” – a fitting choice for an interview in which the Duchess spoke of her “almost insurmountable” time as a member of the royal family.
The Armani dress not only accentuated Markle’s belly with his belted waist, but also served to tie her down to her new home on the west coast. Once dubbed ‘the man who invented red carpet clothing’ by The Telegraph, Giorgio Armani helped create the concept of equipping Hollywood stars for major events, and has become A-listers over the years. dressed, including Cate Blanchett, Julia Roberts, Beyoncé and countless others.
Likewise, Markle accessorized jewelry from Canadian brand Birks and British designer Pippa Small, subtle nods to two countries she calls home.
But perhaps the most eye-catching addition to the Duchess’s ensemble was Princess Diana’s diamond tennis bracelet. “They wanted to wear the bracelet [Harry’s] mother there with them during the interview, ”a spokesman for Markle told the“ Today ”show.
During the Sussex’s conversation with Winfrey, 36-year-old Prince Harry said his late mother would feel ‘angry’ and ‘sad’ about how their relationship with the royal family had ended. To be happy.”
The Duke of Sussex, for his part, opted for a special tie look for the couple’s son, Archie: the same light gray J. Crew suit he wore for the baby’s public debut in May 2019 and for his christening.