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Meghan Markle Makes Surprise Paris Fashion Week Appearance to Back Piccioli’s Balenciaga Debut

The tightly choreographed visit signaled a deliberate show of allegiance through two bespoke monochrome looks.

Overview

  • A spokesman said the Duchess attended Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2026 show to support new creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli.
  • She sat front row in a custom all-white cape-accented ensemble, then switched to a black cape-effect dress for a Balenciaga dinner.
  • She shared a curated Instagram Reel from the whirlwind Paris trip, offering glimpses of travel moments and styling prep.
  • The appearance was her first visit to mainland Europe since the 2023 Invictus Games in Germany, and she attended without Prince Harry.
  • Coverage highlighted her longstanding collaboration with Piccioli and framed the outing as a controlled, fashion-forward re-entry to Europe’s style scene.