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Meghan Markle Makes Surprise Paris Fashion Week Return for Balenciaga Debut

Her team framed the appearance as support for new creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli.

Overview

  • Markle attended the Oct. 4 show in Paris, marking her first public visit to Europe since the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf.
  • She sat front row for Piccioli’s debut at Balenciaga, wearing a white cape look at the show and later changing into a black dress for the evening.
  • Prince Harry did not accompany her, continuing a pattern of separate public engagements for the couple.
  • A brief clip of an awkward near‑kiss with Piccioli circulated on social media after the show.
  • Her spokesperson cited a long-standing creative relationship with Piccioli, noting past collaborations on designs for high‑profile appearances.