Overview

• Pierpaolo Piccioli told The Cut that Meghan Markle reached out to attend Balenciaga’s show, saying there was “no strategy or big orchestration.”
• Piccioli said he informed no one beforehand to preserve “a beautiful surprise,” offering new detail on how her front‑row visit was arranged.
• A spokesperson for Meghan described the outing as the culmination of years of friendship with Piccioli and support for his first collection as Balenciaga’s creative director.
• A short clip circulating online that appears to show Meghan laughing after a runway stumble remains disputed, with her team saying she was not laughing at a model.
• An Instagram story showing her being driven on a route near the Pont de l’Alma drew criticism, while separate posts highlighted behind‑the‑scenes moments; Meghan has recently said she is open to expanding her As Ever brand into fashion or beauty.