The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has once again found herself in the center of a controversy, this time involving a high-end designer gown worn during a 2022 magazine photoshoot. The issue resurfaced after Meghan appeared in a promo for her upcoming Netflix holiday special, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, wearing what appears to be the same emerald green, galvanized gown from the 2022 shoot.
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Meghan Markle In Controversy
The dress, reportedly valued at $1,695 (approx. ₹1.5 lakh), was originally borrowed for the photoshoot, according to multiple entertainment reports. The resurfacing of the gown in recent promotional content triggered online debate and speculation regarding fashion loan protocols and whether Meghan had permission to retain the piece. According to several media outlets, journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis discussed these claims on a podcast, stating that Meghan allegedly kept clothing and jewelry from a high-profile photoshoot without returning them.
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However, no official confirmation has been provided by Meghan Markle, her team, or the magazine involved. Reports caution that the situation might stem from a simple misunderstanding. Some sources even argue that the allegations may be exaggerated, noting that royals often archive significant garments as part of their public image records. Social media users quickly identified the green gown in Meghan’s Netflix holiday promo as the same dress from the 2022 photoshoot.
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This observation revived rumors that emerged last year, suggesting Meghan may have taken items from shoots without notice, claims that remain unverified. Another report suggested that Meghan took the dress without asking, based on comments attributed to Grigoriadis on Andrew Gold’s Heretics podcast. She was quoted expressing surprise, questioning why someone of Meghan’s financial standing, living in a $15 million Montecito mansion and reportedly worth $100 million, would retain items she could easily purchase.