Now that it’s been confirmed that Kate Middleton’s former stylist Natasha Archer found (some) inspiration for the Princess of Wales’ fashions in Meghan Markle, there’s apparently another royal who is also falling in the Duchess of Sussex’s style footsteps.
It seems that Princess Eugenie is finding California cool to be more to her liking than the usual “European summer” fare, according to the Royal Fashion Police Substack, via the Daily Mail. Instead of “florals, pastels and classic English countryside styling,” Princess Eugenie is favoring clothing that is “unmistakably Californian.”
“At public engagements, from Royal Ascot to more casual daytime visits, she’s shifted towards a wardrobe of earthy, neutral tones – olive, taupe, cream and sand,” the publication wrote. “The palette calls to mind Meghan’s now-iconic ’50 shades of beige,’ a soft, minimalist style that became her signature from her Sussex days through to her life on the west coast.”
The blog described it as a “quieter kind of elegance, one that prioritizes ease and polish over ornament” — fans know that “it’s a style that Meghan has long championed: clean lines, refined cuts and a sense of quiet confidence.”
When the Duchess of Sussex was a working member of the royal family, the press dubbed her impact on fashion as the “Meghan Effect” — her breezy sense of style sent shockwaves through the classic wardrobe traditions. In an August 2024 interview with The New York Times, Meghan acknowledged her influence in the fashion world.
“Times where I know there is a global spotlight, and attention will be given to each detail of what I may or may not be wearing, then I support designers that I have really great friendships with, and smaller, up-and-coming brands that haven’t gotten the attention that they should be getting,” she continued. “That’s one of the most powerful things that I’m able to do, and that’s simply wearing, like, an earring.”
Now, that impact is spreading through the royal family as they look to modernize the monarchy. It makes sense that Meghan might influence Eugenie’s style, especially since their close-knit bond carries from California to the Sussexes’ new home in Portugal near Harry’s royal cousin. That breezy style will come in handy along the European coastline.
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