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The Duchess of Sussex<\/a> has a penchant for luxury fashion and has acquired a handbag collection worth $350,000, according to a retail expert.\u00a0<\/p>\n Meghan Markle, 44, has also spent between $35,000 and $40,000 on shoes since 2022, making the former Suits actress the royal with the most expensive accessory wardrobe.\u00a0<\/p>\n Luxury retail specialist Christos Garkinos recently analysed the royal wardrobes of six women – including the Princess of Wales<\/a>, Princess Anne<\/a>, the Duchess of Edinburgh<\/a>, and Queen Camilla<\/a> – in what he called a ‘fascinating case study’.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mr Garkinos noted that, while his estimates are ‘purely directional’, Meghan has the highest per-item spend despite having a smaller collection than any of the other royals<\/a> and the fewest number of official appearances.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘Her mix [of shoes and bags] is smaller but higher-ticket,’ he told the Daily Mail.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Duchess’s mix comprises Dior’s iconic Lady bags, Fendi’s Peekaboo design, as well as minimalist pieces from\u00a0Pol\u00e8ne and Strathberry, Mr Garkinos added. She favours shoes designed by Aquazzura, Manolo, and Chanel<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘Even with fewer official appearances, her accessories skew luxury-house core,’ he noted.\u00a0<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Catherine, 43, ‘mixes approachable British brands with a few heritage investments’ for a timeless collection that’s worth around $305,000 in total.\u00a0<\/p>\n