Meghan Markle makes feelings clear about her wedding dress designer in surprise statement
Meghan Markle makes feelings clear about her wedding dress designer in surprise statement
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Meghan Markle has made her feelings clear about her wedding dress designer in a surprise statement.
Clare Waight Keller, who designed the Duchess of Sussex's 2018 wedding dress, has been appointed Uniqlo's creative director.
In an email to the New York Times, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, revealed she shops at the famous Japanese casual wear brand and owns several of their pieces.
Waight Keller became Uniqlo's new creative director for men's and women's core collections from Autumn/Winter 2024.
Meghan Markle makes feelings clear about her wedding dress designer in surprise statementPAThe two women kept a close bond over the years, and the duchess praised her friend's collection saying that some of the pieces she owns include a trenchcoat and several dresses.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wrote an email to the publication, saying the two women share “a beautiful friendship”.
She added: “Her pieces for the brand have movement and modern grace.”
Uniqlo's latest collection, named Lightness in Protection, features muted tones and focuses on "layering, movement and play".
Meghan presented the British Designer of the Year Womenswear Award to Clare Waight Keller in 2018
GettyMeghan wore several of Waight Keller's designs for Givenchy during her time as a working royal, including at Royal Ascot and while on tour with Prince Harry in Australia.
But the duchess's most famous piece by the designer is her wedding gown in 2018.
The dress was made of silk with three-quarter-length sleeves, an open bateau neckline and a train with a built-in triple silk organza underskirt.
It featured no lace or any other embellishments. Meghan worked closely with Waight Keller on the design of the garment.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding
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PAAfter meeting the designer in early 2018, she chose to work with her for her "timeless and elegant aesthetic, impeccable tailoring, and relaxed demeanour," according to Kensington Palace.
The two women's close bond was evident during the 2018 British Fashion Awards when Meghan presented the designer with the British Womenswear Designer of the Year award.
She praised Waight Keller's "kindness" and "values", to which the designer said: "This woman is so amazing. I got to know Meghan on such a personal level.
"To have someone like that trust you on such a personal moment in their life... I can't thank you enough because it was the most beautiful moment."
Clare Waight Keller left Givenchy in April 2020 without addressing the reasons for her exit.