Here's What Meghan Markle's Bags Cost This Year, If You Want to Copy Her Style
Meghan Markle made this the year she turned into a true fashion icon. Now, we now know exactly how much Meghan's accessories cost this year, and it's a pretty penny: nearly £40,000, which translates to over $50,000. Here are the details of the bags she carried this year.
Meghan Markle, former actress, current princess, future mom-to-be, made this the year she turned into a true fashion icon. We followed her every sartorial move and speculated what it might mean. Was she influencing Kate?Was she breaking royal protocol? Where'd she get that cute necklace she wore at Christmas service? Now, thanks to the Daily Mail, we now know exactly how much Meghan's accessories cost this year, and it's a pretty penny: nearly £40,000, which translates to over $50,000 here in the United States. No word yet on how much her clothing costs, but since the royal family clothing budget is up a whopping $2 million since Prince Harry and Meghan got engaged, the answer is probably A LOT.
PEEKABOO ESSENTIAL
The single most expensive item in Meghan's handbag closet? The Fendi bag she carried during her Ireland visit in July to meet with Ireland's president Michael Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne. The Peekaboo Essentials bag actually has a surprise beige lining and features a single strap for a briefcase, but make it fashion feel. The bag costs £3,850, a.k.a $5,400 if you want to buy it now. Here's Meghan showing it off in a gray suitdress that is, in my opinion, the ideal professional business meeting outfit.
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Kayu Crete Wicker Clutch
The least expensive item? The J.Crew Fan Rattan Clutch for only £70 (about $90), which unfortunately is sold out—I'm not surprised, honestly. While I hit refresh over and over in the hopes that it might go back in stock, Shopbop has something similarly cute. Meghan carried the clutch in July to the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, which Harry played in. Meghan accessorized in matching beige shoes and a casual, belted, navy dress. Do you have a favorite bag that Meghan carried this year? Even better, have you bought one of your own?
The Look: A pair of blue skinny jeans, a simple black vest top, a black-and-white pinstripe blazer by L’Agence, a Madewell hat, and a necklace with the letter "A" for Archie.
The Look: A William Vintage Courrèges Haute Couture coat, a pair of black slim cut jeans, her Solange Azagury Partridge Love Ring, a gray tote, a pair of beige Stuart Weitzman suede heels, and Le Specs sunglasses.
What: Meghan switched outfits after attending a special service at dawn honoring Anzac Day. Here she's pictured attending another commemoration service at Westminster Abbey.
What: Meghan attends a special service with Harry in London honoring Anzac Day—a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates those lost in war or sacrifice for their country.
What: Harry and Meghan attend the memorial service of Stephen Lawrence—an 18-year-old who was fatally stabbed by a gang of racists in Eltham, south-east London—to honor the 25th anniversary of his death.
The Look: Meghan wore a Hugo Boss dress from their spring 2018 collection. It's not currently available online, but there is one that's very similar.
What: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry celebrate the Queen's birthday at Royal Albert Hall in London, where a massive concert event was held in her honor.
The Look: Meghan went casual with an Invictus polo and Mother denim jeans (the same brand she wore at the Invictus Games back in September 2017) underneath an Aritzia trench coat.
What: Meghan accompanied Harry during a day of engagements in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They visited the Crown Liquor Saloon, a former Victorian gin palace owned by the National Trust.
What: Harry and Meghan spent Christmas with the Queen along with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge while attending the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham.
What: Markle joined Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Toronto where the pair made their first appearance as a couple. They broke major royal protocol by holding hands.
Katherine’s a contributing syndications editor at Marie Claire who covers fashion, culture, and lifestyle. In her role, she writes stories that are syndicated by MSN and other outlets. She’s been a full-time freelancer for over a decade and has had roles with Cosmopolitan (where she covered lifestyle, culture, and fashion SEO content) and Bustle (where she was their movies and culture writer). She has bylines in New York Times, Parents, InStyle, Refinery29, and elsewhere. Her work has also been syndicated by ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Seventeen, Good Housekeeping, and Women’s Health, among others. In addition to her stories reaching millions of readers, content she's written and edited has qualified for a Bell Ringer Award and received a Communicator Award.
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