Meghan Markle is allegedly facing criticism over a new fashion plan related to Princess Diana’s signature style, with sources claiming the “calculated” and “cynical” project could stir a backlash before she even executes it. The Duchess of Sussex is said to be exploring a clothing range inspired by Diana’s famous off-duty look. This style, especially the combination of a white shirt, denim, and a belt, is a style people have linked to the late Princess of Wales and one that still carries a huge symbolic meaning for royal watchers.
Meghan Markle’s plans to launch clothing inspired by Princess Diana criticized, claims source
A fashion industry source exclusively discussed Meghan Markle’s plan with RadarOnline, telling them, “Meghan has been consciously leaning into visual cues associated with Diana for some time now, and that classic white shirt and denim combination has become almost shorthand for that connection.” They added, “It’s a deceptively simple look, but it carries the same mix of confidence and accessibility that made Diana so widely admired.”
However, that connection is exactly what some critics reportedly find troubling. Another insider told the outlet, “There is a growing perception in some quarters that this approach feels highly strategic to say the least,” explaining, “Diana’s image is not only iconic but deeply emotional for many people, and translating that into a commercial product inevitably raises eyebrows.”
Markle’s idea would reportedly build on fashion work she has already done earlier, but this time with much more connection to Diana. But not everyone sees that as a harmless style nod. An insider claimed, “There’s a clear effort to establish a distinct identity in the lifestyle and fashion space, but drawing so directly on Diana’s image means the project is likely to attract accusations it is cashing in on Diana’s tragedy.”
Any project associated with Diana was always likely to draw strong feelings, and Markle’s new plan seems no different.
