Last week, the trailer for With Love, Meghan’s Holiday Celebration was released by Netflix. Since that trailer drop – which happened just hours before the Duchess of Sussex’s Harper’s Bazaar cover profile was released – there has not been one day of peace. Part of me believes that the “controversies” are being entirely manufactured by British outlets, if not the palace/rota WhatsApp. But I acknowledge that several American outlets have been doing too much with the “controversies” as well. The sheer amount of bullsh-t over a house manager announcing Meghan’s name (by title) has been astounding. But I still believe Meghan needs to start suing people over this story over “stolen clothes.” Last week, News Nation claimed that the green Galvan London dress worn by Meghan in the WLM trailer was “stolen” by Meghan from a 2022 Variety shoot. Meghan wore a/the green Galvan dress in that photoshoot, and derangers now believe that Meghan lifted the dress (and other pieces) from that 2022 shoot. Well, Page Six has an exclusive update:
A source tells Page Six that Meghan Markle allegedly walked away from a 2022 Variety cover shoot with a $1,695 green gown because it was all part of “archiving” her clothes as a royal. Others are crying fashion foul. Markle had viewers doing double takes over the weekend when a trailer for her show, “With Love, Meghan Holiday Celebration,” showed her in a dress allegedly kept from a 2022 Variety cover shoot.
A fashion source tells Page Six that Markle, “took the dress from the shoot without asking,” confirming rumblings that the pricey one-shoulder, emerald green Galvan “Ushuaia” gown had disappeared from the photo shoot. A second source confirmed to Page Six that Markle ended up with the dress.
However, a third source told us that everyone’s getting their knickers in a twist over nada, claiming that Markle must take the clothes as a royal — and that the whole hubbub is likely “a misunderstanding.”
The source claims they’d heard buzz that, “As a royal, she was required to archive all her looks. It was known that when things were pulled that they may not be returned.”
But this does not appear to be an actual royal protocol. A different source pushed back on the regal tale by telling us no one was ever told of this rule. “It’s a fib!” insisted our source.
In October, Markle was spotted in a black-and-white, tweed strapless midi dress designed by Chanel during a date night with Prince Harry at private NYC club Chez Margaux. She had previously worn the designer piece for a photoshoot in 2022 for The Cut.
When it comes to this supposed green gown-gate, a source tells us no one is spiraling — but calls such a move, “a weird thing to do without asking, since I doubt they would have said no.”
The fashion source explains, “It’s not uncommon if talent loves something from a shoot that they ask to keep it or purchase it. They would normally be offered a discount if its something the designer can’t part with or a sample that needs to be returned.”
“…A weird thing to do without asking…” Literally no one has proof that Meghan lifted the pieces or that she took them without asking. In fact, Meghan wearing the same pieces years later would seem to indicate that she DID ask, or that she was gifted the pieces outright. If she stole them, why would she make a point of being photographed in public wearing those items, or why would she recycle them for WLM? Remember when Lindsay Lohan’s sticky fingers used to grab everything not nailed down? We heard about it in real time, because it’s difficult to keep that kind of sh-t a secret. You think Variety’s stylists or The Cut’s stylists would have kept it a secret if Meghan grabbed pieces from the photoshoots without asking? Please. THAT would have been the story back in 2022. I really hope the Sussex team starts taking care of this story. Don’t ostrich about this, start suing these f–kers.
Update: Meghan’s spokesperson finally released a statement saying that Meghan obviously did not steal this Galvan dress or anything else. The spokesperson called this storyline “highly defamatory.” We’ll have more tomorrow!
Photos courtesy of Netflix. Screencaps courtesy of Variety’s 2022 video. Covers courtesy of The Cut and Variety.
All to deflect from the the lazy wails being supported by taxpayers and acquiring lots of property
Yeah, the age-old trope of the “black woman is a thief” because black people steal. RME. Can’t help show their arses, no?
That’s my very first thought and it reminded me of the articles and suggestions around the time of the wedding about concerns with Meghan’s family stealing from the palaces. These people are horrible people and their racism is part of who they are. Meghan went to a Variety event a year or two after that shoot, by invitation, and nothing has ever been said about this dress or her negatively. I would think that if something like this were true, they would have leaked it at the time and they definitely wouldn’t be celebrating and welcoming that person later. The Cut article oozed jealousy so if it had happened they definitely wouldn’t have leaked that information at the time. This is the UK media and their US media partners lying as usual and not having any shame in their lack of ethics or integrity.
YEP, this right here.
If we wana talk stealing, let’s talk about the 150 acres of parkland that just got usurped by the Wales.
Kate and Will stole a nature center from kids. Why isn’t that a bigger story?
Definitely.
That and a shit ton of jewels that don’t belong to the royal family!!
So who or what is that establishment trying to cover with this false claim.
Stealing let’s talk about all the stolen jewels and artifacts that family has.
What about the boy/man they won’t send his body back to his homeland.
The RF have been stealing jewels, paintings, property, people for centuries.
Why don’t the gutter rags enquire after the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace? Or the sticky fingers of Queen Mum and others that came before her?
They never say the name of those “sources”, because they don’t exist.
Must combat Can’t the proven liar with bullshit stories that Meg is a thief. About “the royals must take clothes to put into the archives” ummm… Meg left royal life 5 years ago.
Meghan brought her own wardrobe to the UK. There should be a,lawsuit against the fake charges of theft .
Agree, Meghan should push back on this nonsense.
I agree. This is lawsuit time. Harry knows how how to do it.
The absolutely gleeful tone in these hit pieces is astounding. And a bit depressing as well to some like me, who’s on the sidelines, looking in. Not for the weak of hearts. And time and time again, she has proven how strong and fortified she is, in her morals, refusal to fold, and the love of her husband, kids, mom, and trusted friends. Some truly close friendships, I may add, she has had since high school. Now, she’s being label a thief. What else?? smh. She has shown women like me, who can come out clawing when attacked, how to be graceful and poised in the line of fire. But ooh, sometimes i wish she’d give it right back. Sue them into bankruptcy!
I am with you, I have so much respect for Meghan and her unbelievable strength. The numerous daily attacks are unlike anything I have ever seen in my life, and all for someone who just fell in love. She’s not a politician, she does absolutely nothing to harm anyone else, and the vitriol aimed at her has only gotten worse.
It has gotten worse because she is successful. The more success she has, the more praises she receives, the more virulent they become.
I’ve never EVER seen such a RELENTLESS, VICIOUS, campaign of character assassination.
Yes she is strong, and Harry is too. But my heart is heavy when I think about all the PAIN they have endured, and how they’ll have to devise a strategy to help their kids navigate this situation… those kids are eventually going to be aware of what has been done to their mom and dad.
Fleurose 🎯❣️
These people hate her. The utterly insane stories and accusations are over the top. Every thing she does, wears, tries is mocked the media. I admire her stones. She is strong. I would’ve been suicidal just a few months if it were me. Does she have any recourse besides suing? Individuals can get protection from individuals who harass her constantly, inciting hate.
@samipup
They don’t hate her.
They are envious of her.
Are they still doing this? Here’s what happened. Meghan looks fire in that green dress. Everyone has been exclaiming how elegant she looks in that emerald green dress for the WLM promo. So now they gotta cheapen it and make it dirty somehow. Bc she looked that good.
Anyways, I got the asever sparkling wine yesterday so I’m ready for the holiday.
Jais, you will LOVE it! It is SO delicious!! I just replenished my supplies of the rosé and the Brut with the free shipping order. I will have to exercise some self-control so I don’t use it up before New Year’s! lol. I’ve come to really enjoy a glass of the rosé at the end of the day or with dinner.
The asever rose really is that good. I’ve never actually had a really nice sparkling wine before. I usually get the 9$ Korbel and drink it with oj for a mimosa. So I’m excited for it.
you three are making this Canadian jealous…it’s not an emotion I’ve often experienced, so it took me a moment to identify it. Especially cause it’s envy mixed with joy. Joy that you’re enjoying her products so much. Joy that every purchase helps secure her and the family’s security. Envy that you can get them, but I can’t. And because of the current leader of the USA, I won’t go fetch my own, because ‘safety first’ and Canadians don’t feel safe at the border any more. So I sit here in a puddle of mucky emotions, being grateful for the glimpses of wonderfulness y’all share.
I got my brut and rosé today! 🥳 Probably will have to re-order, no way will I be able to hold off until New Year’s. The rosé is excellent. The first vintage was delicious but so strong.
This is a story that, unlike so many, could actually hurt her reputation as it suggests unethical and illegal behavior (theft!). They need to hit back now and hard.
The story lacks credibility. The derangers have put out lies about Meghan for years. It can’t hurt her reputation because the usual suspects who spread this disinformation lack credibility
I absolutely agree with you Amy G,
Agreed. When lies like these gain steam and get on the radar of the average person who barely or somewhat engages with celeb news and gossip, the average person doesn’t stop to think about who the source is and what is their motive. The average person does not possess media literacy. So while lots of ridiculous and hateful things said about Meghan don’t leave online spaces the fans and derangers occupy, you are absolutely right that something like this does make a dent.
It’s pretty shocking to see ‘headlines’ accusing someone of theft, which is a criminal offence.
It’s also surprising that these outlets haven’t received a cease & desist letter from H&M’s team – or at least don’t appear to have.
It’s one thing to moan, insult and whinge endlessly about Meghan, it’s another to make statements that are clearly next-level libellous and defamatory.
I’m sure H&M’s team are sick of having to spend their time dealing with harmful nonsense such as this, but in this instance they should have no trouble at all putting an end to this ‘stolen dress’ BS.
And they should put an end to it – no question.
In regards to their team being sick of it…look it’s their job but the timing is always suss. One thing I’ve noticed. They’ve started doing really untrue stories around the holidays just to f-ck around with the Sussexes and their team. That Sun story that Netflix dropped clearly came out in the middle of their summer vacation. This silly story is right in the middle of their thanksgiving holiday, the kids have prob been off since Monday. Pretty sure it’s purposeful just to mess with them. Remember that the DM case is coming up soon. And while page 6 is more aligned to NGN/Murdoch and the Sun, don’t forget that the current editor of the Sun, Victoria Newton is named in the upcoming DM case. So yeah.
I suspect the ‘allegedly’ is there to protect the newspaper from being sued.
I was about celebrate a day w/o a bullsh*t article about Meghan Sussex.
Sadly, I don’t think that is possible. Money is left on the table if the Sussexes are not written about.
I agree that this narrative should be countered and I’m sure Natalie Maines is on it. IMO this is directly aimed at shooting down Meghan’s fashion triumph at Balenciaga last month by painting her as a thief, just as the “recollections may vary” is aimed at painting her a liar. Character assassination that directly affects her reputation and her business isn’t a narrative to ignore
Kate was supposed to be the one that came up with the ‘recollections may vary,’ when the Queen said it, I realised it was meaningless because the Queen could have known that it was someone one else telling the lies and was making a dig at them instead.
I’ve always believed that phrase came from a courtier. KM doesn’t have the articulacy to have coined it nor, frankly, was the Queen given to that style of sly, smart-ass accusation…..
At the time it was attributed to QEII, in an attempt I feel to alienate H&M further in the public’s perception of the grandson/grandma relationship. In reality, nothing was further from the truth.
They shot themselves in the foot with “recollections may vary” because it works both ways. It’s not a one-way street.
Can you imagine having to put up with this crap every single day???? I’m glad she doesn’t read most of this garbage because I personally could not handle it.
Well she WENT to a very dark place when she was pregnant with Archie. Let’s not forget that the British Media and the Firm ramped up the smear campaign while Meghan was PREGNANT !!! I don’t think I will EVER forgive Charles and William for being complicit and not defending her.
Meghan got help but she’s stated in a couple of interviews that it was HARD WORK to learn to detach herself from the negativity and the attacks (paraphrasing). She is a survivor, plain and simple. I suspect that there is residual pain somewhere beyond the surface… WHO wants to be treated this way ??… But she has had to find a way to survive and thrive. Same for Harry.
Another anonymous source assumes that the dresses are stolen. The dress she modelled would have been professionally made to fit her, not to be sold. I worked in the trade, taller and slimer that average, I got to try on swimsuits before they were sent out to be photographed for advertising. I even got the factory to make one for me, the best swimsuit I ever had, it fitted!
Why isn’t Variety making a statement that this story is false? The same with Reitman’s where the story was Meghan Sussex took the shoes? I would think that both organizations would have an interest in correcting the information. Meghan isn’t the only one who should have to do it.
That is a valid point…why haven’t these outlets spoken up? Between the entertainment world and politics is complicity the new theme?!
I doubt the outlets have been approached for comment because we know it’s not a legitimate story.
I think Emily is right about why the outlets (Variety, Reitman’s) haven’t spoken up – because they were never approached by the writers of the fake stories.
The whole purpose of these smear stories:
1. Put out crap about Meghan using fake / fictional / unnamed sources.
2. Question Meghan’s team about the validity of their fake story.
3. Put out more crap about Meghan regardless of the response. Either way they will put out a 2nd story, where they get to repeat the gist of their 1st fake story.
4. Rake in the clickbait profits of two stories talking smack about Meghan.
5. Pat themselves on the back for using tactics that double Meghan-hate profit.
6. Pat themselves on the back for staying tight with BRFCo, and ensuring future profits by providing the hocus-pocus, magic and human sacrifice desired by British monarchy-supporting readers.
I agree. I can’t believe they haven’t spoken up. Any actor or actress who worked or will work with them should be concerned about being accused of theft years after the event and then being hung out to dry by the publication. Absolute bullshit.
That is a lot of assumptions in that article. IF Meghan had walked away from any photoshoot with anything without permission, we would have heard about it immediately. So right there we know these stories are false.
The British media is worried about the success of WLM and As Ever so this is being used to tear her down now. Its like how didn’t hear about the MBS earrings until right before the Oprah interview.
What’s more realistic in general, for almost any celebrity – they stole something from a photoshoot and then brazenly wore it again for a major promo campaign – or they asked if they could have the dress and were either gifted it or they bought it. It says this dress cost 1600 dollars. Pretty sure thats within Meghan’s budget.
Correct me if I’m wrong but I haven’t seen this story in the British media only Page6 NY post and Newsnation. It seems to be a bunch of people speculating because she wore a dress in a Netflix promo that she wore in photo shoot. Nothing Burger based on nothing
i thought it originated in the british press but if it didn’t….I’m not even sorry for saying that it did lol.
If I had to guess it started online with derangers and got picked up by people needing an easy story for clicks
I think the story first came out in newsnation which makes Fox News look serious.
While I am sure nothing untoward happened, this story seems to be gaining ground and the Sussex coms team should get someone from that shoot to shut this down. I read that Jamie Mizrahi pulled the look together so maybe she should be on record here.
They are playing on the fact that few people understand what happens at a shoot, especially for known celebrities and they are letting people make assumptions, especially the racist haters.
They know good and darn well Meghan didn’t steal the dresses. But this fits with the “Sussexes are broke and grifting” storyline they are pushing. Just like the story about them using Victoria Jackson’s homes for events.
Seems to be another nothing burger that is given more legs than needed. Worth noting that no one related to the shoot in question has publicly come forward regarding or seems to have been asked. I can’t say what that means but it is as much on the fashion house + edit side + stylist etc to refute or corroborate.
Has anyone ever located those missing Crown Jewels that were last seen in Cant’s possession? 🤔
Exactly this. But they’ll happily push a nasty racist rumor that the Black duchess steals. These vultures are vile and disgusting.
Pretty ironic that a family whose entire brand is based on thievery (land, jewels, people) has friendly media out there accusing someone who married in of being a thief. Every accusation is a confession. In other words, projection.
This piece has so many British phrases and words in it that it feels like that the story comes from the UK. My question is why aren’t they asking the Cut or Variety for the answer instead of making up stories? And the kicker is at the end of the piece it says that the subject of the photoshoot either gets to keep the clothes or buy them at a discount. They know that Meghan didn’t steal those clothes as Kaiser said if she did she wouldn’t be wearing them in public.
In newspapers like the Express and the DM you often see the headline being refuted near the end, they rely on most people not reading to the end.
The Page Six editor came from a Britrag and the NewsNation troll was born in the UK but raised in the US. So I guess they have that desire to “protect the crown”.
Please, start suing these bastards!
This.
Meghan ought to sue. This is insane.
The story is quoting a few sources, non identified by name or location. Claims are made without any evidence to support the claims. Time to sue.
I’m sure they would have gone after her before this if she really took it ‘without asking’
Another day another ridiculous story. God they never stop! Even if it’s true that she took it without asking (it’s not true) who cares?!? Lots of celebs take things from photo shoots! I would take that gorgeous dress too! As for the Windsors..almost all their Crown Jewels were from stolen lands but no one is talking about that!
I’m sure Galvan London is thrilled to see Meghan wearing that green dress again. Kate constantly rewears. It’s her new thing. I guess that, too, is stealing.
Out of curiosity, I looked at the Galvan London website and they have so many slinky beautiful dresses. More emerald green, some black velvet. Festive gorgeous dresses if you had the occasion for it.
She looks AI in the portrait covers
WTH?
Her spokesman has now responded, on People. Bravo.
A spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex tells PEOPLE, “The insinuation that any items were taken without the full knowledge and agreement of the on-set stylists or their respective teams is not only categorically false, but also highly defamatory. Any items kept were done so in total transparency and in accordance with contractual arrangements.”
Glad her comms team is on top of it. Derangers will probably try to keep it going but it’s now on record that they would be defaming her.
I like the use of the words “highly defamatory” – like this is lawsuit material.
Exactly!!
That’s a great response.
I forgot all about that Variety cover! But my initial impression was it gave off cult leader vibes which I hated for Meghan. Still not a fan of that photo unfortunately.
Meghan doesn’t seem like the kind of person who wants to waste energy suing every single publication who posts something false about her. Harry was traumatized by the press as a kid and had a personal vendetta. Meghan doesn’t seem like she wants to go that route. They make up BS stories no matter what she does so what’s the point? Unless they’re saying things like she murdered someone or did something truly heinous, I don’t think she’ll give these stories any oxygen. The British tabloids turned her Paris visit into a whole “being disrespectful to Diana’s memory for sharing a video near the Pont de l’Alma tunnel” which wasn’t near the tunnel at all. She didn’t steal this dress. She either purchased it after the shoot or it was gifted to her. If she had a habit of stealing clothes, people from the set of Suits would have been badmouthing her long ago. They are trying to distract from Andrew’s demotion, Charles’s bad health, and William’s shenanigans.
The idea Variety or whoever did the shoot would want to keep the dress is absurd. It can’t be used in another shoot. What do they think they would do with it? Oh, I know. They could have donated it to charity, so really, she was taking it from the less fortunate even if she didn’t steal it.
It’s disgusting that outlets like People will regurgitate racist slander when they know it would not have been possible but admitting that would be admitting Meghan can’t steal clothes from shoots, because she’s Meghan. Lady Gaga would never be accused of stealing from a shoot, because it would never occur to anyone she wouldn’t be allowed (and encouraged) to take anything she wanted, but that can’t be acknowledged about Meghan. They would have to acknowledge her influence.
These despicable scribblers want to use their racist, sexist and misogynistic writings to make it clear to women that they have no rights. They want to show us all what happens when we don’t submit and dance to the tune of their malicious patriarchy. Every day, with their right-wing extremist swamp souls, they write directly and indirectly that those who want to be free should be dead.
But in all their narcissistic rage, they must not forget that we have been fighting this battle for a long time, suffering many wounds and losses, but we have not lost to this day.
“Equal, self-determined and free!”
☝️🎯👏.
@Kaiser Her spokesperson FINALLY addressed this.
They really are coming hard for her. 2 days in Paris really sent them spiraling and they haven’t recovered since,especially with the Xmas special and the magazine cover coming out. Keep hitting them hard Meghan. I understand Meghan not getting in the muck of this because why give it credibility. I’m sure her team is very aware of this, they will respond as they see fit. I don’t know why they would let this blow up over a dress from 3 years ago but at the same time, this is straight off a troll timeline. Every recent negative story , whether it’s creating this gross narrative about the bridge in Paris or this dress have come directly from troll accounts straight up lying. I’m not sure she needs to directly respond because then she’s letting trolls control her news cycle and her life. On the other hand, she is a direct target of press and social media manipulation, and this is a broader issue I hope she addresses directly through her production or podcasts. It’s so obvious it is a smear and they should nip it in the bud, but at the same time, this is a constant barrage that is being utilized to undermine her. It’s exhausting and infuriating and she wants to keep it moving. Why they do things the way they do, only they know and it’s frustrating, but we don’t have this constant onslaught on the daily, which can just tear at you and ruin your life if you let it. We are too quick to think we know what’s best for these people when they have to expend a lot just leaving the house. This is not our life.
So her spokesperson has addressed this and put out a statement calling this defamatory. It’s disgusting how they constantly attack this woman’s dignity and integrity, with these disgusting racist stereotypes. No one has to take any accountability but Meghan needs to constantly respond to these bottom feeders.
Thank God they finally addressed this. I have been periodically checking this morning for an update and just saw Kaiser posted a response from the Sussex spokesperson. This story is one that rose to the level of a requiring a denial.
I agree, Meghan should sue Page 6 for defamation. I believe Murdoch still owns Page 6. They always say “from a source”. I think it’s lying BS. How would anybody even be sure at this later date that nobody told her at the time to take the dress? My son is a professional photographer and I know there are always a lot of people at a shoot. Meghan should sue Page 6 for a billion dollars.
Has there been any clarity on whose idea it was to have an house manager announce “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex!” into an empty house?
Is that just what the house manager always does?
Sorry for not believing Tom Sykes that Meghan demands this everywhere she goes because that would be insane.
These are nothing more than the muddled thoughts of a right-wing, misogynistic, sexist and racist “press”.
That guy goes batshit crazy over everything Meghan does, or what people in Meghan’s presence do, which he blames her for. He goes crazy every time she posts a glimpse of her kids. He’s sounding more looney every day.
The craziest part of all this is tom Sykes not realizing he’s gone completely barking mad over a random dress!
He’s acting like this is on par with stealing the Crown Jewels!!!
Sykes has sold out to the Meghan Hate Industrial Complex so he can eek out a living from his dumb Substack. He knows he sounds barking mad. He doesn’t care because he lacks a moral compass.
Libel. These people are deranged devils.