Royal Fashion Wars: Meghan Markle’s Curse on Louis Vuitton

In the world of fashion, the public appearance of a high-profile figure can either make or break a brand.

Unfortunately for luxury brand Louis Vuitton, they have recently fallen victim to what many are calling the sartorial curse of Meghan Markle.

It all started weeks ago when Meghan graced the Ripple of Hope awards ceremony in a custom-made white Louis Vuitton gown with a daring thigh-high split.

Instead of driving sales for the brand, the gown seems to have had the opposite effect.

Reports indicate that Louis Vuitton has resorted to offering a 50% discount on the controversial gown in an attempt to attract buyers, but so far, there have been no takers.

In fact, some customers have gone as far as boycotting the brand, expressing discomfort in wearing something associated with Meghan Markle.

Left with dwindling options, Louis Vuitton is now considering selling the gown in regions where Meghan's influence is less pronounced.

On the flip side, there is Catherine, whose fashion choices seem to have a magical touch on brands.

When she appeared at the Royal Concert donning a coat from popular High Street label Hobbs, the coat flew off the shelves within hours.

This isn't the first time Catherine has propelled sales for a brand; Hobbs has had to ramp up production to meet the surge in demand and has witnessed a substantial revenue increase post-Catherine's endorsement.

Louis Vuitton can only dream of such a sales uplift.

In stark contrast to Catherine's positive impact, Meghan's association with Louis Vuitton has resulted in financial losses rather than gains.

Despite being a frequent Louis Vuitton customer, spending millions on their clothing, Meghan's patronage has proven detrimental to the brand's bottom line.

On the other hand, Charlotte, following in her mother's fashion footsteps, has been warmly embraced by Hobbs.

The young princess, at just seven years old, showcased a denim playsuit from London-based brand Hobbs in the family's Christmas card.

The fashion realm seems to emphasize not just what you wear but who wears it.

While Catherine and Charlotte's fashion choices ignite sales and garner praise, Meghan's selections have had an adverse effect.

Tensions between Meghan and the Princess of Wales were fueled by their shared affinity for high-end fashion labels and the battle for priority in donning luxury designs.

Meghan's displeasure over Kate Middleton's wardrobe taking precedence over hers was evident, particularly concerning British designer Erdem Morgulou's creations.

Prince Harry's revelations in his book shed light on the underlying reasons behind the strained relationship between Meghan and Kate.

Meghan's perception of preferential treatment towards Kate, even before becoming a royal, fueled her resentment.

Meghan's insistence on referring to the Princess of Wales as “Kate” while others addressed her as “Catherine” further highlighted the rift.

Camilla Tomini's insights provide additional context to Prince Harry's claims regarding the friction between Kate and Meghan.

Allegations of the Middletons exploiting royal connections for special privileges added fuel to Meghan's grievances.

Despite Meghan's assumptions about the Middletons using perks like the Windsor Suite at Heathrow, Tomini clarifies that only William and Kate had utilized such privileges when traveling with their parents, not the Middletons themselves.