Solemn, a class apart, and undeniably royal. The dress code for the UK monarchy comes with an intricate balance of protocols and designs. However, the Duchess of Sussex came in as an oddball in the grand scheme of things. As with a lot of other things within the Buckingham household, she tackled head-on, making her own fashion statement was a given for Meghan Markle. Rather, such effortless was her sense of wear in outings that the royal protocols seemed to bend around her as she carried herself with utmost grace. The same was on full display at this week’s Variety Gala, thanks to Proenza.

In what has now become a trademark, the former Suits actress echoed another resplendent look as she walked down the red carpet.

Meghan Markle shines in her uniquely subtle and minimalistic fashion

On November 16, 2023, Mother Wolf in Los Angeles became a hotspot as some of the biggest names in Hollywood descended for the Variety Power of Women. As with any star-studded event, the cameras were quick to angle their shutters at the walking fashion statements. Taking to a league of her own was Meghan Markle, who stole the show with her now staple style of uber-royal dressing. The Duchess of Sussex opted for a beige Proenza Schouler gown with a plated waist and asymmetrical neckline.

The style found complete resonance with many of her recent outings. Described as polished, effortlessly plaid, and minimal, the royal’s charm was hard to go amiss. The gown also had slits down the length as she paired it with clutches and heels. The look stood complete with minimal accessories such as bare-bones gold jewelry and a hair bun. Standing apart from other headliners such as Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, and Emily Blunt, the 42-year-old is well en route to helm a fashion outing class to her name.

The estranged royal’s appearance at the event comes on the backs of a renewed focus on media deals and a stronger-than-ever pitch into Hollywood.

Netflix leads the Sussexes deep inside Hollywood territory

At a time when tensions between the two factions of royals are at an all-time high, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are on the verge of record success. Thanks to renewed PR post the Invictus Games in Germany, the Sussexes stand firmly rooted in their 5-year-long $100 million Netflix deal. The media deal entitles the streaming giant to continue narrating their story throughout the globe following the first season of the Harry & Meghan documentary.

On another side of the coin, the couple themselves are exploring all options at their disposal. Along with a much-debated possible appearance on The Kardashians, the Sussexes were also in talks with Audible. Although the rumors dispersed, the pair are on a war footing to expand their footing across Hollywood.

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