If anyone needed any social proof that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is influential then look no further than Dr Jill Biden’s inaugural dress. Yes the United States First lady took inspiration from the Duchess of Sussex’s wedding dress.
Gabriela Hearst designed Dr Jill Biden’s inaugural matching coat. She featured the flowers of the country’s states and an embroidered quote from Benjamin Franklin on the lining. The quote read: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
In 2019 Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was crowned the global most power dresser by global search engine Lyst. Lyst is respected because they use verified facts and figures from search engines to sales.
Meghan’s wedding dress was classic, simple, minimalistic, and timeless. It ushered the boat neck design. Duchess Meghan incorporated flowers from 53 of the commonwealth countries. The veil was made from silk tulle with hand-embroidered flowers.
And I knew it would be a fun surprise for my now husband – he didn’t know! He was really over the moon to find that I would make this choice for our day together, and I think the other members of the family had a similar reaction.- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
The Incoming US President Biden’s message of unity was inspiration for Dr. Biden’s outfit, uniting all the state flowers to create something beautiful. Unity is much needed in the US which has been divided by the rise of fascism in America.
Duchess Meghan the former Meghan Markle’s wedding veil was 16.4 ft and full of symbolism. The dutiful Duchess of Sussex incorporated flowers from 53 of the commonwealth countries signifying their importance to the Sussex brand. Meghan put the commonwealth front and center at her wedding. This nod to the Commonwealth endeared the Duchess of Sussex to the commonwealth even more.
Gabriella Hearst took inspiration from Clare Waight Keller.
Givenchy’s Clare Waight Keller was the designer of the Duchess of Sussex’s wedding dress. This global success of Clare Waight Keller won her the following accolades.
- British Fashion Awards Womenswear Designer of the Year 2018
- House of Givenchy opened first store in London.
- 2019 Time 100 honoree
This wouldn’t be the first time that at a US First lady took inspiration from the Duchess of Sussex. Melania Trump on her trip to UK took style inspiration from the Duchess of Sussex. Truly Meghan the Duchess of Sussex is a style icon.
