With The Celebrity Traitors set to start this week, Meghan Markle has taken notes from Claudia Winkleman’s style as she donned a chic cape coat – and we’ve found the perfect high street alternative
Meghan Markle turned heads in Paris as she made a surprise appearance at Fashion Week, marking her first-ever attendance at the prestigious event. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, travelled solo from her home in Montecito, California, to support longtime friend and designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently became Balenciaga’s new creative director.
Meghan arrived at the show in an effortlessly chic white ensemble, pairing wide-leg trousers with a structured cape blazer from Balenciaga’s latest collection.
Reminiscent of Claudia Winkleman’s iconic Traitors look, Meghan’s cape coat has sparked a new interest in this style for the coming autumn season. And we’ve found the perfect high street alternative to steal her look for less.
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Unlike the Duchess, we can’t all afford Belenciaga, but River Island may have the ideal piece to emulate Meghan’s chic style. This Cream Scarf Cape from River Island (£52) isn’t the same crisp white as Meghan’s ensemble, but it does emulate the same minimalist and effortless elegance with its draped scarf style.
Available in two sizes, S/M or M/L, this cream cape features a wrap-around design that creates a simple, draped effect reminiscent of Meghan’s cape blazer. Perfect for the coming colder months, this piece seamlessly combines the elements of a scarf, coat, and cape, ensuring its versatility and style potential. Whether you’re adding a dash of luxurious sophistication to your workwear wardrobe or want a stylish, royal-approved design to elevate your formal attire, this River Island pick could be just the ticket.
Alternatively, for something a little more wearable, River Island also offers the Cream Knitted Cape Jumper (£39), which features a similar cape draping across the shoulders over a practical and simple long-sleeve knitted jumper. This piece is available in a range of sizes, spanning from XS to XL.
For a blend of Claudia Winkleman’s go-to look and Meghan Markle’s Fashion Week ensemble, Debenhams is offering this Coast Belted Short Occasion Cape Coat for £109, which offers a dramatic cape silhouette with a cinched waist and elegant wide sleeves.
Another look Meghan opted for this Paris Fashion Week was another Balenciaga piece with a similar caped effect, in the form of a black maxi dress. Also paying homage to the iconic Traitors style, shoppers keen to recreate Meghan’s second elegant ensemble should head over to Monsoon, where there has been a surge of interest in their best-selling Ciara Cape Coat in Black (£130). Touted as smart yet slouchy, this coat is designed with XL cuffs for a comfy, cape-inspired finish, decorated with button fastenings in a brassy golden tone for a royal flourish.