Meghan Markle has fiercely responded to what her team calls completely false allegations about a designer dress featured in her new Netflix holiday special promotion.
The Controversy Explained
The drama began when sharp-eyed fashion enthusiasts noticed something familiar about Meghan's outfit in the promotional material for her upcoming Netflix show "With Love, Meghan". The Duchess of Sussex appeared wearing the exact same forest green one-shoulder gown by designer Galvan that she had worn three years earlier during a photoshoot with Variety magazine.
This observation sparked unverified rumors suggesting that Meghan had taken the expensive designer piece, valued at approximately £1,300, home from the 2022 photoshoot without obtaining proper permission.
Official Response and Denial
Meghan's spokesperson did not hold back when addressing these allegations. In a strongly worded statement, they declared: "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."
The spokesperson emphasized that any items kept were done so with complete transparency and followed all contractual arrangements made during the original photoshoot.
Industry Practice Revealed
Adding context to the situation, a source speaking to the Express revealed that it's actually "commonplace and prudent" for items from photoshoots to be kept by participants. This standard practice helps prevent situations where third parties might attempt to auction off celebrity-worn garments for enormous profits in the future.
In the Netflix promo, which will debut next week, viewers can see Meghan wearing the controversial Galvan dress while lighting candles at an elegantly set dinner table. The holiday special marks another milestone in Meghan and Prince Harry's content creation partnership with the streaming giant.
The timing of these allegations comes as the Duchess prepares for the launch of her new project, though her team has made it clear they won't tolerate what they consider baseless and damaging rumors about her professional conduct.
