Meghan Markle Makes a Dramatic Entrance in a Harbison Studio Strapless Gown and Floor-Length Cloak

The duchess attended a star-studded gala honoring Beyoncé's mom.

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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, attends Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala Honoring Ms Tina Knowles at Paramount Studios on February 07, 2026
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After sharing a sweet Instagram Story featuring husband Prince Harry, Meghan Markle stepped out in Los Angeles for the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala in honor of Beyoncé and Solange's mom, Tina Knowles. For the star-studded occasion, the Duchess of Sussex wore a sumptuous strapless gown designed by Harbison Studio, paired with a pair of black suede heels.

Arriving at the glamorous event, which was held at Paramount Studios on February 7, Meghan could be seen wearing the sleek, oyster-hued strapless gown, featuring a sweetheart neckline with a striking black trim. A rich-looking, long-sleeve, floor-length black cloak was draped over the Duchess of Sussex's arms.

The Duchess of Sussex's dress gave a nod to the legacy of black fashion, as it was inspired by Zelda Wynn Valdes, a black designer who was primarily active from the 1930s to 1970s. She was one of the founders of the National Association of Fashion Accessory Designers, an industry group intended to promote black talent in the fashion industry.

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For footwear, the royal kept it classic with a pair of Stuart Weitzman's 100mm Nudist Sandals in Black Suede. A pair of oversize onyx-and-diamond drop earrings and a coordinating ring by Maison Mèrenor completed the sleek red carpet outfit.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, attends Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala Honoring Ms Tina Knowles at Paramount Studios on February 07, 2026

Meghan Markle attending the Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala on February 7, 2026.

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Upon her arrival to the red carpet, the gown's thigh-high back split was visible. With her hair in a slicked-back tight bun, Duchess Meghan looked seriously chic for her solo night out.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, attends Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala Honoring Ms Tina Knowles at Paramount Studios on February 07, 2026

Meghan arrives at the event wearing Stuart Weitzman Nudist Sandals.

(Image credit: Savion Washington/Getty Images)

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, attends Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala Honoring Ms Tina Knowles at Paramount Studios on February 07, 2026

Meghan Markle poses in her Harbison Studio strapless gown.

(Image credit: Savion Washington/Getty Images)

Just two days before the event, Meghan shared an Instagram Story offering fans a glimpse inside Prince Harry's home office. The short video clip showed the duchess gifting her husband a bar from her new As ever x Compartés chocolate collection—which has sadly already sold out.

Presumably, Prince Harry didn't accompany Meghan to the gala as he was at home with their two children—Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—and probably devouring more As ever sweet treats.

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Amy Mackelden
Amy Mackelden
Weekend Editor

Amy Mackelden is the weekend editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference.