Here's What Meghan Markle's Bags Cost This Year, If You Want to Copy Her Style
Meghan Markle made this the year she turned into a true fashion icon. Now, we now know exactly how much Meghan's accessories cost this year, and it's a pretty penny: nearly £40,000, which translates to over $50,000. Here are the details of the bags she carried this year.
Meghan Markle, former actress, current princess, future mom-to-be, made this the year she turned into a true fashion icon. We followed her every sartorial move and speculated what it might mean. Was she influencing Kate? Was she breaking royal protocol? Where'd she get that cute necklace she wore at Christmas service? Now, thanks to the Daily Mail, we now know exactly how much Meghan's accessories cost this year, and it's a pretty penny: nearly £40,000, which translates to over $50,000 here in the United States. No word yet on how much her clothing costs, but since the royal family clothing budget is up a whopping $2 million since Prince Harry and Meghan got engaged, the answer is probably A LOT.
The single most expensive item in Meghan's handbag closet? The Fendi bag she carried during her Ireland visit in July to meet with Ireland's president Michael Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne. The Peekaboo Essentials bag actually has a surprise beige lining and features a single strap for a briefcase, but make it fashion feel. The bag costs £3,850, a.k.a $5,400 if you want to buy it now. Here's Meghan showing it off in a gray suitdress that is, in my opinion, the ideal professional business meeting outfit.
The least expensive item? The J.Crew Fan Rattan Clutch for only £70 (about $90), which unfortunately is sold out—I'm not surprised, honestly. While I hit refresh over and over in the hopes that it might go back in stock, Shopbop has something similarly cute. Meghan carried the clutch in July to the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, which Harry played in. Meghan accessorized in matching beige shoes and a casual, belted, navy dress. Do you have a favorite bag that Meghan carried this year? Even better, have you bought one of your own?
The Ultimate Meghan Markle Shopping Guide
When: July 14, 2019
What: The Lion King premiere in London.
The Look: Meg wore a Jason Wu dress with sheer long sleeves, Nikos Koulis earrings, and a Gucci Broadway clutch.
When: July 13, 2019
What: Meghan attended Wimbledon with Kate Middleton and Pippa Middleton.
The Look: A white button-down shirt and a Hugo Boss Vesplisa pleated skirt.
When: July 4, 2019
What: Meghan made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon.
The Look: A pair of blue skinny jeans, a simple black vest top, a black-and-white pinstripe blazer by L’Agence, a Madewell hat, and a necklace with the letter "A" for Archie.
When: May 6, 2019
What: Meghan and Harry's first photo call with baby Archie.
The Look: The Duchess chose to wear a white Grace Wales Bonner dress and Manolo Blahnik pumps.
When: February 25, 2019
What: Harry and Meghan attend their royal tour in Morocco.
The Look: A blue Carolina Herrera dress.
When: February 25, 2019
What: Harry and Meghan attend their royal tour in Morocco.
The Look: A high-low black pleated Loyd Ford dress with a white blazer.
When: February 19
What: Meghan's bridal shower in NYC.
The Look: A William Vintage Courrèges Haute Couture coat, a pair of black slim cut jeans, her Solange Azagury Partridge Love Ring, a gray tote, a pair of beige Stuart Weitzman suede heels, and Le Specs sunglasses.
When: February 7
What: Meg and Harry had a date night at the Endeavour Fund Awards.
The Look: A white Givenchy blouse with a black pencil skirt.
When: December 25, 2018
What: Christmas morning service at the Queen's Sandringham estate.
The Look: Meghan wore a navy blue coat over a matching dress and accessorized with a fascinator. It was a lot different than her Christmas outfit last year.
When: December 18, 2018
What: The Duchess visited the Royal Variety Charity’s nursing home.
The Look: She wore a strapless floral Brock Collection taffeta dress that felt very feminine and romantic underneath a grey Soia and Kyo coat.
When: December 10, 2018
What: Meghan presented Givenchy designer Clare Waight Keller with the British Womenswear Designer of the Year Award.
The Look: The duchess was a literal angel in a one-shoulder black gown and Tamara Mellon heels.
When: November 21, 2018
What: Meghan made a surprise visit to the Hubb Community Kitchen.
The Look: Meghan embraced fall in a velvet Club Monaco dress and Club Monaco coat.
When: November 19, 2018
What: Meghan and Harry attended the Royal Variety performance in London.
The Look: The Duchess wore a beaded black-and-white halter dress. She wore the same brand in October during her royal tour in Fiji.
When: October 16-31
What: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex embarked on their first royal tour right after Meghan announced she was pregnant with her first child.
The Look: Shop every single one of Meghan's tour looks here.
When: September 6, 2018
What: 100 Days of Peace Gala in London.
The Look: Meghan Markle wore a mesmerizing blue Jason Wu dress. It's not available to shop yet.
When: September 4, 2018
What: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent the evening at the WellChild Awards located at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
The Look: Meghan strayed from her midi skirt uniform and wore an Altuzarra suit and a blouse by Deitas.
When: August 4, 2018
What: Charlie van Straubenzee’s wedding
The Look: Meghan wore a Shoanah Dress from Club Monaco, a black Philip Treacy fascinator, Aquazzura black pumps, and Linda Farrow LFL512 sunglasses.
When: June 19, 2018
What: Royal Ascot 2018
The Look: Meghan wore a white collared shirt dress from her go-to designer Givenchy. She accessorized with a Givenchy belt, a Philip Treacy fascinator, a Givenchy satin clutch, and Balenciaga pumps.
When: June 14, 2018
What: Meghan traveled to Cheshire with the Queen in her first event without Prince Harry.
The Look: The Duchess of Sussex wore an elegant custom Givenchy dress with a buckled belt and accessorized with a Givenchy satin bag and Sarah Flint pumps. She also wore diamond earrings that were gifted to her by the Queen.
When: June 9, 2018
What: Meghan and Harry celebrated the Queen's 92nd birthday at the annual Trooping the Colour celebration with the immediate royal family.
The Look: Meghan chose to wear a bespoke off-the-shoulder peach Carolina Herrera dress, a matching fasincator, and a white Carolina Herrera clutch.
When: May 18, 2018
What: Meghan and her mother Doria Ragland arrive at the hotel they'll be spending the night in before Harry and Meghan's wedding.
The Look: Meghan wore a gorgeous navy blue Roland Mouret dress and stiletto heels.
When: April 25, 2018
What: Meghan switched outfits after attending a special service at dawn honoring Anzac Day. Here she's pictured attending another commemoration service at Westminster Abbey.
The Look: Meghan wore a two-piece cropped Emilia Wickstead bespoke suit along with a matching black Philip Treacy fascinator and Jimmy Choo box clutch.
When: April 25, 2018
What: Meghan attends a special service with Harry in London honoring Anzac Day—a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates those lost in war or sacrifice for their country.
The Look: Meghan wore a black felt hat, a Gucci suede bag, a grey Smythe Pagoda trench coat from their Fall 2018 collection, and Sarah Flint black suede pumps (a favorite brand of Meghan's).
When: April 23, 2018
What: Harry and Meghan attend the memorial service of Stephen Lawrence—an 18-year-old who was fatally stabbed by a gang of racists in Eltham, south-east London—to honor the 25th anniversary of his death.
The Look: Meghan wore a Hugo Boss dress from their spring 2018 collection. It's not currently available online, but there is one that's very similar.
When: April 21, 2018
What: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry celebrate the Queen's birthday at Royal Albert Hall in London, where a massive concert event was held in her honor.
The Look: Meghan wore a navy blue Stella McCartney cape dress, a pair of navy blue Manalo Blahnik pumps, and a gold Naeem Khan acrylic evening clutch.
When: April 21, 2018
What: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the Invictus Games Reception at Australia House.
The Look: It's officially spring! Meghan paired a floral green, off-the-shoulder Self-Portrait dress with a black Alexander McQueen blazer, black suede Manalo Blahnik heels, and a black leather Roland Mouret shoulder bag.
When: April 19, 2018
What: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the Women's Empowerment reception hosted by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
The Look: Meghan looked elegant for the evening event in a Black Halo belted sheath dress (the brand is based in her hometown of L.A.), strappy Aquazzura velvet pumps, a new Gucci suede and leather shoulder bag, and a pair of Birks diamond swirl earrings.
When: April 18, 2018
What: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet young delegates at the Commonwealth Youth Forum a month before their wedding.
The Look: Spring has sprung in London with this refreshing pin-striped Altuzzara midi dress, a throw-over Camilla and Marc blazer, a colorblocked Oroton crossbody, and Tamara Mellon suede heels.
When: April 6, 2018
What: Harry and Meghan attended the UK team trials for the 2018 Invictus Games at the University of Bath Sports Training Village.
The Look: Meghan went casual with an Invictus polo and Mother denim jeans (the same brand she wore at the Invictus Games back in September 2017) underneath an Aritzia trench coat.
When: March 23, 2018
What: Meghan accompanied Harry during a day of engagements in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They visited the Crown Liquor Saloon, a former Victorian gin palace owned by the National Trust.
The Look: Markle chose a green midi skirt by Greta Constantine, a cream Victoria Beckham sweater, a Mackage coat, Charlotte Elizabeth bag, and brown velvet pumps.
When: March 12, 2018
What: Meghan and Harry celebrate London's Commonwealth Day with the entire royal family.
The Look: Markle teases us in bridal white wearing an Amanda Wakeley dress and coat, Mulberry bag, navy Manolo Blahnik heels, Adina Reyter earrings, and a beret.
When: February 28, 2018
What: Meghan attends her first royal event with Harry, William, and Kate at the Royal Foundation Forum.
The Look: Markle opted for a sleeveless navy satin Jason Wu wrapdress, Aquazurra pumps, and Isabel Marant earrings.
When: February 13, 2018
What: Meghan and Harry had their first official joint visit to Scotland. They began the morning by visiting a castle.
The Look: Markle chose to wear Veronica Beard trousers underneath a gorgeous Burberry tartan trench coat. She accessorized with a Strathberry East/West bag and Birks rings.
When: February 1, 2018
What: Markle attended her first formal event with Prince Harry at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London.
The Look: Markle opted out of a dress and blew everyone away in an Alexander McQueen pantsuit and Tuxe blouse.
When: January 18, 2018
What: Meghan and Harry visited Cardiff Castle in Wales to learn more about the culture and heritage of the community.
The Look: Markle stunned in a Stella McCartney coat, Tabitha Simmons shoes, and DeMellier London bag. Belted coats have become an iconic piece in Markle's wardrobe.
When: January 18, 2018
What: While in Cardiff, Meghan and Harry also visited the StarHub community centre.
The Look: Underneath her Stella McCartney coat, Markle wore an off-the-shoulder Theory blouse.
When: January 9, 2018
What: Markle attended her second official engagement with Prince Harry in Brixton—the first public event of the year for the couple.
The Look: The soon-to-be royal stepped out with her fiancé in a Smythe coat, Marks & Spencer jumper, Burberry trousers, Birks earrings, and a Jigsaw scarf.
When: December 25, 2017
What: Harry and Meghan spent Christmas with the Queen along with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge while attending the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham.
The Look: A Sentaler coat, Club Monaco dress, Birks earrings, Stuart Weitzman boots, and a Chloé bag in the color scheme of our dreams.
When: December 21, 2017
What: Harry and Meghan released their gorgeous official engagement portraits photographed by Alexi Lubomirski at Frogmore House, Windsor.
The Look: Markle chose to wear a sequined Ralph & Russo gown.
When: December 1, 2017
What: Meghan and Harry made their first official public appearance together in Nottingham on World Aids Day.
The Look: A Mackage coat, Joseph midi skirt, Wolford turtleneck, and Strathberry bag.
When: November 27, 2017
What: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement to the world in the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace.
The Look: Line the Label coat and Aquazzura shoes.
When: September 26, 2017
What: Markle joined Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Toronto where the pair made their first appearance as a couple. They broke major royal protocol by holding hands.
The Look: A Misha Nonoo shirt, MOTHER jeans, Everlane tote, Finlay and Co. sunglasses, and Sarah Flint shoes.
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