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Meghan Markle invited herself to Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week, says designer Pierpaolo
- On Oct. 4, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, reached out to Pierpaolo Piccioli and made a surprise appearance at the Balenciaga fashion show during Paris Fashion Week.
- Pierpaolo Piccioli, Balenciaga creative director, had just debuted his first collection since July, and he and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, have known each other for years, exchanging messages.
- The appearance produced viral moments that reignited debate over Balenciaga's past campaign and Markle's judgement, as she was filmed laughing near the Pont de l'Alma tunnel while a representative denied she laughed at any model.
- Piccioli said he kept Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex's visit secret and called it a rare, beautiful surprise, while a spokesperson told People the trip covered nearly 10,000 miles and was her first Europe visit in over two years.
- Markle has discussed expanding into fashion or beauty with her As Ever lifestyle brand, but critics recently urged caution after past criticised collaborations impacting both her brand and Balenciaga.
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Pierpaolo Piccioli reveals how Duchess Meghan's surprise appearance came about in Paris – and the truth is different than expected.
Meghan Markle made an unexpected appearance at Paris Fashion Week. She appeared at the Balenciaga show in pristine white. But the creative director now reveals that the brand didn't invite the Duchess of Sussex at all...
At the Paris Fashion Week, all eyes were on Meghan Markle, who sunk extensively in the spotlight. Now Meghan's embarrassing secret comes to light: the Duchess has invited herself.
Meghan Markle's designer pal sets record straight on dramatic Paris Fashion Week outing - The Mirror
Meghan Markle attended the Balenciaga runway show at Paris Fashion Week, and while she alluded to being invited by the creative director, he has now told a different story
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at the parade of his friend, Pierpaolo Piccioli, the new artistic director of Balenciaga. But according to the latter, the return of the Duchess of Sussex to the Fashion Week in Paris was not on the programme. Lilibet's mother and Archie would have invited herself to the parade alone.
Balenciaga Designer Says Meghan Markle Requested to Attend Paris Fashion Show and He Kept It Secret From Everyone
Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at the Balenciaga fashion show during Paris Fashion Week and the brand’s creative director is opening up about it. Balenciaga designer Pierpaolo Piccioli revealed in a new interview that Meghan actually reached out to him to ask to attend! Keep reading ...
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