Meghan Markle has given us a glimpse into her "humble" kitchen, one that boasts enough designer labels to rival a royal palace.
It’s hard not to notice how extravagantly she dresses—almost as if she’s hosting a couture runway instead of a cooking show. But then again, this is Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. Remember when J.Crew tried to distance themselves from her? Now we know Meghan’s love for dressing up extends even to the kitchen.
For the trailer of With Love, Meghan, she reportedly donned a wardrobe worth a staggering $666,000—just to cook. Her choice of attire? A $44 apron from We the Wild, complemented by a $291 white linen skirt from Posse. Clearly, when Meghan thinks "kitchen fashion," high-end sustainable brands come to mind. And the accessories? Far from the modest jewelry most of us might wear, Meghan opted for diamonds, Cartier, and enough sparkle to light up an entire kitchen. In one scene, she paired a $155,000 diamond bracelet with a Cartier necklace valued at over £12,000. The kind of jewelry that says, “I’m just like you, except my accessories are worth more than some nations' GDP.”
Of course, a Meghan Markle production wouldn’t be complete without its share of contradictions. This cooking show, marketed as an intimate look into her life, feels more like a rebranding effort. Isn’t this the same Meghan who spent years criticizing the royal family’s formalities? Yet here she is, serving tea in a picturesque garden house, dressed like a 1950s housewife, complete with a floral dress. Gone are the ripped jeans and bohemian vibe she once championed as a “free spirit.”
The real scene-stealer, however, isn’t the food—it’s Meghan’s wardrobe. A Jason Wu gown makes an appearance, looking more like it’s been plucked from the set of a high-end drama than a practical kitchen setting. Even the sweaters she layers indoors feel unnecessary. Are they meant to suggest she’s cold or simply to flaunt her wealth in yet another subtle way?
As for the cooking itself, Meghan doesn’t exactly have a history as a culinary expert. Wearing a $10,000 watch while chopping vegetables doesn’t automatically make someone a chef. But Meghan isn’t just cooking—she’s selling a brand. Whether it’s activism, family values, or now cooking, she positions herself as an authority on everything. Yet viewers are left wondering if she’ll ever cook something authentically connected to her heritage, or if the recipes will simply be curated from glossy magazines.
The pièce de résistance? The cooking show is still just a teaser. Netflix has reportedly invested significant funds into this project, and all we’ve seen so far is a 30-second clip of Meghan in her high-fashion kitchen. Will there ever be an actual series, or is this just another glamorous distraction?
