Meghan Markle’s aspirations of becoming a queen of luxury fashion have gone up in smoke—Kashmir smoke, to be exact.
Reports indicate that she is furious after the high-end brand Loro Piana abruptly severed ties with her, pulling the plug on a $2.2 million deal overnight. The reason? Meghan somehow managed to take one of the world’s most exclusive fashion houses and drain it of its elite appeal. The controversy stemmed from her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, where she likely envisioned herself as the epitome of effortless chic. However, when she appeared in a Loro Piana ensemble—a short-sleeved cashmere top layered over a long-sleeved jumper, paired with wrinkled Zara linen pants—the fashion world was far from impressed.
Critics widely mocked the outfit, with some likening it to a beige-on-beige disaster. For a brand renowned for its understated elegance, this was a PR catastrophe. Instead of embodying refined luxury, Meghan made the label appear mundane, as if it were catering to retirees heading to brunch at a golf club. Loro Piana’s executives wasted no time in damage control, swiftly cutting ties with her to preserve their brand’s prestige.
The financial consequences were immediate and severe. Meghan reportedly lost an estimated $1.5 million in contract value, along with an additional $700,000 in potential bonuses and future deals. Yet, the most significant loss wasn’t just monetary—it was a blow to her social standing. Adding to her troubles, With Love, Meghan has only intensified public backlash. Rather than the heartfelt docuseries she may have intended, it has been widely criticized as an out-of-touch display of extravagance. In one scene, she casually mentions using sparkling water from her personal chicken coop—an unnecessary detail that left many viewers bewildered. In another, she meticulously arranges an assortment of expensive berries for a curated children’s gathering with Mindy Kaling, as if premium fruit were a defining personality trait.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s critics continue to keep a running tally of her missteps, from past plagiarism accusations to the infamous “corn on the cob meets Whole Foods popcorn” debacle. Popular YouTuber Leilani of Barbados did not hold back in her critique of With Love, Meghan, dismissing it as a self-indulgent fantasy. While Meghan’s defenders predictably cry racism, the growing discontent isn’t about her background—it’s about her perceived insincerity. She champions sustainability while drowning in designer labels, flaunts farm-fresh eggs while many families struggle with rising grocery costs, and clings to her royal title while insisting she wants to move on.
The collapse of her $2.2 million deal is just the latest chapter in what has become an ongoing PR nightmare. With Love, Meghan was meant to be her grand comeback, a statement of independence, but instead, it has only further damaged her reputation. Even former high-profile supporters like Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry are reportedly keeping their distance, leaving Meghan to find solace among lower-tier celebrity allies like Mindy Kaling.
At the end of it all, Meghan is neither a misunderstood icon nor a master strategist, nor even a victim of royal oppression. She is a privileged former actress who overestimated her influence. Following the disastrous reception of her show, she now finds herself sidelined—angry, humiliated, and more irrelevant than ever. At least she still has her organic eggs.
