Meghan Markle has once again provided an endless stream of meme-worthy moments, and this time, the fashion world is the unfortunate victim. The latest casualty? None other than Ralph Lauren, a brand synonymous with timeless sophistication and elite dressing for decades. Yet now, it finds itself unwittingly linked to Meghan in a way it likely never intended.
Picture the scene: Meghan, strategically positioned in yet another carefully curated setting, draped head to toe in what was supposed to be an effortlessly elegant Ralph Lauren ensemble. Instead of exuding sophistication, she appeared as though she had been styled in the dark by a particularly vengeful adversary. The outfit wasn’t just a misstep—it was a full-blown catastrophe wrapped in beige. The result? The unfortunate resemblance of a department store mannequin left to fend for itself after a chaotic 3:00 a.m. clearance sale.
The offending look consisted of an oversized Ralph Lauren button-up shirt paired with equally disastrous high-waisted trousers. On someone else, the outfit might have looked polished, even refined. But on Meghan, it seemed oddly ill-fitting and shapeless—more akin to a uniform mistaken for hotel housekeeping attire than a carefully curated fashion statement. Social media was quick to react, with one user on X bluntly remarking, "Why does she always dress like a substitute teacher from the early 2000s?" Another quipped, "Ralph Lauren should sue for defamation." The general consensus? Meghan had somehow managed to take a classic, well-tailored outfit and transform it into a walking advertisement for why professional stylists are essential.
In what can only be described as a masterclass in subtle PR strategy, Ralph Lauren responded to the debacle the way one would react to a friend making a scene in public—by pretending it never happened. Unlike their usual enthusiastic embrace of celebrities wearing their designs, the brand remained conspicuously silent. No social media nods, no glossy promotional features, no effusive press releases—just an eerie, deliberate absence of acknowledgment. Whispers among fashion insiders suggest that Ralph Lauren is less than thrilled with Meghan’s interpretation of their classic pieces. One can almost picture the frantic meetings at the brand’s headquarters: "How do we distance ourselves from this? Can we pretend she wore another label? Is there a legal way to erase this from existence?"
This latest fashion misstep is just one in a long list of questionable choices that have left critics baffled. Is Meghan Markle deliberately challenging conventional style rules, or does she genuinely struggle with fashion? The evidence is mounting—high-waisted pants that shorten her frame? Check. Oversized shirts that completely engulf her? Double check. A disregard for properly fitted footwear? Apparently optional.
Perhaps the most ironic twist in all of this is Meghan’s well-documented grievance about wearing too much beige during her time as a working royal. Yet, years later, with full autonomy over her wardrobe, she continues to drown in an ocean of neutral tones. As one X user wryly observed, "She complained about being forced to wear beige, and now, given total freedom, that’s all she wears. Is this performance art?"
At this point, it’s hard to determine whether Meghan is simply fashion-challenged or if she’s unwittingly on a mission to make Catherine, the Princess of Wales, look even more impeccably styled by comparison. Whatever the case, Ralph Lauren’s deafening silence speaks volumes. If they had any doubts about dissociating from this unfortunate moment, social media has made it abundantly clear—they should cut their losses while they still can.
