Meghan Markle Makes Breezy Paris Fashion Week 2025 Debut in White Cape

Meghan Markle made a splash in a bold all-white ensemble as she attended the Balenciaga runway show at Paris Fashion Week Oct. 4, her first-ever appearance at the event.

By Will Reid Oct 04, 2025 9:10 PMTags
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Meghan Markle is proving capes aren’t just for superheroes.

The Duchess of Sussex arrived in style at Paris Fashion Week 2025, donning a dramatic floor-length cape as she made her debut appearance for the Balenciaga runway show Oct. 4.

The breezy accessory was part of an all-white ensemble, which also included a button-down shirt and matching slacks. The 44-year-old completed the number with a black clutch and black heels while opting for a minimalist makeup look and wearing her hair in a slicked-back bun.

While Meghan has attended numerous New York Fashion Week and Toronto Fashion Week shows over the years, she attended her first Paris Fashion Week event in support of  Balenciaga’s new creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli, having “long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance.”

“Over the years, the Duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo,” Meghan’s spokesperson told People. “This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.”

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Later, Meghan—who is mom to Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, with husband Prince Harry—turned heads as she stepped out in a second outfit. This time, the With Love, Meghan star ditched the sleeves for a black ankle-length dress with an asymmetrical neckline while making her exit from the city’s Hôtel Plaza Athénée.

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Of course, Meghan’s interest in the fashion world is nothing new. Last year, she offered insight into how her life as a royal has affected her approach to her wardrobe.

“Times where I know there is a global spotlight, and attention will be given to each detail of what I may or may not be wearing,” she told The New York Times in August 2024, “then I support designers that I have really great friendships with, and smaller, up-and-coming brands that haven’t gotten the attention that they should be getting.”

 “That’s one of the most powerful things that I’m able to do,” Meghan added, “and that’s simply wearing an earring.”

Keep reading to see more stars out and about for Paris Fashion Week 2025.

Naomi Campbell

At ALO and i-D Magazine's exclusive soirée at the iconic Hôtel Plaza Athénée.

Kylie Jenner

At the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show on Oct. 6.

Ayo Edebiri

At the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 6.

Joey King

At the Miu Miu dinner and after-show party at Gigi restaurant in Paris on Oct. 6.

Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, Nicole Kidman & Faith Kidman Urban

At the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 6.

Margot Robbie & Pedro Pascal

At the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 6.

Colman Domingo

At the Valentino show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 5.

Shanina Shaik

At the ALO x i-D Paris Fashion Week Celebration.

Barbara Palvin

At the BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 4. 

Nina Dobrev, Gala Martinez & Ari Fournier

At the V Magazine and Ray-Ban Paris Fashion Week party at Maxim’s de Paris on Oct. 4.

Emma Watson

At the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show on Oct. 6.

Olivia Wilde

At the Chloe show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 5.

Lauren Sanchez Bezos & Jeff Bezos

Leaving the Ritz hotel in Paris on Oct. 4. Lauren wore a vintage John Galliano houndstooth check wool skirt suit from the Spring/Summer 1995 collection.

Cynthia Erivo

At the Givenchy Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 3.

Sarah Snook, Sarah Paulson & Tracee Ellis Ross

At the Loewe Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 3.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

At a dinner hosted by Tiffany & Co. and Lauren Santo Domingo to celebrate the new Bird on a Rock by Tiffany collection on Oct. 3.

Coco Rocha

At RVNG Couture Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 3.

Parker Posey & Britt Lower

At the Loewe Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 3.

Heidi Klum

At the VETEMENTS Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 3.

Pom Klementieff, Tessa Thompson & Gwendoline Christie

At the Christian Louboutin Loubi fashion show on Oct. 2.

Emma Chamberlain

At the Loewe Spring/Summer 2026 runway show on Oct. 3.

Pamela Anderson

At the Mugler Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 2.

Quinta Brunson

At the Gabriela Hearst pring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1.

Paris Hilton

At the Karl Lagerfeld "From Paris With Love" party on Oct. 1.

Kylie Jenner

At the Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 1.

Naomi Watts

At the Mugler Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 2.

Danai Gurira

At the Gabriela Hearst pring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1.

Laura Dern

Walking the Gabriela Hearst Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 1

Olivia Palermo

At the Gabriela Hearst pring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1.

Charlize Theron

At the Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 1.

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