Meghan Markle made her debut at Paris Fashion Week, donning two custom designs from Balenciaga.

      In a surprising appearance, Meghan Markle was the final attendee to arrive at the Balenciaga spring/summer 2026 runway show. While she has previously been at New York Fashion Week, this event marked her debut at Paris Fashion Week as the Duchess of Sussex. She attended to celebrate the inaugural collection for creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli, who presented his first runway show for the French brand. Markle was first seen in her front row ensemble as she left the Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris, wearing a custom Balenciaga outfit that featured a white pantsuit accented with a draped shawl, along with a black handbag and heels. Her hair was styled back in a bun, enhancing the sophistication of her appearance. Just a few hours later, after the runway show, she changed into another custom Balenciaga outfit—a sleeveless black dress with a similar draped cape detail reminiscent of her earlier look. She completed her refined appearance with sleek black pumps, multiple gold bracelets, and diamond stud earrings. Below, discover how the Duchess of Sussex embraced Parisian elegance during her debut at PFW.

      (Image credit: Getty Images) On Meghan Markle: Custom Balenciaga top and pants; Balenciaga Knife Pumps ($995); Cartier Juste Un Clou Necklace ($15,400); Cleave & Company ring

      (Image credit: Getty Images)

      (Image credit: Getty Images) On Meghan Markle: Custom Balenciaga top and pants; Balenciaga Knife Pumps ($995); Cartier Juste Un Clou Necklace ($15,400) and Love Bracelet ($7,950); Cleave & Company ring

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