When it comes to fashion, Meghan Markle has the midas touch. Tailored and refined, the Duchess of Sussex has always been able to blend her sophisticated style with her signature relaxed Cali-girl flair.
This year has been a big one for the Sussex’s. In August, Markle released her podcast Archetypes, unpacking the problematic tropes that hold women back where she interviewed stars like Mariah Carey and Serena Williams.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also released their bombshell Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan, providing never-before-seen insight into the couple’s personal life behind closed doors. In addition to many other revelations, Markle explained why her style changed after she left her role as a working Royal in March 2020.
She stepped out for plenty of events too, including the 2022 Invictus Games in the Netherlands in April, and they traveled to Germany to announce that the games will be held in Düsseldorf next year.
From her bright red Another Tomorrow set at the One Young World summit, to her pure white Valentino oversized suit at the Invictus Games, Meghan Markle’s unique brand of personal style is always on point.
Below, GRAZIA USA examines Markle’s best ensembles from 2022, from pristinely tailored business casual to exemplary evening wear.
Meghan Markle in Louis Vuitton
For the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala in New York City, Markle wore a long-sleeve white off-the-shoulder Louis Vuitton gown by designer Nicolas Ghesquière, featuring a subtle center-leg slit. She wore her hair pulled back into a sleek bun with bronze makeup and accessorized the look with black pumps and Princess Diana’s emerald-cut Asprey Aquamarine ring.
Meghan Markle in Stella McCartney
For Queen Elizabeth II’s official state funeral, the Duchess of Sussex teamed her caped Stella McCartney midi black gown with pearl and diamond earrings and a gold bracelet, which were both gifted to her by the Queen, to attend services at Westminster Abbey. According to People, the special earrings were given to Meghan from the Queen in honor of their debut solo outing with one another in 2018. The dress also held sentimental significance, mirroring that of the navy dress she wore to the Queen’s 92nd birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in 2018. The Duchess paired her look at the Queen’s funeral with black opera gloves, a wide-brim black hat, black stockings and black pumps.
Meghan Markle in Anine Bing and Brandon Maxwell
For her trip to the 2023 Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, Markle stuck to her sleek and streamlined way of dressing and stepped out in the perfect transitional outfit for fall. Attending the “One Year To Go” events, the Duchess sported a ribbed knit sleeveless top with a high collar by Anine Bing tucked into a pair of high-waisted pleated Brandon Maxwell khaki twill Holland trousers. The Duchess topped off her chic look with her signature loose bun and diamond gold-rimmed stud earrings.
Meghan Markle in Another Tomorrow
Markle delivered the keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the One Young World summit in Manchester, England. It was the couple’s first joint working visit in Harry’s home country since stepping back from their senior royal roles in 2020. Markle sported a chic set of tailored separates from New York-based sustainable luxury clothing brand Another Tomorrow.
Meghan Markle in Brandon Maxwell
Markle donned a creamy belted jacket by Brandon Maxwell at the 2022 Invictus Games with medium-wash skinny jeans and caramel brown Manolo Blahnik heels and a silver charm necklace.
Meghan Markle in Khaite
At the 2022 Invictus Games, the Duchess of Sussex took to the stage during the Opening Ceremony in a Khaite ensemble comprising of a cream colored off-the-shoulder bodysuit with black trousers. Markle teamed her look with black pumps and a Cartier Juste un Clou necklace.
Meghan Markle in Celine
Markle attended the 2022 Invictus Games in the Netherlands in a classic black tweed blazer with gold buttons by Celine over a white top, teamed with rolled up light-wash blue jeans by Moussy Vintage. The Duchess paired her look with a crossbody Celine bag and two-toned Chanel ballet flats.
Meghan Markle in Valentino
The Duchess of Sussex attended the opening reception for the 2022 Invictus Games in the Netherlands, while giving a masterclass in nailing slightly oversized suiting. The former Suits actress chose an all-white Valentino double-breasted blazer and matching tailored high-waisted pants. She paired the oh-so-chic look with matching white pumps, a Valentino Garavani One Stud bag, plus a gold Cartier Tank watch, delicate hand chain and multiple gold rings. Markle also wore a gold pendant “Love” necklace from Sophie Lis that’s inspired by the poem, “The Eternal Song,” by Rosemonde Gerard. It features a plus sign in diamonds and a negative sign in rubies to reflect the passage in the poem that reads in French, “I love you more (+) than yesterday and less (-) than tomorrow.”
Meghan Markle in Christian Dior Couture
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a National Service of Thanksgiving at London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee for their first appearance with the royal family since announcing their departure from official Royal duties. Markle sported an elegant ivory belted Christian Dior knee-length coat with matching ivory gloves, pumps and a Stephen Jones hat.
