Every since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their engagement last November, fashion and anglophile aficionados across the world have been watching her every move – and with good reason. The California born and bred actress who had a leading role in the legal drama “Suits” before she became the Duchess of Sussex last weekend has turned out to be a sought after trend setter. Several items she’s worn, from coats to shoes, have been completely sold out and back ordered. An Everlane leather tote bag she carried now has a wait list of over 20,000.
Yes, that Markle Sparkle is truly real. The newly minted royal has always had a thing for bags, launching little known brands to fame while also carrying the staples of the designer bag world, from Hermes to Prada to Louis Vuitton.
So if you watched the most anticipated wedding of the year, had very strong opinions one way or the other about the dress and continue to admire Markle’s style, this roundup is for you. Take a look at the bag collection she may or may not have taken with her across the pond.
The Hermes Double Sense
The reversible Hermes Double Sens Shopping Tote was first introduced in 2010 and is available in several materials including the popular Clemence. An every day tote with a double strap handle, the Double Sense also comes in several sizes, including 36 cm, 45 cm and Maxi. Retail Price: $4,450. Shop Hermes
The Gucci Dionysus
Gucci’s popular Dionysus bag with handles that feature exotic animals, is inspired by the Greek God Dionysus, who rode across the Tigris river on a tiger sent to him by Zeus. The Dionysus comes in several colors and designs, from the classic GG Supreme Canvas to suede, leather and esoteric styles. Meghan Markle is carrying the suede super mini Dionysus in black. Retail Price: $830 – $3,300. Shop Gucci
The Louis Vuitton Speedy
The Louis Vuitton Speedy is one of the luxury brand’s most carried and recognizable bags. It was originally designed in 1930, inspired by the larger Keepall travel bag. Though the Speedy comes in four sizes, including the Speedy 25, which was designed for Audrey Hepburn, who requested a smaller version of the original Speedy 30. This bag is in Damier Ebene canvas, created in 1888 and re-released in 1998. Retail Price: $1,390. Shop Louis Vuitton
The Chanel Gabrielle
Debuting in 2017, the Gabrielle was the first major bag design released by Chanel since the Chanel Boy Bag in 2011. A versatile bag, it can be worn a plethora of different ways (seven if you’re into counting). The bag is said to be inspired by a design originally made by Coco Chanel in 1955. In classic quilted leather, the Gabrielle Retail Price: $4,200. Shop Chanel
Goyard St. Louis
The most iconic Goyard tote, the St. Louis is a multifunctional, every day bag. It’s lightweight, waterproof and reversible. The St. Louis Totes are crafted with Goyardine, a colored textile made from linen, cotton and hemp, and then coated for durability, which is what gives it the leather look and feel. The tote also features a detachable pochette to hold your small belongings in the most convenient way. Retail price: $1,150. Shop Goyard
Prada Clutch
Meghan’s convertible Prada clutch is the perfect accompaniment to her look post-prince engagement. Made of iconic Prada Saffiano leather, this Bibliotheque clutch has branded gold lettering with bellowing sides crafted in calf leather and a detachable shoulder strap. Retail price: $1,820. Shop Prada
Prada Paradigm Tote
Chloe Pixie
Carried by Meghan to accompany one of her truly stunning outfits to date (that’s post-engagement of course), this Chloe Pixie bag in suede calfskin leather features panels on the front, unique gold tone hardware and an adjustable strap. Shop Chloe
