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Meghan Markle Makes Paris Fashion Week Debut at Balenciaga show
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The duchess of Sussex attended the Balenciaga spring/Summer 2024 show on October 1, 2023, marking her first appearance at Paris Fashion week.
Last updated: October 4, 2025, 22:31:59
Arrival and appearance
Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at the Balenciaga show just moments before it began on Saturday, October 1, 2023.Photos taken at the scene reveal her wearing a flowing outfit, accentuated by a trailing white wrap.
Her presence generated meaningful buzz, tho reports suggest it was unlikely to be overshadowed by further celebrity arrivals at this Paris Fashion Week event.
Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2024 Show
The Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2024 show, the debut collection under new creative director Demna gvasalia, took place at the Place Vendôme in Paris.The show featured a diverse range of looks, continuing Balenciaga’s reputation for avant-garde and often controversial designs. Vogue’s coverage details the collection’s focus on tailoring and a return to the house’s roots.
Demna Gvasalia was appointed creative director of Balenciaga in November 2022, following the departure of Georgia Sagiria. His previous work at Vetements and his tenure at Balenciaga (2015-2022) have established him as a leading figure in contemporary fashion.
Meghan Markle and Fashion Week
This marks Meghan Markle’s first appearance at Paris Fashion Week. She has previously attended events during New York Fashion Week, often supporting American designers. Her attendance at Balenciaga’s show signals a potential shift in her fashion engagements, aligning with a luxury European brand.
Markle’s style choices consistently garner significant media attention, influencing fashion trends and driving sales for the brands she wears. Her previous fashion choices have been analyzed for their political and social messaging, as well as their aesthetic appeal.
