News about Carolina Herrera

Clothes, of course, are a window to a woman's soul. So, one wonders, what on earth is Meghan trying to tell us with her new style direction? A fortnight ago, the Duchess of Sussex turned up on the red carpet in an overly revealing Carolina Herrera U-neck - I prefer to call it a U-bend - split-hem dress that was truly surprising in its dishevelment and inappropriateness for a children's charity gala event. And it wasn't just her ill-fitting dress: Meghan's hair looked wet and tangled, and her toes were exposed in skimpy sandals.

Royal women have access to a plethora of designers, eager for their creations to be showcased on a global scale. However, original designs don't always comply with royal protocol, prompting some ladies to modify revealing necklines and daring slits to create bespoke pieces. Rather than constantly searching for new outfits, some, like Kate Middleton, choose to refashion existing dresses, as she famously did with her floral Alexander McQueen gown.

During a recent stream of public appearances, Meghan Markle (pictured) has been wearing some increasingly racy outfits - prompting some to suggest that she has adopted a new 'revenge wardrobe' as she hits out at her critics in the wake of increasing pressure. Her most recent skin-baring ensemble was a bold scarlet Carolina Herrera frock, with a plunging neckline, tight fit, and daring front slit, which she donned while posing on the green carpet at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala last weekend. It marked the second time she donned the gown, first stepping out in it to attend the Intrepid Museum's Salute To Freedom Gala in New York in November 2021 with Prince Harry. However, the first time she wore it, it featured a large bell skirt and train, giving it a less racy look. And the 43-year-old's style 'has most definitely evolved as she is now showcasing more daring and casual looks (like she used to) that reflect her independence and newfound freedom from her previous royal protocols' according to one expert.

SHANE WATSON: Three years is a long time in fashion, and even longer in the life of the Duchess of Sussex . On Saturday evening, Meghan Markle made an appearance at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala wearing a scarlet, plunge-necked column dress by the American designer Carolina Herrera that she first wore back in November 2021 at the Salute to Freedom Gala in New York - and she could not have looked more different. Then, she was hand-in-hand with her husband Prince Harry , who was wearing black tie, a red poppy in his lapel, his military medals and KCVO cross around his neck. Her hair was scraped up in a neat ballerina bun, her make up was stage bright, her earrings were diamond, and the skirt of the dress had a billowing satin train several feet long.

She's been known to love a slicked-back bun or sophisticated ponytail in recent years - but on Saturday night, Meghan Markle (left) turned to her team of 'hippy hairdressers' for a dazzling new look. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, opted to style her hair in trendy mermaid waves to attend a LA children's hospital gala. For the occasion, the mother-of-two rewore a red Carolina Herrera gown - which she debuted at a Veterans Day event in New York in 2021 - but had the voluminous overskirt removed. The former Suits actress - who opted for a natural makeup look - completed her elegant ensemble with some matching red high heels. Following the event, the High Brow Hippie salon - who also styled Meghan's hair for the ESPN Espy Awards in July and the Invictus Games in February - gushed about their high-profile client on Instagram. Meghan's hair was the work of High Brow Hippie salon employee Hector (inset) - but the salon and its co-founders also counts Julia Roberts, Elizabeth Hurley, Kristin Davies and Gwyneth Paltrow among its celebrity clients. The salon is situated in the bohemian LA neighbourhood of Venice and was founded by friends Myka Harris and Kadi Lee (right) following the success of their shared blog. As well as being a hair salon, Myka and Kadi's brand also promotes 'conscious living' and sells smokeless incense, California olive oil, Mason Pearson hairbrushes and magnesium food supplements. Last month, Myka took aim at 'self-serving' Taylor Swift in an impassioned Instagram post after the star officially endorsed Kamala Harris for US President following her first live debate against Donald Trump.

Meghan Markle attended the LA Children's Hospital gala on Saturday (left) wearing a scarlet Carolina Herrera frock and co-ordinating high heeled strappy sandals. Her barely-there shoes, which showed off her feet, marked a radical departure from the types of footwear she used to opt for. It has been claimed in the past that the Duchess of Sussex 'hates' her feet, and she would usually wear long hemlines, heeled pumps, ballet flats, boots or trainers - meaning her toes were always hidden from view. But of late, the 43-year-old has been bucking that trend, opting for open footwear that shows off her feet on a number occasions. There has been much speculation about Meghan's feet, with some suggesting that she has often worn clothes that are several inches too long for her to hide them from public view.

When the Duchess of Sussex took to the red carpet outside a charity event in LA yesterday evening, it wasn't Prince Harry's hand she held, but her best friend Kelly McKee Zajfen's (pictured right). It was a gala no doubt close to Kelly's heart after her late son George died aged just nine in July 2022. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been a component of Kelly and her husband Julian's support network, with the pair recently attending a tennis tournament (pictured centre and right inset) the day before Harry's 40th birthday in remembrance of George. (Pictured left: Meghan at Powder Mountain in Utah with friends Heather Dorak, centre, and Kelly McKee Zajfen, right. Pictured left inset: Meghan and Kelly)

The Duchess of Sussex, who was at the event without her husband, revealed she was 'happy to be there to support' LA Children's Hospital at the gala yesterday evening. The 43-year-old, who stepped out in a scarlet Carolina Herrera gown she wore previously in 2021, looked effortlessly chic with some beachy waves. She was joined on the carpet by Kelly McKee Zajfen, the co-founder for the Alliance of Moms, an LA 'community of philanthropists who support pregnant and parenting teens in LA's foster care system.' The Duke and Duchess have made a series of separate plans, including Harry's solo trips to London and Lesotho in recent weeks. But according to Judi James , a body language expert, Meghan gave off a 'shy' and 'coy' vibe at the event when she was snapped solo at the event.

Prince Harry appeared at ten solo engagements in the space of 15 days without his wife Meghan as he embarked on a 'quasi-royal tour' across three countries, including New York, London and Lesotho. A representative for the Sussex's did not comment when asked if the Duke has extended his tour, following reports he is lengthening his trip away by a few days. Meanwhile, Meghan spent yesterday evening greeting young children and families in downtown Los Angeles as she attended the LA Children's Hospital gala without Harry.

Meghan Markle took a leaf from the Princess of Wales's book yesterday evening (pictured left) and upcycled a striking red Carolina Herrera dress to the LA Children's Hospital gala. The Duchess of Sussex , 43, previously donned the gown at a 2021 gala in New York City to celebrate the military on the eve of Veterans Day in the US and Armistice Day in Britain (pictured centre left). (The Princess of Wales wore her repurposed Alexander McQueen one-shouldered dress with black opera gloves to the Baftas last year (pictured right), she also wore the same dress to the awards in 2019 (pictured inset).

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, spent yesterday evening greeting young fans as she attended the event in downtown Los Angeles without her husband Prince Harry. The Duke is believed to still be on his solo tour of South Africa , following a whistle-stop trip to the UK in recent weeks, also without Meghan. Sweet footage shows Meghan greeting a family at last night's event before joking to a little boy about being up so late. 'It's past your bedtime for sure,' the Duchess said as she addressed the child, who was being held by his mother.

The Duchess of Sussex caught all eyes tonight as she made a glamorous appearance re-wearing a revealing red Carolina Herrera gown to the LA Children's Hospital gala.

Lana Del Rey reportedly thrifted her wedding dress at local boutique in New Orleans, months before even going public with her and Jeremy Dufrene's relationship. Unlike most stars that opt to get custom gowns made from designers like Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera and Elie Saab for their big days, the superstar, 39, found her look at a store called Vintage Market by Trashy Diva back in May. A source told TMZ that it is 'unclear whether Lana strolled into the store specifically hunting for a wedding dress, but after trying on a bunch of other stuff, she ended up falling for the dress she spotted in the window.' Although the exact price of her gown is unknown, the publication noted that $400 is the 'typical price range for wedding dresses at the store, which features curated styles from the 1920s to Y2K.'

Meghan Markle seems to have found an unexpected fashion muse in former US First Lady Michelle Obama. The Duchess of Sussex often sports outfits that appear to be inspired by Michelle, including a red Carolina Herrera gown, a turquoise Victoria Beckham dress and a canary yellow Brandon Maxwell number - all echoing designs previously worn by the lawyer.

The royal, 52, exuded royal glamour as she waved to a gathering crowd at the season opening of the Royal Theatre in Madrid , which she attended with her husband King Felipe, 56. The glamorous mother-of-two opted to recycle a black midi frock from the 2018 H&M Conscious Collection; first seen on the royal last year at an awards ceremony in Girona. Perhaps still brimming with her birthday glow, Letizia was all smiles as she paced along the red carpet with her husband, even taking the time to stop and wave at guests and fans.n (Pictured: Queen Letizia in decorative black gown from H&M today in Madrid)

Queen Letizia of Spain (pictured) cut a stylish figure in a belted denim dress this evening as she presided over an environmental awards ceremony in Madrid. The smiling royal, who celebrated her 52nd birthday earlier this week, presented the Retina Eco awards, now in their fourth year, at the Spanish capital's Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Often admired for her contemporary wardrobe, the mother-of-two selected a £730 dark denim midi dress by New York-based brand Carolina Herrera for the prestigious event.

Michelle Monaghan made heads turn while out with her daughter Willow, 16, during New York Fashion week on Monday. The Mission Impossible star, 48 - who is slated to appear in the third season of The White Lotus - modeled a stunning grey button front wool cape by Carolina Herrera as she arrived to the designer's fashion show. Her bleached locks were parted to the side and let loose, cascading over her shoulders while rocking the $2,690 dollar ensemble.

Queen Letizia of Spain is renowned for her bold and immaculate fashion choices, not least her sky-high heels. However, earlier this year, the monarch, 51, fractured a toe on her right foot and so traded in her signature heels for comfortable footwear. In May, Letizia debuted a pair of white trainers at an official event for the first time. And over the weeks that followed, she continued to pair her fresh white kicks with trouser suits in a spectrum of colours. But now, the Spanish monarch has been favouring a new, elegant style: block-heeled sandals. They include £45.99 Mango sandals (inset right) and Hugo Boss Melanie sandals, costing £239.

Summer is one of the busiest wedding seasons in the United States, with July to September being the peak months to say 'I do'. During this time every wedding-related event - from the shower to the bachelorette , nuptials and honeymoon - can cost you a pretty penny. To cut costs without sacrificing on style, many brides are turning to secondhand retailers for their looks.

The pair appeared tense, jubilant and nervous - at times hiding their faces behind their hands - as they watched the men's 3x3 basketball at La Concorde in Paris on Monday. Twenty-year-old Amalia - the eldest child of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima - was the image of joy as she clapped when the Dutch players secured an incredible overtime victory.

Queen Letizia of Spain donned a practical sports chic look as she attended the Olympics in Paris on Tuesday. The Spanish royal, 51, took a step away from her usual glitz and glam to sport a trendy pair of jeans and a red polo short in support of her native, Team Spain. Letizia, who is the wife of King Felipe, watched intently during her appearance at the Men's Singles Quarter-Final Tennis match on Roland-Garros - Court Philippe-Chatrier. The queen was joined by Alejandro Blanco, who is the current President of the Spanish Olympic Committee, who joined in on cheering on Spain.

As the European royals flocked to the Olympic Games in Paris they marked the occasion with beaming selfies to remember the sporting event. Queen Letizia , 51, and King Felipe, 56, (left) appeared in great spirits as they posed up a storm from the stands at the opening ceremony last weekend. Elsewhere Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (inset) shared a fun selfie with her lookalike eldest daughter Princess Amalia, 20, while watching the rowing semi-final on Wednesday. Danish monarchs Queen Mary and King Frederik (right) snapped a stunning picture with the Eiffel Tower behind them minutes before the opening ceremony.

Queen Letizia of Spain looked elegant on Tuesday in a vibrant floral print dress as she chaired the annual meeting of the Cervantes Institute in Barcelona. The European royal, 51, had dressed smartly for the heatwave currently engulfing Spain in the lightweight fuchsia gown. She joined the Mayor of Barcelona Jaume Collboni and director of the Cervantes Institute Luis Garcia Montero to attend the annual meeting of directors at the City Hall. Cervantes promotes Spanish culture and the learning of the language, and Letizia has been deeply involved with its mission statement for many years. The Spanish Queen's outing on Tuesday marked her first solo public engagement this month - after the latest bombshell claims made by her ex-brother-in-law, who alleges that he had an 'affair' with the royal after her marriage to King Felipe.

It was once unusual to see a member of the Royal Family sporting trouser suits. Queen Elizabeth II only wore the style twice - during the 1970 royal tour of Canada and following knee surgery in 2003. However, Princess Diana (second from left) pioneered the trend in the 90s, reinventing herself as a power-suited working woman following her divorce from Prince Charles. Catherine, Princess of Wales (left), has followed in her late mother-in-law's footsteps, bringing a modern touch and vibrant spectrum of colours to her business attire. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has also worn trouser suits more than once (centre, in 2022). For Sophie (second from right, 1999), Duchess of Edinburgh, the trouser suit has become a staple of her wardrobe. Last month, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (right) - renowned for her fearless fashion sense, showcased a vibrant turquoise trouser suit - adding to a legacy of stylish royal attire.