Meghan Markle's Long-Awaited Fashion Moment
The Duchess of Sussex has finally revealed her highly anticipated Harper's Bazaar cover, marking the culmination of a five-year conversation with the prestigious fashion publication. Meghan, 44, appears as the winter cover star for the magazine's December 2025/January 2026 edition in a striking black-and-white photograph that showcases her natural beauty.
Behind the Scenes Exclusive
In an intimate behind-the-scenes video shared to her Instagram account @meghan, the Duchess offered fans a glimpse into the photoshoot process. The footage captures Meghan posing thoughtfully for cameras while wearing a silk dress from Ferragamo, apparently without any makeup and with her hair tied back simply.
The black-and-white video shows the Duchess relaxing barefoot on an armchair, chatting warmly with the crew and eventually giving them a round of applause. "Yay, thank you everybody!" she exclaimed at the conclusion of the shoot, demonstrating her appreciation for the team's efforts.
Expressing her gratitude publicly, Meghan wrote: "Thank you @harpersbazaarus @samiranasr and this extraordinary team for a special and unforgettable experience." Editor-in-Chief Samira Nasr reciprocated the sentiment, revealing this collaboration had been years in the making.
Fashion Highlights and Brand Collaborations
The shoot featured an impressive array of luxury fashion houses, with classical music setting the sophisticated tone. The production showcased a row of Gucci shoes and clothing from Balenciaga, including the striking red dress Meghan wore for one of the cover images.
This Balenciaga connection follows Meghan's appearance in the front row at their Paris Fashion Week show in September, where she supported her friend Pierpaolo Piccioli in his new role as creative director. The Duchess explained her attendance: "I was excited for him. I reached out and I said, 'Happy to come and support you.' We kept it a secret, and it was really fun."
For the main cover image, Meghan wore a low-cut black silk blazer with a waist tie from Dior, accessorised with dangling diamond earrings from Tiffany & Co. The magazine proclaimed the feature as "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Meets her Moment."
Personal Revelations and Family Life
In her interview with Harper's Bazaar, conducted partly at the Beverly Hills Hotel and partly at a friend's New York home, Meghan opened up about her relationship with Prince Harry and their family dynamics.
The writer Kaitlyn Greenidge described how Meghan clutched her chest while speaking about her husband, declaring that "no one in the world loves me more than him" and that he would always "have her back."
Reflecting on their first meeting in 2016, Meghan revealed she was drawn to Harry's "childlike wonder and playfulness," qualities that have translated into their married life and business approach. "Even in business, I want us to play and have fun and explore and be creative," she shared.
The mother-of-two, who shares son Archie Harrison, six, and daughter Lilibet Diana, four, with Harry, also discussed balancing motherhood with her career as founder of As Ever. She emphasised her appreciation for being able to "do both" successfully.
Celebrity Moments and Media Relations
The article included several charming anecdotes that highlighted Meghan's unique position in the public eye. At the Beverly Hills Hotel, a waiter brought her an "unsolicited" cappuccino featuring her portrait etched into the foam.
Recognising the image from her 2019 South Africa tour with Prince Harry, Meghan was "tickled enough to take a photo of it," according to Greenidge, who noted this as one of the "lovely and absurd perks of celebrity."
This Harper's Bazaar feature marks Meghan's first major magazine cover since her 2022 appearance on New York Magazine's The Cut, which later published critical pieces about her projects. The Duchess continues to navigate her public persona while maintaining her business ventures and family life in Montecito, California.
