A fashion industry source told Page Six, “They would normally be offered a discount if it’s something the designer can’t part with or a sample that needs to be returned.” The same source also noted, “It’s not unusual for celebrities to ask to keep something they love.”

Royal Fashion Rules vs. Celebrity Standards

During her working royal years, Meghan, like other members of the family, was not permitted to accept gifted clothing. In the months leading to her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry, she paid for her own wardrobe. Later on, she was reportedly granted a clothing budget for official appearances by then-Prince Charles.

Despite stepping away from senior duties, speculation around photoshoot fashion has continued to trail her—particularly when she re-wears a memorable piece. Just last month, Meghan was photographed in a black-and-white Chanel midi dress previously worn for The Cut in 2022, once again reigniting conversations about whether she had retained that outfit too.

Fashion as a Voice When She Couldn’t Speak

Meghan has previously addressed, indirectly, how clothing became more than fabric and labels—it became her language when she felt unheard.

On The Jamie Kern Lima Show, she explained, “There was a long time where… I wasn’t out talking. So if you couldn’t hear me, how could I be heard through what I was wearing?” She also shared her pride in supporting female-led brands: “[It feels] really great when it can help uplift brands that have a great ethos and female founders,” adding, “[It feels] really great when it can help uplift brands that have a great ethos and female founders.”