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This time last year the then-Meghan Markle was a newly-engaged woman preparing to be inducted into the royal family. Flash forward 12 months and she’s a married duchess with a baby on the way. Part of the appeal with the former Suits actress is her polished yet modern look that deviates from the more traditional style favoured by the royal family. Her wedding dress choices caused huge spikes in searches for both Givenchy and StellaMcCartney, while her daytime looks have also inspired millions of shoppers to try a ‘boat neck’ or ‘tuxedo dress’. On average, if Meghan wears a
designer, Lyst reports that brand will see a +200 per cent increase in search demand over the following week.