The Duchess of Sussex Meghan has made a surprise appearance at the Paris Fashion Week to support a fashion designer friend.
Meghan attended the Balenciaga show on Saturday after making the solo trip across the Atlantic.
She has worn a number of designs by the fashion house’s new creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli and the visit reflected “her support for his new creative chapter”, a spokesman for the duchess said.
It was her first time at the fashion spectacle for more than a decade.
Meghan, 44, was pictured greeting Vogue’s global editorial director Anna Wintour and film director Baz Luhrmann at the star-studded event.
The duchess, who announced her arrival in Paris with an Instagram story, wore a white outfit of wide-leg trousers and a matching blazer from the collection for the show on Saturday.
She completed the look with black pointed-toe heels and a slicked-back bun.
She was later pictured in a sleek black dress.
The spokesman said: “Over the years, the duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo.
“They have worked closely together collaborating on design for key moments on the world stage.
“She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and tonight was no different.
“This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.”
Meghan’s Instagram video also showed her making her way to the event in a car driving through the streets of Paris.
Paris Fashion Week runs until Tuesday, featuring big-name brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel and Hermes.
