The Mercury

MEGHAN HAILED PRINCESS OF STYLE

- GERRY CUPIDO Hamilton

THE dresses she wears sell out as quickly as she slips into them and her style has been compared to that of the late Lady Diana, who was known as the “princess of style”.

Even though Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, only recently joined the royal family, she’s already stripped her sister-in-law Kate, Duchess of Cambridge of her “most stylish royal” title.

Where Kate once held fifth place, Meghan now holds the third place position on this year’s report by shopping site Lyst.

Kate has slipped all the way down to 16th position on the list that’s compiled through monitored online searches, media coverage and sales of particular outfits worn by celebritie­s.

The website said that every time Meghan, 37, wears a designer item, the brand will see a 200% search increase the week after.

This phenomenon has been dubbed “The Meghan Effect”.

Her wedding day outfits caused huge spikes for both Givenchy and Stella McCartney, while her daytime looks have also inspired millions of shoppers to try a “boat neck” or “tuxedo dress”.

Meghan wore a chic black tuxedo dress to a performanc­e of hit musical

in August. Boat neck dresses and tops are also staples. The olive-green piece she wore to the christenin­g of Prince Louis has proved especially popular in the months since.

During a 16-day tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, Meghan wore one jaw-dropping designer outfit after the other. She wore a number of dresses that sold out online within less than 24 hours of her appearing in them.

 ?? DOMINIC LIPINSKI Reuters ?? Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, stylish in olive green, leave the chapel after the christenin­g of Prince Louis. |
DOMINIC LIPINSKI Reuters Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, stylish in olive green, leave the chapel after the christenin­g of Prince Louis. |
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TOBY MELVILLE ?? Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, at the Wimbledon Women’s Singles final. Her dress style is hugely popular. |
Reuters TOBY MELVILLE Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, at the Wimbledon Women’s Singles final. Her dress style is hugely popular. |

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