While social media and headlines were flooded with photos and praise for Meghan's red carpet style, behind the scenes, not everyone was thrilled about the accessory choice. Jennifer Meyer, the ex-wife of actor Toby Maguire and owner of her successful fine jewelry brand, reportedly was furious upon seeing Meghan wearing her creations without permission. Despite loaning pieces to A-listers for events being great promotion, Meghan has a track record of keeping gifted items and not properly crediting designers, as per industry norms.
Sources say Meyer reached out to Meghan's team, demanding an explanation on how the earrings were acquired without following the proper channels. The response received was evasive and without a clear answer, prompting Meyer to take matters public. She addressed the controversy on her Instagram story, stating that the diamonds were not paid for, explicitly not loaned for any event, publicly calling out Meghan for apparently wearing her jewelry without consent or compensation.
Social media erupted, analyzing every word. If Meghan didn't borrow the earrings properly and didn't pay for them, how did she get her hands on such high-end bling? Speculation started, with some suggesting Meghan might have helped herself without permission, prompting Meyer to speak out.
This incident is not the first time Meghan has been accused of borrowing luxury goods without proper permissions or etiquette. From designer clothes to private jet flights, a pattern of entitled behavior has emerged, rubbing the industry the wrong way. Meyer emphasized on another Instagram story that she does not authorize loans without contracts or paperwork, asserting that anyone wearing her pieces should rightfully have written permission.
Despite Team Sussex's attempts at damage control, Meyer refused to walk back her statements. Meghan released her own statement claiming a misunderstanding, stating she borrowed the earrings from a friend and had no idea they needed clearance for the event. Meyer fired back on Twitter, rejecting the friend claim and asserting Megan had no right to wear her designs unpaid or without consent.
For a high-profile jeweler to confront Meghan Markle so openly has shocked the industry. Everyone is captivated by the drama, applauding Jennifer for not allowing Meghan to walk all over her. Adding to the drama, Meyer revealed that Meghan attempted to buy the earrings and offered to pay triple to keep things quiet. Meyer dismissed this attempt, calling Meghan a thief trying to hold on to her property.
Since then, social media reactions towards Meghan have shifted, even among her diehard fans. Comments about Meghan's sense of entitlement dominating hashtags indicate that her excuses are not being bought this time. In Royal circles, this incident has further solidified Meghan's untrustworthy reputation when it comes to borrowed luxury items. Designers might be hesitant to be associated with the PR disaster risk she poses.
It remains to be seen how the Meyer versus Markle saga will unfold, but Jennifer doesn't strike me as the type to back down easily. It will be interesting to see how this drama plays out further.
