Meghan Markle’s dream of becoming a queen of luxury fashion has gone up in smoke—cashmere smoke, to be exact. Reports indicate that Meghan is furious after luxury brand Loro Piana abruptly cut ties with her, pulling the plug on a $2.2 million deal overnight. The reason? Meghan somehow managed to take one of the world’s most exclusive brands and strip it of its elite appeal.
The controversy began with her Netflix show *With Love, Meghan*, where she likely envisioned herself as effortlessly chic. However, when she appeared in a Loro Piana outfit—a short-sleeved cashmere top layered over a long-sleeved jumper, paired with wrinkled Zara linen pants—fashion critics were left unimpressed. The ensemble was widely mocked, with some likening it to a “beige-on-beige crime.” For Loro Piana, a brand built on understated elegance, this was a PR disaster. Instead of exuding effortless luxury, Meghan made the brand look pedestrian, akin to something a retiree might wear to brunch at a golf club.
The brand’s executives wasted no time in damage control, severing their association with Meghan overnight. According to reports, the financial impact was swift and severe—Meghan lost an estimated $1.5 million in contract value, along with an additional $700,000 in potential bonuses and future deals. However, the most devastating blow was to her social standing.
Adding fuel to the fire, *With Love, Meghan* has only intensified the backlash. Rather than a heartfelt docuseries, the show has been widely criticized as an out-of-touch display of extravagance. In one scene, Meghan fluffs eggs using sparkling water from her personal chicken coop—an unnecessary detail that left many viewers baffled. In another, she meticulously arranges an array of expensive berries for a curated children’s party with Mindy Kaling, as if premium fruit were a personality trait.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s critics have been keeping meticulous records of her missteps. From past accusations of plagiarism to the infamous “corn-on-the-cob meets Whole Foods popcorn” debacle, her actions are being scrutinized with ruthless efficiency. Popular YouTuber Leilani of Barbados harshly criticized *With Love, Meghan*, dismissing it as a self-indulgent fantasy. While Meghan’s defenders predictably cry racism, the growing discontent isn’t about her background—it’s about her perceived insincerity. She champions sustainability while drowning in designer labels, flaunts farm-fresh eggs while many families struggle with rising grocery costs, and clings to her royal title while insisting she wants to move on.
The loss of the $2.2 million deal is just the latest in Meghan’s ongoing PR nightmare. *With Love, Meghan* was intended to be her grand comeback, a declaration of independence. Instead, it has become another public embarrassment. Even A-list figures who once supported her—Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry among them—are reportedly keeping their distance, leaving Meghan to settle for sympathy from B-list celebrities like Mindy Kaling.
At the end of the day, Meghan isn’t a misunderstood icon, a master strategist, or a victim of royal oppression. She is a privileged former actress who overplayed her hand. Following the disastrous reception of her show, she now finds herself sidelined, furious, humiliated, and more irrelevant than ever. At least she still has her organic eggs.
