Meghan Markle Faces Another Setback as Emma Grede SNUBBED Her for As Ever Collab

In a turn of events that has left many royal and business observers surprised, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly suffered another Setback in her entrepreneurial ambitions. For weeks, speculation ran rampant about a possible partnership with fashion mogul Emma Grede, particularly concerning Markle’s fledgling lifestyle brand, As Ever. However, sources close to Grede have since confirmed that a formal Collab with As Ever is not happening. This has led to the widespread perception that Meghan Markle was, in effect, SNUBBED by the business powerhouse.

The rumors first gained traction after the Duchess was spotted at a lavish Los Angeles dinner hosted by Emma Grede in mid-October. The event was a high-profile, "women-empowerment" affair, complete with curated social media posts showing the two women smiling together. Markle’s brand, As Ever, even supplied the wine for the occasion. The optics were carefully managed, sparking widespread chatter about a potentially lucrative future Collab with the woman behind billion-dollar brands like Skims and Good American. This latest Setback comes as a significant blow to the Duchess, especially after previous struggles with her initial brand, American Riviera Orchard.

The potential for a high-profile Collab with Emma Grede was viewed by many as a potential game-changer for As Ever, and thus a major opportunity for Meghan Markle. Grede is known for her Midas touch in the celebrity business world, transforming her partners into mega-millionaires. A partnership would have lent instant credibility and a proven business strategy to the Duchess's brand. Instead, the public SNUBBED has left the brand, As Ever, in a precarious position.

This isn't the first Setback the Duchess has faced in her post-royal business endeavors. Both her Netflix output and her Spotify deal ended prematurely or with mixed results. The public perception of her being SNUBBED by Grede for an As Ever Collab may reinforce a narrative of her struggling to translate her celebrity into sustainable business success. The timing of this latest Setback is particularly poignant, coming just as Markle was seemingly regaining some momentum.

While some PR experts suggest that the relationship between Meghan Markle and Emma Grede may signal future opportunities, the dismissal of an As Ever Collab remains a clear SNUBBED moment. For a brand already grappling with its identity, this latest Setback raises serious questions about the future of Meghan Markle's lifestyle ambitions. As Ever, it seems, remains a work in progress, needing a successful Collab to turn the tide. A partnership with Emma Grede was the dream ticket; without it, the future of As Ever looks uncertain. It is, perhaps, a painful lesson for Meghan Markle that not every friendly photo op guarantees a successful business deal. The public SNUBBED is a stark reminder of the challenges she continues to face.