IT’S been five months since Meghan Markle revealed she is launching her own lifestyle brand, and excited fans are still waiting for the site to go live. There are still a number of unanswered questions about American Riviera Orchard, including what could be causing the delay. 7 Meghan Markle will soon launch her American Riviera Orchard brand - but there are still a number of unanswered questions Credit: Getty 7 Meghan teased the launch of her brand in March but it is still not live Credit: Instagram / Internet Phil Dampier, author of Royally Suited: Harry and Meghan In Their Own Words said: “Meghan first put her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard out there in March so it seems strange that it hasn’t had the big official launch five months later.
” So far the Duchess of Sussex has teased a couple of products, including sending 50 jams to high profile friends - Chrissy Teigen, Heather Dorak, Tracy Robbins and Kris Jenner - and she also shared a teaser video. Here we look at first unanswered questions surrounding Meghan’s brand “struggles”..
. 1. WHAT IS DELAYING THE LAUNCH? There hasn’t been an update on when American Riviera Orchard will start selling products, and one theory about the delay is that Meghan is still “courting investment”.
Phil shared: “There have been rumours that some of the products have had trademark problems and that needs to be sorted out, as well as financial backing.” Meanwhile brand strategist Lucie Greene added: “I imagin.