Is Michelle Obama Meghan Markle's muse? Duchess appears to mirror her fashion choices - but former First Lady might have echoed the royals too READ MORE: The firm behind the royals' favourite handbags: Aspinal of London's founder 'hugely honoured' that Kate Middleton and Zara love the £595 Midi Mayfair By Rebekah Absalom Published: 08:34, 28 September 2024 | Updated: 08:58, 28 September 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Meghan Markle appears to have found an unexpected fashion muse in former US First Lady Michelle Obama . The Duchess of Sussex has sported a variety of outfits that closely mirror Michelle's style. They include a red Carolina Herrera gown, a turquoise Victoria Beckham dress and a canary yellow Brandon Maxwell number - with each echoing designs previously worn by the former First Lady.
Interestingly, this style influence seems to have become a two-way exchange. Michelle's choice of outfit at the Democratic National Convention in Illinois last month was very similar to Meghan's choice for an outing just five days earlier during her tour of Colombia with Prince Harry . So although some of the matching outfits will be coincidences, the correlation is undeniable for any astute observer, as we explore further below.
Yellow pencil dress In 2018, Meghan wore a canary yellow dress by Brandon Maxwell, which looked strikingly similar to a design worn by Michelle in 2009 Meghan occasionally incorporates vibrant hues into her wardrobe, as shown in 2018 during a visit to Marlboro.