After a string of solo appearances from her husband Prince Harry , the Duchess of Sussex made one of her own on Saturday night, at the 2024 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles gala. Her vibrant red gown was by Carolina Herrera from the label’s pre-fall 2022 collection. Featuring a deep, U-shaped neckline and thigh-high slit, it couldn’t be further from the more reserved looks Meghan was required to wear as a working royal.
Clearly, she’s still relishing the sartorial freedom she’s enjoyed since moving to the US. If you think the dress looks familiar, it is: Meghan wore it for the first time in November 2021 at the Salute to Freedom gala . The gown has undergone a significant transformation since then: the full, fairytale overskirt of the 2021 outing has been removed, leaving only the sleek, minimal column dress that had been underneath.
Getting an old evening gown altered to look more contemporary is a style strategy for which Meghan’s sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales, has become famous . Catherine’s attendance at trooping the colour in June was a case in point — the sash of her Jenny Packham dress was updated with a stripe, and a black-and-white striped bow added to the collar..