After a month-long fashion renaissance that’s taken her from Paris Fashion Week’s front row to a glittering New York gala, Meghan Markle is once again proving she’s the ultimate style chameleon. At the 2025 Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington D.C., the Duchess of Sussex stepped back into her power-dressing era — merging her Suits-era polish with the relaxed, sunlit ease of her Montecito wardrobe.
A Return to Her Signature Sophistication
On stage, Meghan exuded quiet confidence in a silky ivory blouse by Gabriela Hearst — complete with fluid sleeves and an open collar — paired with a buttery leather pencil skirt by Brochu Walker. Her nude Altuzarra heels, detailed with delicate double ankle straps, elongated her silhouette and brought a subtle sensuality to the otherwise minimal look.
The ensemble perfectly bridged two worlds: the sharp tailoring reminiscent of her Suits character Rachel Zane, and the serene monochrome palette that defines her California chic sensibilities.
Montecito Meets Manhattan
Brochu Walker, the L.A.-based brand behind her sleek skirt, has quickly become a Montecito mainstay — and a favorite of Meghan’s close circle, including Oprah. Known for its refined essentials and quietly luxurious fabrics, the brand embodies the understated confidence that defines the Duchess’s evolving style.
Accessorizing with Guzema’s gold open-band ring trio and sculptural Polène earrings, Meghan balanced modern minimalism with artful detail — a styling signature that’s become her calling card.
Style in Sync with Purpose
During her panel, Meghan opened up about the continued evolution of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, the upcoming holiday special of her Netflix show With Love, Meghan, and the delicate balance between social media and self-preservation.
“It feels like a full-circle moment,” she shared, recalling her days wrapping gifts at Paper Source before her Hollywood breakthrough. “The holiday special really leans into that — I love creating something personal and thoughtful.”
On her business growth, Meghan emphasized digital expansion while maintaining authenticity. “We’re growing the brand’s footprint in the social and digital space,” she said, explaining that she keeps comments off “for self-preservation” but connects through handwritten notes — a gesture as tactile and intentional as her fashion choices.
A Duchess Redefining Modern Power Dressing
Sharing the stage with Vice President Kamala Harris and Selena Gomez, Meghan stood out not just for her style but for her composure — embodying the modern professional woman who is equally at home in a boardroom as she is in a garden in Montecito.
Her look — elegant, tonal, and quietly authoritative — was a masterclass in refined femininity. By merging her past and present, Meghan Markle once again demonstrated that true power dressing lies not in excess, but in ease, confidence, and clarity of vision.
