Meghan Markle spotted in Paris in 'first appearance in over a decade'

Meghan Markle was spotted in Paris this evening as she attended the Balenciaga fashion show for Paris Fashion Week. In the French capital, supporting designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, Meghan wore an all-white ensemble. The outing "marks her first time back to the shows in over a decade", according to a spokesperson.

The Duchess of Sussex was snapped wearing a buttoned-up white floaty blouse and wide-legged white trousers. The shirt was left effortlessly untucked. The outfit also appeared to have a wide white scarf wrapped around her that draped to the floor.

To accessorise, Meghan Markle held onto a black clutch bag, and paired the outfit with black high-heeled closed toe shoes. Her hair was tied back in her signature bun.

A spokesperson for Meghan Markle told Hello! Magazine: "This marks her first time back to the shows in over a decade. Over the years, the Duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo. They have worked closely together collaborating on design for key moments on the world stage. She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and tonight was no different."

He added: "This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga."

The Duchess of Sussex has worn designs by Pierpaolo Piccioli, formerly creative director at Valentino, many times over the years, including a dramatic red caped gown worn on an official visit to Morocco.

While at the Invictus Games in 2022, Meghan wore a white double-breasted suit by the designer.

While this marked Meghan's debut at Paris Fashion Week, she has been a familiar face at New York and Toronto Fashion Weeks during her time filming TV show Suits, attending fashion events between 2013 and 2015.

Next week, Meghan and Harry, will both travel to New York City to accept Project Healthy Minds' Humanitarians of the Year Award at the nonprofit's World Mental Health Day Gala on October 9.

People Magazine announced the honour is being presented to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their work to make the online world a safer place for families and young people, in addition to their strides to advance mental well-being globally.