The Powerful Meaning Behind Meghan Markle's $4,500 Purse

Meghan Markle may have left the royal family, but she’s retained her status as a fashion icon. In fact, her recent looks have been particularly iconic! Whenever Meghan is out and about, she wears something stunning. And during a 2021 appearance in New York’s Central Park, fans noticed there was something very special about one of her accessories.

An important show

Meghan and Prince Harry were in Central Park for the Global Citizen Live show, a yearly concert dedicated to social justice. They were there — along with the likes of Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez, and the band Coldplay – to promote vaccine equality and call for vaccination to be a natural right.

First time out

The concert was the biggest stop on a big trip for Meghan and Harry. They hadn’t been seen out and about after the arrival of Lilibet Diana, their second child, during the summer. Neither of the kids were with them, and this was very much a working trip. The couple’s itinerary began with the One World Observatory, followed by the 9/11 memorial.

Watch the wardrobe

The trip required many wardrobe changes for Meghan, and every one of them had to be pitch-perfect. Kate Middleton had stumbled during her own trip to the 9/11 memorial back in 2014, as she’d worn a pink coat that many felt wasn’t appropriate for such a solemn venue.

Meghan’s first NY outfit

In contrast, Meghan wore dark colors. She was in navy from head to toe, and the website What Meghan Wore identified some of the pieces. Her sweater was the “Arianna” from the Giuliva Heritage brand. And her $650 shoes were the “Purist” by Aquazzura. She also had on a bracelet that observers were pretty sure bore the names of her children.