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Meghan Markle Pays Homage to Colombian Designer in Sleeveless Two-Piece Set
By Danielle Campoamor,
1 day ago
On day three of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's high-profile trip to Colombia, Meghan Markle paid homage to a Colombian designer by wearing a breathtaking, sleeveless two-piece set.
According to Hello! , the Duchess wore a dress by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz , reportedly "a favorite" of the Duchess, who has worn pieces by Ortiz in the past.
The deep ocean crop top featuring white horizontal stripes and thin shoulder straps included a bodice overlay that accentuated the matching hello sailor silk maxi skirt, especially as Markle toured Escuela Taller Tambores de Cabildo de la Boquilla , a drum school located in the northern city of Cartagena.
Video of the royal couple arriving, and of Markle wearing the Ortiz dress, surfaced on X, formerly known as Twitter , and as the pair were reportedly surrounded by a heavy security presence.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex during The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Colombia Visit on August 17, 2024 in Cartagena, Colombia. (Image credit: Getty Images)
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According to Prince Harry and Markle's official website, the school is "dedicated to preserving cultural traditions and instilling pride among young students, offers a range of programs that go beyond drumming."
Markle wore another Ortiz masterpiece on day one of the couple's trip to the country, showcasing not only her fashion prowess but her diplomacy chops.
Meghan Markle wears a cutout Johanna Ortiz dress. (Image credit: Getty Images)
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While taking in a performance at the National Center for the Arts in Bogotá, Markle wore a woven, cut-out midi dress by the Colombian designer. She paired the look with a stunning Cartier necklace —the same one she wore for her CBS Sunday Morning interview earlier this month.
She also wore a few Cartier rings and a pair of Jimmy Choo sandal heels.
As Marie Claire previously reported, Markle has a history of paying "close attention to local designers" and then wearing pieces from those designers as a sign of respect to the country she is visiting and its culture.
For the uninitiated, Ortiz is one of the most popular designers to come out of Colombia. After launching the sustainability-driven label in 2003, the designer gained international fame after successfully landing several partnerships with global boutiques.
Still, the fashion designer chooses to operate her thriving business out of Colombia, her home country.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry meet with Invictus Games athletes during day two of their trip to Colombia. (Image credit: Getty Images)
As Marie Claire previously reported, the late royal—who passed away in August 1997 after a horrific car crash in Paris—first wore the earrings back in 1986 on a state visit to Canada alongside then- Prince Charles .
Marle wore the earrings while visiting a group of kindergarten students, which was also, in a way, a subtle homage to her late mother-in-law. Diana, Princess of Wales , was famously a kindergarten teacher before becoming a member of the royal family.
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