Meghan, Duchess of Sussex spotted out and about, part 3

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Part 3 of a nice, unproblematic thread to discuss some of the fab outfits from the Duchess of Sussex, and some of the many great causes she (and Harry) and Archewell supports. h/t @queentim for the original threads.

I really liked this outfit and the way the skirt flowed as she walked - really good choice and quite pared back compared to some other people on the red carpet.

Victoria Beckham is another one that suffers from bunions - it has to be the high heel narrow shoes I imagine.

I don’t really like Meghan (or Harry) - but I am quite fascinated by them. It’s like a secret pleasure TV show that you can’t help watching 😂

Obviously I’m not going to air my views here, and that’s not why I’m following this thread. But I will say that I thought Lemonada is a great fit for Meghan and her brand.

She is driven and ambitious and she’s always talked about feminism. I think rather than big money contracts with giants like Spotify, carefully selected partnerships which really lean into her actual passions could bring genuine success and respect from all quarters.

I know nothing about their finances or how that all stacks up. I dont have any idea what they need to bring in. But if they are able to be more selective and create a stronger brand identity - perhaps separately - then I think they’ll both get lots of credit, and not just from their own fan base.

I guess it all depends on what their vision is and where they hope to be in the future.

Ive always thought Meghan was at her best in more casual, relaxed settings or at smaller, more intimate events where she could be more hands-on. I also thought her more casual outfits in Canada suited her far more than when she dresses up for formal occasions.

Harry seems happiest at Invictus or when speaking to/involved with military people.

It would be really interesting to see them flourish in areas that they’re passionate about rather than dabbling in a bit of everything. Just because I don’t like them doesn’t mean I can’t be fair - and I still think there’s the potential for both of them to be real forces for good.

Is it more or less that the last Star Wars movie?

They are into their 5th year now ‘going it alone’ post RF - realistically the big opportunities are behind them.

Their agents / lawyers struck spectacular deals with NF, Spotify, PRH etc - nothing is going to top that now in terms of global reach and $$$$.

5 years in they are now well past their peak in terms of commercial brand value.

They will continue to grind on through lower tier / status commercial opportunities to maintain their lifestyle - but they (or at least PH) will need to glide through London a couple of times a year to top up on his royal glitter effect so that they remember who he is in the US.

Over the last few years he has had lots of opportunities for royal association to achieve the royal glow boost from PP funeral, The Jubilee, HMQ funeral and the Coronation........quite the timely bonanza - but not sure there is anything else royal coming up for years in the future that he can associate with....and with the current tight lipped, cold shoulder, persona non grata approach this will likely be problematic.

Great post. Fair and measured

💯 totally agree with all of this

Indeed, the film has been HUGELY outperforming expectations, a performance described as “impressive”, “unexpected”, “surprising” in headlines today.

I’m not that surprised, I went to see it with someone who enjoyed it so much they were seeing it for the second time in a week. And as I posted upthread, I found it to be very enjoyable. True, it’s feelgood, but it’s the result of a close collaboration with the Marley family and as Marley is a national icon for Jamaica, there were no doubt quite a few voices to align on. The result is still clearly a huge audience success, even if as usual the critics would have preferred more gruesomeness, not necessarily the case for every cinema goer. I’m often good with feel-good!

Apparently the movie cost $70 million to make, so $101 million in 10 days sounds like something Meghan and Harry’s buddy the CEO of Paramount will be pretty pleased about.

The link below speculates as to why the movie is being such a success. One big factor they seem to have forgot, and probably THE most important one (certainly the one that has haters frothing on social media, ha-ha!), is the boost the movie got from Harry and Megan attending the premiere alongside the Marley family in Jamaica!

Actually scap that, it’s all 💯 thanks to Harry and Meghan and their superstar power!

Go Harry and Meghan! 🌟🌟🌟

https://screenrant.com/bob-marley-one-love-box-office-numbers-good/#one-love-had-weak-box-office-competition

https://collider.com/bob-marley-one-love-global-box-office-101-million/

Off the top of my head, outside of Black History Month, they've been working for some time on a training program with Georgetown about biases against black girls and women in the criminal justice system, and they've been a partner with the Loveland Foundation since launching Archewell for years

Off the top my head there’s the braiding initiative, the NAACP award/grant and menstrual products in I think Nigeria. It’s ok to want more - I definitely do, but I think these projects, are tangible and actionable as opposed to the sometimes vague things companies and charities do.

I don’t really like Meghan (or Harry) - but I am quite fascinated by them. It’s like a secret pleasure TV show that you can’t help watching

And that’s absolutely fine - your assessment of them is very reasonable and fair. There are many of us who simply try to offer a more nuanced view of them than the relentlessly negative view that is offered in the press and in the RF board.

I honestly think that their success is because they had a really great marketing campaign - because trailers and ads were all over my socials way before the movie came out. But I think that the H&M effect did have something to do with some audiences who you wouldn’t necessarily expect to see it going by the trend of this week in my sleepy country corner over the half term. (But of course I remember that anecdote is not data 🤣)

I really don’t think a movie about Bob Marley would need H&M to get people interested.

I am not trying to be mean, but I really don’t understand the purpose of them being there except obviously to get under Harry’s father’s skin. What’s the connection?

Many people can’t conceive that they are not existing at the RF. Their presence there was for the same reasons they have been at other events - they were invited and they thought it would be fun. As I said - I certainly don’t think think their presence drove the movie sales but I think in some corners it certainly helped. 🤷

I think they were invited at the RF and may have chosen to pretend otherwise or to be deluded into believing it was just a friendly invitation.

They certainly spent enough time existing at the RF in the past, it’s not a leap for people to think it’s still happening.

Ha will that be part of their "business model" - pay up to show up. I don't think that model will work with movies though, as much as they (and you) would wish. They have really run out of ideas 😀

After all Megs could not believe "she was not getting paid for this" in Australia. She should be happy now she got paid (free private jet flight and hotel at a minimum).

If I wanted to promote something for the community or country, I would rather keep way away from them to keep things genuine. They have no spine and the common people have a good nose and know it.

Don't get me wrong, as far as I am concerned the RF should also stay away and fade away in the horizon when the time comes. Modern Britain doesn't need medieval figures stick around anymore. But this will take a couple of generations for all of us to get used to, and I think this is the best as transitions are difficult and can take time.

I think they were invited at the RF

I disagree and I suppose we can leave it there.

Agreed. I’d rather talk about the fabulous clothes.

Well they both like a bit of weed?

So? You realised there are countered about the legalise it sure and it's used medicinally as well.

I'm sorry I didn't understand what you said there?

I cannot imagine Charles saying or thinking "I am absolutely FURIOUS at Harry and Meghan going to a film premiere, how dare they" unless of course he's more petty than I realised.
Please tell me he has more important things to think about?

Not sure where you got the word furious or why you are shouting it.

I have no idea what Charles thinks but here is some food for thought. (It’s a repost as this was covered days ago.)

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4426960-harry-and-meghan-knives-out-in-jamaica/amp/

It’s medicinal bullshit.

I'm not shouting, Charles is, if Harry has pissed him off like you say?
What a snarky unpleasant opinion piece in that article
They can go to a film premiere if they want AFAIC

I don't think the Jamaica thing was too bad - a bit dickish but hey ....now Canada and the First Nations is another kettle of fish. They are trying to pretend to be still part of the family they detest. Anyone with any sense will see them for what they are. The more they do that is inappropriate the bigger dicks they look - hangers on.