In a stunning blow to Meghan Markle’s ambitions in the fashion world, legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour has reportedly rejected Meghan once again while continuing to lavish praise on Victoria Beckham—all amidst Victoria’s highly successful Netflix series. This latest snub has reignited the ongoing tension between the Duchess of Sussex and the fashion elite, challenging Meghan’s efforts to carve out a revered status beyond the royal spotlight.
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Sources reveal that Meghan sought high-profile coverage in the September issues of both US and UK Vogue, aiming for dual covers that would cement her influence in fashion and media. However, both Vogue’s UK editor Edward Enninful and Wintour herself stood firm in their refusals, having already committed to featuring Serena Williams and Linda Evangelista, neither of whom could be displaced for Meghan’s requests.
Reports surfaced of Meghan escalating the matter by requesting a personal Zoom meeting with Wintour, who agreed out of politeness but remained uninterested in granting the Duchess's extensive demands. This rejection marks a recurring pattern of the fashion mogul dismissing Meghan’s attempts to secure elite exclusivity, while Victoria Beckham’s Netflix docuseries continues to receive glowing endorsements from Wintour and the broader industry.
The contrast between Meghan and Victoria couldn’t be starker. While Victoria’s docuseries on Netflix enjoys critical acclaim and has solidified her role as a fashion icon with industry clout, Meghan struggles to maintain momentum with canceled projects and controversial public relations stumbles. Sources say Wintour fully backs Victoria’s ventures as authentic and influential, whereas Meghan is still viewed with skepticism and regarded as overreaching in her fashion aspirations.
This dynamic plays out publicly, highlighted by photos from Paris Fashion Week where Anna Wintour warmly complimented Victoria Beckham’s appearances, but seemed cool and detached during brief exchanges with Meghan. Fashion insiders interpret this as a clear message: Victoria Beckham is the queen of fashion’s new era, and Meghan Markle remains an outsider.
The snub is a harsh reminder to Meghan that the haute couture world remains fiercely exclusive and not easily swayed by celebrity status alone.
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