Paris Fashion Week 2025 was set to be a dazzling moment for Meghan Markle, but behind the scenes, a fiery clash erupted between the Duchess of Sussex and none other than Vogue’s iconic editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Sources reveal that Meghan’s shocking and **“insane” demands** for Vogue coverage were flatly rejected by Wintour, causing a rift that sent shockwaves throughout the fashion and royal worlds.
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Though Meghan was one of the most talked-about attendees that season, it turns out her ambitions extended far beyond simply gracing the front rows. Insiders spill that Meghan, aiming to solidify her position as a global fashion influencer and media mogul, sought a prime Vogue cover and editorial control that Vogue was simply unwilling to grant. Reports claim Meghan requested exclusive rights to feature her lifestyle brand and mental health advocacy prominently, alongside a multi-page spread that Vogue deemed too self-promotional.
Despite their warm greeting at Balenciaga’s show where Wintour complimented Meghan’s ensemble, the legendary editor discreetly shut down Meghan’s backstage demands behind closed doors. A source close to Vogue shared, “Anna is no stranger to diva demands, but Meghan’s requests crossed the line from ambition to entitlement.”
Meghan’s fallout with Vogue traces back to 2022 when she guest-edited British Vogue’s “Forces for Change” issue — a project marked by allegations of multiple demands and tense negotiations with then-editor Edward Enninful. Insiders say this history made Vogue’s current editorial team particularly wary, leading to Wintour’s “quiet no” at Paris Fashion Week.
The rejection reportedly left Meghan frustrated and sparked rumors of her distancing from major fashion establishments, opting instead to build alliances with alternative media outlets. Royal insiders suggest this ongoing friction reflects broader tensions in Meghan’s quest to carve an independent identity separate from the royal family.
While Meghan continues to charm fashionistas and fans worldwide, the Vogue snub marks a rare public rebuff, hinting at the complicated balancing act between royalty, celebrity, and media power.
Will Meghan rise above Vogue’s rejection, or will this feud stain her fashion ambitions?