Meghan Markle's streamlined, classic and borderline rule-breaking street style has captivated us since she and Harry first stepped out together–and interest in the contents of her closet have continued to rise since the two announced their plans to marry on May 19th.
But where does Markle–or rather her stylist, Jessica Mulroney–shop? Markle has become a pro at mixing high street with high-fashion; the soon-to-be-Duchess manages to effortlessly enchant in Haute Couture one moment, and then stun on the street in a put-together pencil skirt and mock-necked knit the next. Apparently, her go-to for most of her accessibly-priced pieces is none other than one of our favorite spots to snag well-made, chic and easily transitional basics–Aritzia.
According to the brand's site, Aritzia is "about individual style...obsessed with quality.
And we think shopping should be fun." The brand caps off their mantra with a warm, welcoming "it's nice to meet you."
CourtesyMeghan in the Wilfred Beaune Dress
Founded in 1984 in Vancouver, Aritzia was established to offer beautiful, well-made clothes partnered with great service. They retail a series of brands, all exlcusive to them, that live well together but vary slightly from one another. Markle's favorites, it appears, are Wilfred and Babaton, the higher-end brands of the Aritzia bunch. Wilfred aims at a "refined yet undone look" paired with elements of romance. Babaton, on the flip side, is all about minimalism–ideal for workwear, it's all about precise tailoring.
Getty ImagesMeghan in the Babaton Amos Belt
Markle donned the Wilfred Beaune Dress to last summer's Invictus Games in Toronto, and she has sported the Babaton Amos Dress Belt twice. She also wore the Babaton Lawson Trench Coat to the Invictus Games team trials this past Friday. Given the ease in which Markle has paired, styled and mixed and matched this brand with other elements in her closet, we wouldn't be surprised if Aritzia is Markle's answer to the Duchess of Cambridge's affinity for L.K. Bennett, an quality yet accessibly-priced brand based out of the United Kingdom Kate has long shown an affinity for.
From our experience, Aritzia's founding ethos still rings true. Walk into any of their stores and expect compliments on your outfit and personal assistance/styling from their friendly sales associates. Your salesperson will work with you throughout your time browsing the racks, while you're trying things on and up until they ring you up. They even tend to stick a few extra things in your fitting room they think you might like based on your preferences–quite the high-touch add-on to a fast-fashion experience. It's no surprise that their pieces speak to Markle, who seems to be balancing her affinity for simple, clean lines and body-conscious silhouettes with her new role as a royal. Markle's love for Aritzia's easy dresses, jackets and accessories are a welcome style reminder that one does not need to break the bank to look well-styled and polished.
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Carrie Goldberg is HarpersBAZAAR.com’s Weddings & Travel Director. She oversees the site’s BAZAAR Bride channel, travel & dining content, and styles fashion and bridal editorials for BAZAAR.com. When she’s not traveling, she spends her free time in her hometown–New York City–where there is no shortage of new places to shop, eat, drink, see and explore.
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