Stylist reveals how high-end designers REFUSED to dress Meghan before she met Prince Harry because she wasn't a big enough star
- London-based stylist Juliet Angus paid tribute to Meghan on Instagram
- Recalled how Meghan's former stylist struggled to get designers to dress her
- Chicago-born Ladies of London star Juliet said it was a 'big mistake'
- Meghan wore £200K Givenchy gown and £80K Stella McCartney dress
A stylist has revealed how Meghan Markle struggled to find designers to dress her when she visited the UK as a little-known actress before meeting Prince Harry.
Juliet Angus, who starred in the reality show Ladies Of London posted a snap of Meghan in her Stella McCartney evening dress on Instagram and commented how things had changed for the former Suits actress.
'I remember five years ago trying to help my friend, who at the time was her stylist and no big designers wanted to loan to Meghan Markle for her London press trip,' the London-based fashionista commented.
Quoting the iconic scene from Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts gets the last laugh with a shop assistant who refused to serve her, she concluded: 'Well done, you won’t have that problem anymore. Big mistake, HUGE!'
It's not clear exactly which press tour Chicago-born Juliet was referring to, but Meghan did visit London in November 2013 and was pictured on the red carpet for the premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and the Global Gift Gala.
The actress was mid-way between filming the third and fourth series of US legal drama Suits, but was not a major household name in the UK at the time.
However, she's now one of the most famous women in the world following her wedding to Prince Harry, and will have designers clamouring for her to wear their creations as she begins a new life on the world stage.
London-based stylist Juliet Angus paid tribute to Meghan on Instagram, saying that things had changed from the days when designers refused to lend her their clothes
Meghan in 2013 on the red carpet for the London premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Chicago-born Ladies of London star joked that designers had made a huge mistake by turning down Meghan before she became a household name
For her wedding on Saturday, the bride enlisted the service of two of the most sought after designer's in the fashion world - Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy and Stella McCartney to create her bridal and evening gowns.
Her bespoke wedding dress is estimated to have cost £200,000, including £78,000 for custom-made fabric and £4,000 for fittings.
Ms. Waight Keller carried out extensive research at fabric mills throughout Europe, to develop an exclusive double bonded silk cady especially for Meghan.
In a statement, she said: 'It has been an immensely rewarding experience to get to know Meghan on a personal level, one I will forever carry with me. The House of Givenchy joins me in wishing her and Prince Harry every wish of happiness in their future.'
The star attended the Global Gift Gala during her visit to London in 2013, but her stylist struggled to find designer outfits for her to wear
The glowing bride chose an Audrey Hepburn-style gown in a classic style as opposed to the beaded number she was predicted to wear
The bride stunned in a classic pure white Givenchy silk wedding gown as made her way down the aisle at St George's Chapel to marry Prince Harry
Meghan walked halfway through the church before being met Prince Charles at the Quire who took her to Harry
Stella McCartney has also gushed about being given the privilege of designing Meghan's evening gown.
The British designer created a backless, halterneck gown in pure white for Meghan - estimated to have cost £80,000.
'I am so proud and honored to have been chosen by the Duchess of Sussex to make her evening gown and represent British design,' she told WWD.
'It has truly been one of the most humbling moments of my career and I am so proud of all the team on this stunning sunny royal day.'
A tearful Prince Harry grabbed his bride Meghan's hand and told her: 'You look amazing' as he saw her for the first time
The couple, who are now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, organised a wedding that reflected both their backgrounds
Harry looked delighted as he walked his new wife out of St George's Chapel to start their new life together
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pictured moments after they married now becoming the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
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