By Molly Claire Goddard
7:14am PDT, Oct 9, 2025
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Meghan Markle is making headlines once again. This time around, social media users trolled the Duchess of Sussex for awkwardly greeting Balenciaga designer,
Pierpaolo Piccioli.
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In the
clip, Meghan Markle tried to kiss Pierpaolo Piccioli on the cheek but missed and hit her nose on his sunglasses. "Cringe and awkward as usual. What's wrong with her?" one user wrote in the comments section.
"The secondhand embarrassment," a second chimed in.
"She kissed his sunglasses! So uncomfortable," a third person said.
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Royal journalist
Charlotte Griffiths gave Meghan Markle the benefit of the doubt, saying she appeared overwhelmed. "She seemed a bit nervous. At one point, she sat in the front row and a model tripped. She burst out
laughing. And then she obviously realized that was quite a cruel thing to do, so she sort of covered it up," she said.
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According to a source, Meghan Markle received a
seven-figure sum to be at the fashion show. "It wasn't an invite — it was a transaction," they
claimed. "Balenciaga wanted global attention and Meghan delivered. Private jet, five-star suite, glam squad — all part of the agreement."
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A spokesperson for Meghan Markle refuted the allegation, claiming the Netflix star attended as she wanted to support Pierpaolo Piccioli. "Over the years, the duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo. They have worked closely together, collaborating on design for key moments on the world stage," they said
in a statement. "She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance and tonight was no different. This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga."
