Meghan Markle's Outland Denim Jeans
How Meghan Markle Found the $195 Jeans She's Worn 5 Times Since Announcing Her Pregnancy
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The most important thing you should know about the jeans Meghan Markle's been wearing religiously — Outland Denim's Harriet High-Rise Skinny ($195) — is that they are made sustainably by women in Cambodian villages who depend on their careers as seamstresses to avoid poverty. Outland's founder James Bartle has made it the label's mission to set new standards for people who work in the garment industry by caring for its staff through wage and training, teaching them superior strategies for sewing premium denim.
We're sure Meghan is well-aware of Outland's story. And when we talked to a representative from the brand, the "Meghan Markle effect" was acknowledged immediately: "We are happy to report that in the two weeks since Meghan first wore the jeans on October 17 in Dubbo, our global sales online (through our suite of sites — .au, .com, .ca, .co.uk) have increased 2374 percent, while our global online traffic has increased over 3000 percent, excluding purchases made at our retailers." Wow.
But how did Meghan get her hands on the jeans in the first place? "A representative of [Outland Denim] was able to present a representative of Meghan's with a modest selection of our jeans, and the process went from there. We are just thankful that she loved the product and the story behind it enough to choose to wear them. We believe that she may have a few [additional] styles in her personal inventory, but it's quite clear the Harriet are her favourite, particularly in these early stages of her pregnancy," we were told by the brand, which is headquartered in Australia.
While Meghan is the first "celebrity of her caliber" to step out publicly in Outland, we doubt she'll be the last. She has now worn the Harriet exactly five times on her royal tour of Australia, styling the slim fit with everything from Stuart Weitzman booties to pumps and coats that make for memorable outfits. But the foundation for these looks starts with Outland. If you want to know more about Meghan's go-to pair and shop them for yourself, scroll to see her wearing them and find out what makes them so unique.
Meghan's First Appearance in Outland Denim
When Meghan touched down in Dubbo, Australia, she was wearing her Outland Harriets for the first time with a Maison Kitsuné white blouse, a blazer by her good friend Serena Williams, J.Crew ankle boots, and some delicate layered jewellery.
Meghan's Second Appearance in Outland Denim
During her Australia stop, Meghan worked her Outland denim twice in one day, starting off in more sophisticated separates that included Aquazzura bow slingbacks, a L'Agence blazer, Adina Reyter earrings, and a striped Oroton bag.
Meghan's Third Appearance in Outland Denim
Meghan kept on her Outland jeans for a boating trip with Prince Harry in Sydney. She finished her outdoorsy look with $140 Veja sneakers and sunglasses.
Meghan's Fourth Appearance in Outland
At the Invictus Games in Australia, Meghan wore a cranberry Theodore Scanlan jacket with her go-to black slacks, capping off the outfit with Sarah Flint heels.
Meghan's Fifth Appearance in Outland
Meghan stepped out in New Zealand wearing a Club Monaco trench open, all the better to show off her Outland jeans. She added inches with Stuart Weitzman's lace-up boot.
Meghan's Exact Outland Denim — and What Makes It Unique
According to Outland, "the Harriet in Black ($195) is a 10.5" high rise jean in a classic skinny silhouette crafted from premium European organic denim with a little stretch added for comfort. We do pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and also the comfort of our jeans — people will often remark that they are the most comfortable jeans they've ever worn. They have great recovery, which makes them good for multiple consecutive wears . . . We invest heavily in every stage of the jean's construction, from the quality of the raw materials to the finishing."
