When Meghan Markle surprised the models [1] at the photo shoot for her new Smart Set collection [2] — all of whom have actually gone through the Smart Works process and benefited from the charity — they were thrilled to meet her. "She said hi and hugged us and I was like, 'Oh my gosh!' She was styling us. She was welcoming us. She was putting us at ease. It was phenomenal. She was wonderful the whole day," one of the models, Kate-Lily de Graft-Johnson, told People.
We're not surprised Meghan took the time to make connections with the women posing in her workwear pieces. The Duchess of Sussex gave an empowering speech [3] at her launch event, elaborating on the idea of community, and how sacred this project is to her. Rather than joining the models and trying on the looks with them [4], Meghan kept things casual in a With Nothing Underneath striped linen button-down [5] that she wore loosely with rolled sleeves over a pair of jeans. The combination spoke to her signature laid-back style [6], and it's exactly what we envision a "chill stylist" throwing on to get to work.
Keep reading to see some great behind-the-scenes photos taken by photographer Jenny Zarins [7], then pick up Meghan's exact shirt if you love the colour like we do or a similar option after the jump.
Behind the Scenes at the Smart Set Photo Shoot
Meghan Markle's With Nothing Underneath Striped Button-Down
With Nothing Underneath Linen Sky Blue & White Stripe Shirt [9] ($106)
Alex Mill Standard Stripe Cotton Blouse
Alex Mill Standard Stripe Cotton Blouse [10] ($57, originally $95)
H&M V-Neck Shirt
H&M V-Neck Shirt [11] ($13)
AYR The Easy Linen Shirt
AYR The Easy Linen Shirt [12] ($135)
Grayson The Hero Linen Shirt
Grayson The Hero Linen Shirt [13] ($138)
Foxcroft Cici Herringbone Stripe Tunic Shirt
Foxcroft Cici Herringbone Stripe Tunic Shirt [14] ($96)
L'agence Nina Stripe Silk Blouse
L'agence Nina Stripe Silk Blouse [15] ($390)
Frame Stripe Clean Collar Pleated Shirt
Frame Stripe Clean Collar Pleated Shirt [16] ($275)
Polo Ralph Lauren Stripe Shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren Stripe Shirt [17] ($104, originally $148)