MEGHAN Markle’s hotly anticipated clothing line for Smart Works launched today – and behind-the-scenes photos from the Marks & Spencer shoot show the Duchess laughing and hugging models. )
In the candid black-and-white photos, theDuchess of Sussex, 38, is pictured getting stuck in to the shoot and greets each model warmly as they pose in her new five-piece collection of workwear.
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In signature Meghan style, the Duchess is pictured in an oversized pinstripe shirt and jeans which she dresses up with a pair of high heels.
Where one of the models wears heraffordable £ 19. 50 Marks & Spencer shift dresseswith hersell-out £ (John Lewis tote bag,) the other is dressed head-to-toe in the new range in a Mischa Nonoo £ 125 T-shirt, £ 199 Jigsaw Blazer and matching £ 120 Trousers.
The new photos were taken from the same shoot whichMeghan gave her 9.4 million Instagram followersa sneak preview of last month.
After unveiling her new clothing range this afternoon, Meghan also posted a series of her own images from the day on Instagram – including shots of her showing models how to pose.
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In August, Sussex Royal shared anInstagramstory showing the 38 – year-old meeting and greeting women as she oversaw the photoshoot for the collaboration.
Hitting stores today, Meghan’s Smart Set capsule collection consists of five workwear essential pieces – including a dress, blazer, shirt, trousers and tote bag – and will be on sale for two weeks.
For every item bought from Meghan’s range, one will be donated to Smart Works, which help unemployed women get back into the workplace with confidence.
Meghan became a patron of the organization back in January and has helped to collaborate on the line over the past few months.
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Commenting on her new clothing collection, the Duchess said: “Since moving to the UK, it has been deeply important to me to meet with communities and organizations on the ground doing meaningful work and to try to do whatever I can to help them amplify their impact.
“It was just last September that we launched the ‘Together’ cookbook with the women of the Hubb Kitchen in Grenfell. Now, one year later, I am excited to celebrate the launch of another initiative of women supporting women, and communities working together for the greater good.
“When you buy any item in the Smart Set Capsule Collection for Smart Works, the same item will be given to a Smart Works client, and with it, the confidence and support she needs to enter the workforce and take an important step in building a career. *****
“Thank you to the four brands who came together in supporting Smart Works on this special project – placing purpose over profit and community over competition.
“In convening several companies rather than one, we’ve demonstrated how we can work collectively to empower each other – another layer to this communal success story, that I am so proud to be a part of.”
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- Crepe Shift Dress, £ 19. 50 from M&S –buy now
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- Smart Set Leather Tote Bag in Black, £ 109 from John Lewis & Partners –buy now
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- The Smart Set Shirt, £ 125 from Mischa Nonoo –buy now
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- The Smart Set Blazer, £ 199 from Jigsaw –buy now
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- The Smart Set Trousers, £ 120 from Jigsaw –buy now
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Sussex Royal shares a behind-the-scenes clip of Meghan Markle’s initiative with charity Smart Works
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