Meghan Markle wore Heidi Merrick’s Ginger dress to the Royal Salute Polo Challenge on April 12, 2024: an ivory silk-and-hemp halter dress with a wrap bodice, a torso cutout and a long pleated skirt.
Meghan Markle’s dress: Heidi Merrick’s Ginger
ELLE and Meghan’s Fashion identified the dress as Heidi Merrick’s Ginger, in ivory or cream silk and hemp. ELLE describes its wraparound halter top, cutout and long pleated skirt; the outfit reports identify the garment from event photos. ELLE and Meghan’s Fashion provide the outfit identifications.
Details that define the look
- Designer and style: Heidi Merrick’s Ginger dress.
- Color and fabric: Ivory or cream silk and hemp.
- Construction: A halter neckline and wraparound bodice with a cutout at the torso.
- Skirt: Long and pleated.
Accessories reported with the dress
Meghan’s Fashion identifies a Valentino Garavani One Stud ivory shoulder bag, Aquazzura Purist nude leather pumps, Heidi Merrick Santa Barbara sunglasses, vintage Chanel gold button earrings and Cartier jewelry. ELLE also reports nude Aquazzura heels, a Valentino bag, Cartier jewelry and vintage Chanel earrings, and describes the Heidi Merrick sunglasses as black. These are outfit identifications in the reports, not confirmation of current retail listings.
The event behind the outfit
The Royal Salute Polo Challenge took place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida, and benefited Sentebale. After Prince Harry’s team won, Meghan presented the winner’s cup, according to the event coverage. Sentebale was co-founded by Prince Harry and supports children and young people affected by HIV in Africa. What Meghan Wore’s event report covers the occasion.
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Was the dress available to buy?
What Meghan Wore reported a price of $515 in 2024 and said the designer had told the writer it would be restocked. That is historical reporting, not evidence of the dress’s current price, stock or availability. The cited outfit reports do not establish a present-day listing. What Meghan Wore’s updated April 2024 report is the source for the historical price and restock note.
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