Meghan Markle's Bridal Designer Reveals Wedding Dress Backstory in Netflix Doc

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All six episodes of Netflix's "Harry & Meghan" docuseries are here, along with never-before-seen images from the high-profile couple's love story. In the series, Markle shares plenty of snippets from the athleisure side of her wardrobe, with peeks at her denim cutoffs, breezy caftans, lounge pants, slub tees, and sun hats — the latter being a go-to accessory for the duchess.

However, in episode four, we're graced with fresh angles of her more iconic fashion moments, from her Givenchy and Stella McCartney wedding dresses to the navy blue polka-dot number she chose for her intimate baby shower in Manhattan at The Mark Hotel in February 2019. Markle's bridal designer and stylist Clare Waight Keller is also interviewed to discuss the hype surrounding the gown that was unveiled to the world.

Another particularly poignant look is the duke and duchess's outfits for their onesie engagement party. The matching ensembles were packed with meaning. "Meg and Harry were in matching penguin onesies because penguins mate for life, and they were so sweet," revealed Lucy Fraser, a friend of the couple who is featured in the episodes.

In another scene, we see the 41-year-old mom of two walking barefoot along the shoreline on a private beach in an entirely sheer swimsuit coverup that appears to be part of a two-piece set. The look includes a lightweight printed dress and a matching short-sleeved duster with a tie that Markle fastened above her belly. Her co-ords are accessorized with one of her neutral fedoras, clad with a contrasting ribbon and worn over a low, messy bun and a pair of sunglasses.

Markle's husband Prince Harry is often in sync with her style, keeping his Ray-Ban wayfarers, pocket tees, and cargo shorts in frequent rotation.

The docuseries is in association with Archewell Productions, which is also behind Markle's Spotify podcast "Archetypes."

Ahead, see the most significant of Markle's outfits included in the docuseries, and shop a few pieces for yourself.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Purple Knit Sweater

Markle's interview segments are filmed in a purple knit that she wears with the sleeves pushed up to reveal her go-to gold jewelry: a Cartier bracelet and Tank watch. She also sports her Alexis Bittar bezel stud earrings, which are currently sold out.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Graphic Hoodie

In key art released for the documentary, Markle appears to be wearing a graphic printed sweatshirt while taking snaps with Harry in a photo booth. Meanwhile, Harry wears a gray sweater, sunglasses, and ribbed knit newsboy cap.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Sheer Beach Dress

Markle is seen walking along a private beach while pregnant, showing off a sheer printed cover-up and a fedora.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Slub Tee and a Sunhat

Markle and Harry are seen lounging in a park, both sporting casual white tees with Harry in Ray-Ban sunglasses and Markle in a pair of her own and a black woven sun hat.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Striped Cover-Up

Markle wears a breezy striped beach dress with a wrap-style skirt over a swimsuit, accessorized with delicate jewelry and her go-to sun hat for a day at the lake.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Denim Cutoffs

Markle shows off a pair of distressed, belted denim shorts styled with a black tee, chambray shirt, comfortable hiking sneakers, and ankle socks. She finishes the look with her go-to fedora.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Givenchy Wedding Dress

In episode four of the docuseries, we hear from Markle's wedding dress designer Clare Waight Keller, formerly of Givenchy. "There were many conversations we had over how you want to present yourself to the world," she says of the design process. "It has to be flawless, it has to be perfect."

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Stella McCartney Wedding Dress

With never-before-seen snaps of the couple's wedding reception delivered in episode four, we see Markle's backless Stella McCartney reception dress from new angles as she dances with Prince Harry. The look was styled with Cartier white gold diamond drop earrings, Aquazzura heels, and an aquamarine Asprey gemstone ring that belonged to Princess Diana.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Stella McCartney Wedding Dress

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's La Ligne Marin Sweater

Markle is seen at home in a thick ribbed knit turtleneck by La Ligne, worn with a pair of lounge pants and a scrunchie.

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"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Baby Shower Look

When Markle famously celebrated her baby shower in New York City in 2019, she was spotted in a buttoned 1965 Courrèges Haute Couture cloak from William Vintage, Le Specs sunglasses, Hatch jeans, Stuart Weitzman pumps, and her everyday jewelry upon arrival at The Mark Hotel. In the fourth episode, however, we see that she changed into a navy polka-dot dress for the soiree, tying up her hair into a bun with loose strands framing her face.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Oscar de la Renta Dress

Markle and Prince Harry included black-and-white family portraits in episode four, which show Markle barefoot in an Oscar de la Renta belted floral shirtdress that originally retailed for over $3k.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Oscar de la Renta Dress

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Baseball Cap and Rain Jacket

Markle and Prince Harry are seen traveling and enjoying the outdoors with Markle in a black baseball cap and white nylon water repellant jacket.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Fringed Shawl

Markle shows off a Madewell x Biltmore Panama hat, styled with a pair of oversize sunglasses and a fringed shawl hung over her shoulders, from Kenyan brand Kudu Gear. Meanwhile, Harry sports a pair of casual cargo shorts with a T-shirt and his usual beaded bracelets.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Wayfarers and a Loose Caftan

Markle and Harry both wear their classic wayfarers on an outing with Markle's dog, Guy. Markle also wears a woven sun hat with a striped ribbon around the top and what appears to be a sports bra or swimsuit, with a shoulder-baring caftan.

"Harry & Meghan" Outfits: Meghan Markle's Barbour Coat

Markle's go-to casual jacket is an army-green Barbour Epler coat, which she styles with matching rain boots and black skinny jeans in additional key art released by Netflix for the docuseries.

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