While Meghan Markle, tends to keep her styling simple and sophisticated, the , Duchess of Sussex is not entirely immune to the temptation of a new trend. However, she does have a particularly strong knack for making even the season’s most directional pieces feel impressively timeless.
Stepping out in New York, Markle emerged in a summer-ready outfit that championed three of the season’s most pertinent trends with the ease of a seasoned stylist. Her look began with a draped linen suit in the softest shade of butter yellow. With one elegant sweep, she nodded to the colour that dominated the spring/summer 2025 runways—and has quickly taken off in real life, too—while keeping the rest of the palette harmoniously pared-back, creating a tonal moment that felt fresh, easy to wear and entirely current.
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While the butter yellow shade caught my eye instantly, it was the textured linen fabrication that made it linger. Linen, summer’s perennial favourite, adds a relaxed polish to even the most tailored of pieces. Its breezy structure makes it the perfect companion for humid city days, offering breathability without compromising on elegance.
To round off the ensemble, she added a pointed-toe heel in supple suede composition, introducing the season’s most-coveted shoe silhouette. Sleek, tactile and trending, this style continues to rule in 2025, offering just the right amount of structure to offset softer tailoring.
In a single outing, Markle managed to embrace three of the year’s key looks, proving that with thoughtful styling, trend-led pieces can still feel utterly timeless. Scroll on to shop Markle’s key summer trends below.
SHOP YELLOW TAILORING, LINEN AND SUEDE SHOES:
Nobodys Child
Butter Yellow Tailored Waistcoat
Style with the matching trousers or wear with straight-leg jeans.
Aeyde
Delia Suede Ballet Flats
The small block heel adds a little bit of height without sacrificing comfort.
Nobodys Child
Butter Yellow Wide Leg Trousers
The butter yellow colour trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Manolo Blahnik
Maysli 70 Suede Slingback Pumps
The slingback shoe trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Nobodys Child
Butter Yellow Tailored Blazer
Add a pop of colour to your summer rotation.
Christian Louboutin
Kate 85 Suede Pumps
Style these with a matching two-piece or pair with a flowing dress.
Mango
Linen-Blend Suit Jacket
Layer this over a white tee or wear it on its own.
Dune
Celinna Suede Heeled Slingback Pointed Courts
This rich chocolate brown shade is so easy to slip into a capsule wardrobe.
Mango
Straight-Fit Linen-Blend Suit Trousers
Be quick—I can’t see these staying in stock for long.
Gianvito Rossi
Piper 45 Suede Pumps
The pointed-toe detailing adds a sophisticated touch.
Reformation
James Linen Blazer
The linen composition ensures lasting comfort during warm summer days.
Zara
Split Suede Slingback Shoes With Straps
These look so much more expensive than they actually are.
Reformation
Vida Linen Low Rise Pant
Style these with a white trainer or pair with a suede heel à la Markle.
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