The Duchess of Sussex wore a remarkably similar sweatshirt in a video from Montecito. Video / @meghan
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has stepped out in an homage to the late Princess Diana, donning a purple varsity sweatshirt nearly identical to the one worn by the late royal in an Instagram video filmed in Montecito.
Diana wore the distinctive garment in a 1996 London outing that was capturedby paparazzi. The outfit - which included bike shorts, sneakers and tube socks - has gone on to become one of her most famous and enjoying renewed virality in recent years as athleisure inspiration.
She had visited Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston, Illinois, the year prior.
Meghan attended Northwestern University in Evanston where she majored in international studies and theatre, graduating in 2003.
The Duchess of Sussex wore a Northwestern University sweatshirt similar to one worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1996. Photo / @meghan, Shutterstock
Fashion commentators and royal watchers have pointed out similarities in colour palettes, cuts and design details.
A kelly green coat with black trim worn by the pregnant Meghan in 2019 was notably similar to an outfit worn by Princess Diana when she was expecting Prince William.
She’s also been spotted carrying Christian Dior’s Lady Dior bag, a favourite of her late mother-in-law.
Both Meghan and Kate have appeared in jewellery worn by Diana.
Meghan has worn a pearl bracelet and choker, sapphire earrings, and the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara that was the late Princess’ favourite.
And Prince William famously proposed to Catherine with his mother’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring in 2010.
Meghan has made fashion headlines of a different kind this week, as her new lifestyle brand As Ever was blocked from selling clothes, with trademark authorities ruling there was a risk of “confusion” with Chinese company ASEVER.