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Meghan Markle’s handbag broke royal etiquette

The Strathberry Midi Tote that Meghan was spotted with sold out in just 11 minutes

By Letty Seah & Shazrina Shamsudin - 

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Just like her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, the former Suits actress Meghan Markle has the fashion Midas touch. Anything Meghan wears practically sells out – from the outfit she wore for the announcement of her engagement to the Strathberry Midi Tote she held on her visit to Nottingham with her husband, Prince Harry.

From her age difference with Prince Harry to her biracial parentage, it is apparent that Meghan doesn’t quite fit into the cookie-cutter mould of a would-be duchess — and this is reflected in her sartorial choices. It seems that the philanthropist may have broken royal protocol by carrying a handbag with her to Nottingham instead of a clutch. According to Dailymail, etiquette experts claim that the Queen and Kate Middleton are always seen with clutch bags, which they usually grasp with both hands when handshakes are not possible. 

As part of their visit to Nottingham back in 2017, the couple expressed their support to a World’s Aids Day charity fair organised by the Terrence Higgins Trust. To raise funds for the charity, the burgundy tote (from the original round of production) by Scottish label Strathberry that Meghan was spotted with was auctioned off on eBay.

The tri-colour tote nearly crashed the internet and sold out in 11 minutes on eBay after bidding commenced on 12 Dec 2017. And it was finally sold for a whopping £1,819, nearly four times the £495 retail price. 

Nevertheless, if you failed to get your hands on the tri-colour bag, Strathberry is doing another round of production for the bag. Ahead, we've rounded up some of their new additions to its range that you can now get at its pop-up store right at Pedder On Scotts.

Strathberry East/West, $1,120

Credit: Strathberry
1/5

As seen on Meghan Markle, Strathberry's East/West bag is a force to be reckoned with. boasting an elegant crossbody style with a structured silhouette, this covetable piece is a versatile option to add to your everyday wardrobe. Made with the finest calf leather and microfibre lining, this bag is smooth to the touch and is a practical piece for you to store all your essentials while you're on the go.

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Strathberry Lana Nano Bucket Bag, $970

2/5

You can never go wrong with a bucket bag. It's practical, stylish, and it goes with just about everything. In this case, the Lana Nano Bucket Bag is the smallest bag in the Lana Bucket Bag range and it can be worn in many ways — be it on your shoulder or as a cross-body.

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Strathberry Box Crescent, $970

3/5

Can't decide between Strathberry's Crescent Shoulder or Mini Crescent? Well, you can now have the best of both worlds with the new Box Crescent. Reinterpreting the iconic silhouette, the structured square shape of the bag comes with two straps, a wide leather belt and a sleek chain — offering alternative wearing styles.

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Strathberry S Cabas, $1,055

4/5

Straw bags were all the rage over the last few years and were frequently spotted with style stars like Camille Charrière, Alexa Chung and Anne-Laure Mais Moreau. Perfect for a year-round summer look here in Singapore, this bag makes a beautiful piece to add to your collection. Featuring a retro striped canvas and beautifully crafted wicker weave, this bag is a summer style staple that begs for attention.

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Strathberry Lana Osette, $735

5/5

If you prefer a bag that's a little more retro, then consider this trendy piece by Strathberry. Here, the iconic Lana Osette is given a fresh makeover for its Summer collection, which boasts a striped canvas bordered with timeless tan leather — adding the perfect summery touch to your beachy outfit.

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