It’s Not Even a Dress! BALENCIAGA MARKLED as Meg MOCKED for TACKY FABRIC & COLOR MESS at Kris’ 70th!
When it comes to stealing the spotlight, Meghan Markle usually nails it — but this time, not even the royal sparkle could save her from the internet’s fury. The Duchess of Sussex found herself at the center of a full-blown fashion meltdown after stepping out at Kris Jenner’s lavish 70th birthday bash in what social media quickly dubbed “the Balenciaga that wasn’t even a dress.”
The floor-length look — a draped, metallic-taupe number paired with towering heels and slicked-back hair — was meant to channel effortless sophistication. Instead, critics said it looked more like a “wrinkled curtain” than couture. Within minutes of the first photos hitting Instagram, the comments turned savage. “That’s not a gown, that’s a hostage situation with fabric,” one user joked. Another quipped, “Even Balenciaga couldn’t make this mess royal.”
The party itself was pure Hollywood excess — a glittering Beverly Hills event packed with A-listers, from Kim Kardashian in a custom silver Schiaparelli corset to Oprah, who arrived dripping in diamonds. But while the night was meant to celebrate Kris Jenner’s milestone birthday, Meghan’s questionable outfit quickly hijacked the headlines.
Fashion insiders didn’t hold back either. One stylist told The Sun: “The silhouette was confusing, the fabric too heavy for her frame, and the color washed her out under the lights. It’s as if Balenciaga tried to reinvent the curtain dress from The Carol Burnett Show — and failed.” Ouch.
Others, however, defended Meghan’s daring choice, saying the Duchess was simply leaning into a more avant-garde, high-fashion moment. “She’s not trying to look like a princess anymore,” wrote one fan on X. “She’s trying to look like a statement.” Still, even supporters admitted the execution was “a swing and a miss.”
Adding fuel to the fire, rumors swirled that Meghan’s stylist team had been scrambling behind the scenes after the original gown was reportedly delayed in shipment — forcing a last-minute wardrobe change. If true, that might explain why her look felt more improvised than intentional.
By the next morning, “#BalenciagaFail” was trending, with memes comparing Meghan’s outfit to everything from a shiny duvet cover to an emergency blanket. One particularly brutal post read: “Someone call Buckingham Palace — Meghan’s been attacked by her own dress.”
Still, love her or hate her, Meghan once again proved her unmatched ability to command attention. Even on a night meant for Kris Jenner, it was Markle who had everyone talking.
As one fan cheekily put it: “She may not have won the fashion game… but she definitely won the internet.”
