Meghan Markle surprised Balenciaga’s Piccioli at Paris Fashion Week, attending his show unannounced.

Meghan Markle attended Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week on October 4, surprising designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, who said she reached out directly for an invitation. He confirmed the visit was unplanned and kept secret to preserve the surprise, describing their relationship as casual, built on years of texting. Markle was seen greeting Piccioli with a brief hug, briefly bumping her nose on his sunglasses, and interacting with Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann. A spokesperson said she admires Piccioli’s craftsmanship and modern elegance.