Meghan Markle is anything but your average actress. She plays a powerhouse paralegal on the US hit TV series Suits, she's founded the lifestyle website The Tig, of which she's also the editor and writer—and most recently, she's received the title of UN Women Advocate for Women's Leadership & Political Participation, following in Emma Stone's footsteps. The LA-born actress, who has previously starred in TV show Fringe and the film Horrible Bosses, is making waves both onscreen and off-screen.
Vogue chats with Markle about her on-screen character Rachel Zane, her personal style aesthetic, and what tickles her funny bone.
How would you describe your character Rachel Zane's style?
Classic with a modern twist - Rachel wears beautifully tailored separates and always pairs something structured with something feminine, such as a perfect Tom Ford skirt with a lace cutout Nina Ricci sweater, or a Roland Mouret pencil skirt with a flirty flounce at the hem and a crisp Prada button down shirt.
The coolest pair of shoes to make it into the Suits set wardrobe
My cognac hued McQueen pointed toe stilettos - the richness of the tone is just so incredibly chic.
How do you bring your personal style to the show?
I personally prefer to dress tonally, so we have translated that into how Rachel dresses with a full gray silhouette, or variations of nude tones. We also incorporate a lot of my personal jewellery and heirloom pieces that our costume designer, Jolie Andreatta, sources at estate sales. We always want Rachel's aesthetic to feel rooted in a timeless sensibility, and that is very true to how I dress as well.
Your all-time favourite scene from the show
Louis in the mud baths with Mike. ["I Want You To Want Me" season 3, episode 2.] I buckled over in a fit of laughter!
Your most memorable on-set moment
The giggles that happen between me and Gabriel [Macht] in between takes (and sometimes during them) - we have so many scenes together this season because Rachel is Harvey's associate in season 5, and we get silly and fall into bouts of contagious laughter. And it could be about anything. It may drive the crew crazy, but we really can't help it...and it keeps the day fun and light.
Three of your go-to labels and designers
Misha Nonoo, who is a dear friend, Burberry (which I wear more than any other brand), and The Row.
Favourite city in the world to shop
Hong Kong! Endless shops, and no sales tax make for quite a great place to splurge. I promised myself that if we got another season I would treat myself to the Cartier French Tank watch I had longed for since I was 15 years old.
Three things you always have in your handbag
Dog treats for my two pups, La Mer hand cream, and a small container of Jo Malone fragrance (I currently love "Wood Sage & Sea Salt").
Your favourite TV shows, besides Suits, of course
Scandal, Orange is the New Black, Jeopardy
Your website, The Tig, covers everything from fashion to hosting to shopping—tell us some more about your initiative.
The Tig is a hub for the discerning palate—those with a hunger for food, travel, fashion & beauty. I wanted to create a space to share all of these loves, to invite friends to share theirs as well, and to be the breeding ground for ideas & excitement—for an inspired lifestyle.
Suits season 5 is currently on air in India
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