Meghan Markle, nodding to Australian couturiers and brands like Friends With Frank and more, alongside Prince Harry continued their tour of Australia on Thursday with visits to organizations in Melbourne.
To kick off the day, Markle opted for a casual approach, spotlighting her “Mama” style. The Duchess of Sussex wore the Lou coat in camel by Australian-based brand Friends With Frank over a white T-shirt embossed with a red heart and the word “Mama,” courtesy of Alliance of Moms, a Los Angeles-based organization Markle champions that supports pregnant and parenting teens in foster care.
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The As Ever founder paired her coat and T-shirt with a pair of Rolla’s jeans and completed her look with Freda Salvador sneakers. As for jewelry pieces, Markle wore rings by Logan Hollowell spotlighting her and husband Prince Harry’s astrological signs — Leo and Virgo.
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Following the morning engagement, the Duchess of Sussex opted for a wardrobe change for the second outing of the day. Markle returned to Friends With Frank’s designs in the Anya dress in a shade of khaki. She paired the look with sheer black tights and a pair of pointed-toe black pumps by Manolo Blahnik.
The “With Love, Meghan” presenter stuck with her Logan Hollowell jewelry pieces and added a pair of vintage Chanel earrings along with a yellow gold bracelet by Cartier and her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana’s, gold tank Française watch.
Spotlighting Australian brands has been a theme for the Duchess of Sussex’s wardrobe during her visit to the country. Along with Friends with Frank, Markle’s worn other Aussie labels like Karen Gee and St. Agni Studio, among others.
On Thursday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took part in The Scar Tree Walk, a journey connecting traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures and histories of the Kulin Nation. They also visited Batyr, a mental health engagement program, at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn. The couple’s visit to Australia is the first since their 2018 tour on behalf of the British royal family.