Meghan Markle is preparing to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Ahead of this major milestone, the Duchess of Sussex headed to New York City.
She reportedly visited the Hamptons for a business summit, accompanied by Jamie Kern Lima, the founder of IT Cosmetics. It is believed Meghan attended the summit to gather insights for her upcoming launch.
The business summit was hosted by Amy Griffin, a key investor in brands like Bumble, Goop, and Hello Sunshine. Other attendees included designer Misha Nonoo and makeup expert Victoria Jackson, both of whom are close friends of Meghan.
The event also featured Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, and broadcaster Katie Couric.
Before marrying Prince Harry, Meghan ran a lifestyle blog called The Tig, which she shut down upon becoming a senior royal. This year, it seems she is reviving her lifestyle career. In addition to launching her brand, she filmed a new Netflix show that will “celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertainment, and friendship.”
In April, Meghan began sending products from American Riviera Orchard to her close friends. Fashion designer Tracy Robbins and Delfina Blaquier, the wife of polo player Nacho Figueras, received beautifully packaged jars of jam.
Tracy shared a photo of the jam jar surrounded by lemons on Instagram, thanking Meghan and expressing her love for the jam. Delfina also shared her delight, tagging American Riviera Orchard’s Instagram page.
Royal expert Christine Ross told HELLO!: “American Riviera Orchard is a logical next step for Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. Before her marriage, her website The Tig was growing in popularity and notoriety. When it was closed prior to her wedding, there was an outcry for her down-to-earth content and insights into her lifestyle. The appeal of these websites is the relatability, making people feel they could achieve the same level of glamour or elegance with the right breakfast recipes.”
