Meghan Markle Attends LA Gala Honoring Tina Knowles

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made a solo appearance at the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala in Los Angeles on February 7, turning heads with an elegant strapless gown that evoked old Hollywood glamour. The event, held at Paramount Studios, honored Tina Knowles for her longstanding advocacy in support of Black-owned businesses and communities.

Markle arrived on the red carpet in a custom oyster-colored gown by New York-based Harbison Studio, featuring a fitted bodice, column skirt, and sweetheart neckline accented with black piping. She draped a voluminous black velvet and silk shawl over her shoulders, creating a flowing train that added drama to the minimalist silhouette. Completing the look were strappy black Stuart Weitzman Nudist 100 sandals, onyx and diamond drop earrings, and a sleek chignon hairstyle. Her makeup was understated, with soft smokey eyes, fluttery lashes, and a glossy pink-nude lip, emphasizing the gown's clean lines.

The gala, founded by designer Aurora James, promotes the initiative encouraging major retailers to allocate 15 percent of their shelf space to products from Black-owned businesses. Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange,...