meghan markle hair© Photo: Getty Images

Meghan Markle's favourite Veja trainers just had a summer makeover

Trainers with a royal edge…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Read our full commerce guidelines here.

Fashion and Beauty News Editor
May 11, 2021

We all know that the Duchess of Sussex has a huge effect on fashion. Whatever she wears becomes an instant sell out, and the LA-born star has been known to catapult lesser known brands to intense popularity once she's worn them.

READ: 11 times the Duchess of Cambridge showed off her enviable trainer collection

Cast your mind back to 2018. The royal wore a pair of Veja trainers to the Invictus Games in Australia and shoppers went crazy trying to get their hands on a pair. So much so, according to Lyst’s Year in Fashion Report - Instagram searches increased by a whopping 113 percent that year for them. Now that is pretty amazing right? Talk about the 'Meghan Effect'!

WATCH: Meghan Markle Is Reunited With Her Wedding Dress

Mother-of-one Meghan wore the label's signature 'Esplar' style which cost around £90 a pair.

MORE: Meghan Markle's girl and boy baby bumps compared through her pregnancies

Although primary colours undoubtedly look super chic, the brand has since added a plethora of funky shades ready for the summer, including pastel pink and splashes of orange. How cute? Keep scrolling to pick up a pair.

© Photo: Rex

Meghan wore Veja trainers in 2018

The great thing about these trainers is they can be styled in so many ways. Team with jeans and legging for a dressed-down, sporty vibe, or pair with a dress for that girly glam on the go.

Veja Esplar rubber-trimmed leather, £90, Net-A-Porter

SHOP NOW

It's not just Meghan either; influencers and plenty of other stylish stars such as Katie Holmes have been spotted rocking the eco shoes, too.

Veja V-12 White Babe, £115, Shoeaholics

SHOP NOW

Veja Womens Esplar Chromefree - White/Absinthe, £80, Stuarts

SHOP NOW

The brand first launched in 2005 and the trainers are made from organic cotton, wild rubber from the Amazon, vegetable-tanned leather and recycled plastic bottles. 

Veja Esplar Se Babe Orange, £80, Shoaholics

SHOP NOW

READ: Royal ladies rocking sequins! Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more in their glittering outfits

Veja works closely with local farmers and factories to ensure its sneakers are responsibly made from start to finish. They're designed with a true focus on sustainability, which is pretty incredible, don't you think?

HELLO!'s selection is editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items our editors love and approve of. HELLO! may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. To find out more visit our FAQ page.

Sign up to Royal Style and discover the latest royal fashion moments

Email Address

By entering your details, you are agreeing to HELLO! Magazine User Data Protection Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please click here.

More Royal Style

See more