Meghan Markle proved she meant business as she joined a host of businesspeople and celebrities in the Hamptons.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, was the epitome of elegance in a modern relaxed suit by Australian label St. Agni as she attended the G9 Ventures Summer Summit hosted by powerhouse broker Amy Griffin on Saturday.
She paired a £209 button-down waistcoat with matching £255 trousers in the same beige colour, and accessorised her ensemble with an array of sparkling jewellery, including Princess Diana’s £17,800 Cartier watch.
According Page sixMeghan had flown to the millionaire enclave on a private jet with businessman Jamie Kern Lima, from Santa Barbara.
Sources told the outlet that she is there to gather advice on her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.
The Duchess of Sussex, who was seen alongside designer Misha Nonoo and cosmetics boss Bobbi Brown, wore a vest and trousers combination by St. Agni.
Meghan was photographed alongside fashion designer Misha Nonoo and makeup artist and cosmetics owner Bobbi Brown.
Although her chic outfit cost just under £500, her extensive and sparkling jewellery collection took centre stage and commanded a huge price tag.
Among the array of accessories worn by the Duchess were Princess Diana’s £17,800 Cartier Gold Tank Française watch and her £5,800 Cartier Love Yellow Gold bracelet.
Also adorning her wrist was her Against Evil Eye Five Eye Diamond Pave bracelet by celebrity-favorite jeweler, Lorraine Schwartz.
The now-sold-out piece, which sold for a staggering £15,800, features topaz as well as black and white diamonds.
As well as her bracelets, Meghan also wore two necklaces, including her £15,500 Justr Un Clou de Cartier necklace. She paired it with her £1,425 Imperial Disc pendant necklace from Ariel Gordon Jewellery.
Ready for the sunny day ahead, Meghan completed her look with her £175 Santa Barbara black-frame sunglasses.
Page Six reported that the annual event takes place at Griffin’s $13 million (£10 million) home, which she shares with her husband, billionaire hedge fund manager John Griffin.
American entrepreneur, investor and media personality Jamie Kern Lima (pictured right) poses with Meghan Markle (pictured left) and Spanx founder Sara Blakely (pictured center)
Meghan’s brand soft-launched earlier this year with an official Instagram page and website in the works.
Other stars in attendance included Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon and actress Laura Dern.
Meghan’s brand soft-launched earlier this year with the creation of an official Instagram page and website.
You will no doubt use the event to help your brand by gaining tips for your new branding.
Surrounding herself with people like Griffin will help her do just that, who according to Wall Street Journal She is known for her use of “soft power.”
This includes making introductions, finding founders, and offering mentorship.
She started investing as an angel investor in 2014 and launched G9 three years later. She told the WSJ: “There was a point where I was sitting at a fundraiser thinking, ‘Wait, I can invest money into something, watch it grow and use my skills and help a founder? ‘.
“And people were like, ‘Why don’t you do this full time? You’re already helping people by buying their products and then shipping them all over the world.'”
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, last year
The G9 does not make large investments, but it does contribute smaller amounts, from tens of thousands of dollars to several million, according to the WSJ.
Meghan shared her company’s logo in a 10-second video while wearing a black party dress.
The clip then showed her wearing a simple white outfit while arranging flowers and cooking in a kitchen.
In April, Meghan sent 50 jars of her strawberry jam to celebrity friends and influencers across the United States.
Award-winning actress and comedy writer Mindy Kaling and actress Tracee Ellis Ross, daughter of Diana Ross, revealed on social media that they had been gifted bottles.
Each jar was labeled with the Californian American Riviera Orchard brand and numbered up to 50. The jars were secured with a lid and a muslin cloth.
Meghan’s brand will reportedly include “edible oils and fats,” jellies, jams and spreads made from legumes, garlic and sesame, as well as nut and fruit butters.
