MEGHAN Markle might already be the Duchess of Sussex, but as of today, the royal has earned another title. The mum-of-one has now been named the most powerful dresser of 2019.
Global search platform, Lyst has just released its Year in Fashion report, in which it tracked over 200 million searches from 104 million shoppers.
The report – which unveils the year’s top trends – found Meghan 38, has had a huge influence over shoppers, with her fashion choices leading to spikes in searches and sales throughout 2019.
Meghan’s outfits in particular have sparked a 216 per cent increase in searches for similar styles throughout 2019.
The Duchess of Sussex, who showcased her knowledge of fashion by guest-editing British Vogue’s September issue, had the most impact on the industry this year.
The five different shirt dresses that she wore on the royal tour of South Africa, boosted searches for the style by 45 per cent over a month. Meanwhile the Club Monaco dress that she teamed with navy heels while meeting Archbishop Desmond Tutu, sold out in less than 24 hours.
Meanwhile, her sister-in-law Kate, 37, achieved just 11th place in this year rankings after last listing in the top ten in 2017.
US actor Timothée Chalamet, is the most influential man in fashion and 2nd on the list after demonstrating his experiment style at a range of red carpet events including the Golden Gloves.
Despite not appearing in the top twenty last year, Zendaya has impressively been ranked the third most influential person in fashion 2019. The US actress, 23, who made a bold appearance at the Met Gala in a light-up Cinderella gown by Tommy Hilfiger paired with a carriage-shaped bag and glass slippers, sparked millions of searches on Instagram.
Stealing the fourth spot from Cardi B, US-singer Billie Eilish has become the fourth most powerful dresser across the globe. The 17-year-old who boasts over 40 million followers on Instagram is known for her attention-grabbing style.
US reality star turned rapper Cardi B, who has frequently made headlines for her sense of style spiked searches for Mugler after wearing a vintage gown by the French brand to the Grammy Awards. The 27-year-old also impacted Fashion Week in September, won fifth place.
