Meghan Markle's Second Look is Stella McCartney

From Harper's BAZAAR

Just when we thought we were done with the list of designers rumored to be designing for Meghan Markle's wedding day–from Ralph & Russo, Erdem, Christopher Bailey for Burberry, Roland Mouret and Alexander McQueen to Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy, notable British designer Stella McCartney has been confirmed as the creator of Meghan's second wedding gown, which she will wear to the couple's evening celebrations at Frogmore House, hosted by Prince Charles.

The couple just departed Windsor Castle for Frogmore House, with Megan in a halter, mock-necked gown made in silk crepe. The gown is consistent with the Duchess of Sussex's bridal style: simple, sleek, elegant and sophisticated.

The alignment of McCartney's signature style and Markle's affinity for minimal, clean and sleek cuts feels spot-on, and Stella's commitment to eco-friendly fabrics, vegan leathers and conservation in the production of her collections would fit in perfectly with Meghan and Harry's initiatives for global sustainability. Conservation is a mission of the Royal Family overall–the Queen's latest conservation efforts in partnership with Angelina Jolie, dubbed the Queen's Conservation Canopy (or the QCC) is only the tip of the philanthropic iceberg. McCartney, however, isn't known for dramatic eveningwear–which makes her the perfect contender for Meghan's sexier, more fashion-forward second look.

The designer has made bridal gowns in the past for friends of the house and family members–she designed a wedding suit for her stepmother, Nancy Shevell in 2011–but she's never been known for bridal. McCartney has also offered a bridal capsule on her website in the past, for clients of the house looking to incorporate pieces of her signature style for the aisle. With that said, she's never fully delved in to the wedding industry, much like Waight Keller, and unlike most of the names rumored to have been crafting Markle's gown in the months leading up to her wedding.

Meghan's signature style would suggested that at some point, she'd opt for something figure-hugging, structured and sleek–and while her ceremony gown fit that bill, McCartney feels like a fantastic fit for her after party.

Markle has worn McCartney's designs before, and rumors swirled that she has met for private shopping appointments with eveningwear specialists from the brand–apparently to concept a custom reception look.

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