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Meghan Markle ‘wants to make a difference’ and ‘be seen as down to earth’ in Smart Works charity video, body language expert reveals
MEGHAN Markle gave fans a sneak peek at her new clothing collection for charity Smart Works showing a behind-the-scenes clip on Instagram.
Smiling and clapping in joy, the duchess, 38, showed off snaps of the line, and a body language expert said she just “wants to make a difference” and “be seen as down to earth”.
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In the video, the mum-of-one greets women connected to the charity and oversees a photoshoot for the womenswear collection, which hits shelves in autumn.
Judi James told Fabulous Digital: “Dressed in stylish casuals rather than royal smarts and using lowering, self-diminishing and even pseudo-infantile body language techniques, Meghan seems to want to be seen as a tactile, accessible and down to earth woman who is immersed in her hands-on charity work.
“Her hands to mouth giggling at the camera suggests she is keen to show her humble side, as does her trait of hunching up to make herself smaller as she hugs and is hugged by the other women.”
Judi added that there seems to be an “air of resilience” to her glimpses.
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She explained: “This is as though she wants to show who she really is behind the glitz and how she sees herself making a difference to obviously very grateful people's lives.”
The clips were shared last night on the Sussex Royal account and the Story was captioned: “Behind the scenes…
“A sneak peek at the new @SmartworksCharity capsule collection shoot, ahead of the autumn launch.
“An initiative supporting the Smart Works collective which will equip women entering the work force with the key work wear essentials they need.”
Smart Works - one of Meghan's patronages - helps women back into the world of work by providing them with new outfits, coaching and the confidence they need to shine at a job interview
The idea behind the range is to create a “capsule collection of more classic options for a workwear wardrobe”.
BEHIND THE SMART WORKS CHARITY
helps woman get back into the workplace by providing them with clothes, confidence and the coaching they need to succeed at a job interview.
Smart Works helps over 2,000 women every year across two offices in London, with over one in two clients succeeding at their job interview.
Upon booking, each client is given a two-hour appointment where they receive one complete outfit for their interview which they can keep, free of charge, before taking part in a one-to-one interview coaching session.
The clothes are a mix of new and slightly worn pieces and if the client is successful in any interview, they are able to return to Smart Works for another appointment where they will receive more items of clothing to help build a working wardrobe.
The Duchess of Sussex has asked John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Jigsaw to create a fashion line which will benefit the organisation.
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The new clips appear to reveal what to expect from the clothing line, with a woman snapped modelling a classic black dress with a v-shaped neckline.
And on the photo reel another woman poses in a white shirt – one of Meghan’s wardrobe staples.
All the clothing, designed by Meghan’s friend Misha Nonoo, appears to reflect the Duchess’ chic, minimalist style.
Meghan herself is dressed casually in jeans, a blue striped shirt from Frank & Eileen and nude heels in the clips.
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MEGHAN MARKLE'S ROYAL PATRONAGES
The National Theatre
The National Theatre’s mission is to make world class theatre that’s entertaining, challenging and inspiring – and to make it for everyone.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Established in 1913, the ACU is the world's first and oldest international university network, with more than 500 member institutions in over 50 countries.
Smart Works
Created in September 2013 Smart Works exists to help long term unemployed and vulnerable women regain the confidence they need to succeed at job interviews, return to employment and transform their lives.
Mayhew
Established in 1886 and entirely funded by public donations Mayhew is an animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats and people in communities both in London and internationally.
The clothing range will be hitting shelves later this year, in partnership with Marks & Spencer and John Lewis.
Sussex Royal previously posted about Meghan’s new venture, saying: “After quiet visits to Smart Works over the last year, The Duchess was moved by the impactful work being done by this non-profit organisation that helps women into the workforce, equipping them with both the skills and clothes they need to feel job-ready.”
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The sneak peek comes as Meghan and Prince Harry have come under fire for taking four private jets in 11 days while flying to Ibiza for Meghan's birthday and then to Elton John's £15million home in Nice.
The gas-guzzling trips have seen critics call the Sussexes hyprocrites after Prince Harry recently talked about saving the planet and climate change at Google Camp.
Elton revealed he paid for the private Cessna jets to and from his home - which would have cost around £12,000 - for the "couple's protection".
However, it is estimated the journeys would have generated seven times the emissions per person when compared to a commercial flight.
Stars such as Ellen DeGeneres, Pink and Jameela Jamil have since come out defending the couple for being "compassionate" individuals, and called for "bullying" to stop.
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