TheMeghan Markle Effectis back and it’s bigger than ever before!
WhileMeghan Marklehas made many style statements during her andPrince Harry’s 16-day tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, it’s her go-to skinny black jeans (worn six times so far and counting!) that might have been the most impactful.
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“Employment with Outland means protection from poverty and all the vulnerabilities associated with that, including human trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation, forced marriage, and working in environments opposed to human flourishing,” founder and CEO of Outland Denim, James Bartle tells PEOPLE, adding: “Simply being unable to feed, house, clothe and educate your children is something we take for granted but means the world to these women.”
“It is incredible to be able to offer job opportunities to more young women in Cambodia for whom the prospects are not great,” says Bartle at his head office in Tamborine Mountain, on the outskirts of Brisbane.
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After Meghan stepped out in the jeans, the company’s website traffic increased 948% globally, while it increased a staggering 3000% within Australia.
“We are just so thankful that she loved the product and the story behind it enough to choose to wear them. It was a rare and unique opportunity that coincided perfectly with the royal tour in Australia.”
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Perfect timing indeed and while Bartle remains discreet on exactly how Meghan came across the brand, he will say that a selection of jeans were sent to both Meghan and Harry, and although he hasn’t publicly worn the jeans yet, Harry has clearly been taking style tips from his wife,wearing matching shirtsfrom Los-Angeles-based brand Frank & Eileen to leave Fraser Island for Fiji.
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For those hoping to snap a pair of Outland’s $195 Harriet jeans, patience might be the order of the day as deliveries are not guaranteed until April, 2019.
source: people.com
