Meghan Markle’s jeans could have profound impacts on victims of human rights abuse in Cambodia
THE black denim jeans the Duchess of Sussex wore to Dubbo will have a much more profound effect in coming days than simply sparking a new trend.
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THE black denim jeans Meghan wore to Dubbo will have a much more profound effect in coming days than simply sparking a new trend.
Outland Denim is the Australian brand behind the Duchess’ $199 black jeans, and its representatives say her decision to wear them could have profound impacts on its employees, many of who are female victims of human rights abuse based in Cambodia.
Markle paired the jeans with a Maison Kitsune shirt, Serena Williams Collection jacket and a necklace by Australian designer Natalie Martin.
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Communications director Erica Bartle said the Outland Denim team had already begun to see the Meghan Markle effect just hours after the Royal was spotted wearing the brand’s “Harriet” high waisted skinny jeans.
“It has an enormous impact on a company like ours, which is doing ethical manufacturing in Cambodia,” she explained.
“We have about 45 seamstresses at the moment but with a boost in sales that could mean we can offer even more opportunities to vulnerable young women which is the reason we exist, so the flow on effect is phenomenal and could literally mean even more jobs for vulnerable women within weeks.”
Markle, a former actor, has been vocal in her advocacy for women’s rights, having been an Advocate for Political Participation and Leadership” for the United Nations women’s agency.