It may not be Memorial Day yet, but the fashion markdowns sure feel like it. Retailers like Amazon, Old Navy, Nordstrom and Macy’s are overflowing with major fashion deals for no reason — other than to help Us stock our spring and summer wardrobes. I’m talking sleek Adidas sneakers for 48% off, silky satin pajamas for just $12 and so much more.

Chic sandals, trendy jeans and luxe-looking bags are just a few highlights, but you’ll also find plenty of dresses, blouses and comfy sneakers on sale. The only so-called ‘catch’ is that these undercover deals are selling out fast. I narrowed down the best 20 deals that are *actually* worth your dollars, so snag ’em before they’re gone!

Best Weekend Sales: April 17-19, 2026

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My Favorite: Instead of sweats, opt for this cool-mom T-shirt dress that’s just as comfy, but much more stylish. 100% cotton fabric makes it breathable enough for every to-do on your list. Oh, and it’s only $12!

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My Favorite: Everyone’s wearing red this spring, and these sporty Adidas sneakers nail the aesthetic. Cloudfoam cushioning supports walking, running and touring Europe, per reviewers.

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My Favorite: My mom just got these wide-leg NYDJ jeans, and at 30% off, I’m grabbing a pair for myself. They’re comfy around the tummy and thighs, flowy around the ankles and tailored where it matters most.

Macy’s

My Favorite: It’s wedding guest dress season and this flattering wrap dress is the perfect uniform. It works for all venues, including church, beach and garden. Plus, you might wear it to the office the following Monday.

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Medical dramas have been popular for as long as the medium has existed, but they only occasionally reach a threshold of realism, with shows like The Pitt reflecting that. While there are some shows that may nail the science behind specific cases or faithfully depict an element of the medical process, it is rare for a show about doctors or nurses to authentically explore the all-consuming nature of the profession. It’s not that hard to see why. Healthcare workers frequently deal with physical danger and mental health risks, and it is hard to relate to characters who are consistently put in situations in which they have authority over people’s lives. This Is Going To Hurt is by no means an easy series to watch, but it does depict its protagonists as three-dimensional characters, rather than just larger-than-life heroes that lack any flaws. Even if the show takes place 20 years in the past, it is at the forefront of discussions about the medical profession that are even more relevant today.

This Is Going To Hurt has an advantage over other medical dramas that attempt to be more grounded because it is based on the memoir of the same name by the former OBGYN doctor Adam Kay, who also served as the creator and writer of the series. Ben Whishaw stars as a lightly fictionalized version of Kay during his time at an NHS hospital in 2006, where the stressful working environment forced him to account for the well-being of both his patients and staff. This Is Going To Hurt is a very ambitious series that uses creative filmmaking techniques to examine Kay’s perspective, presenting him as an empathetic, yet flawed protagonist. While it serves as an eye-opening experience for a majority of the audience.

‘This Is Going To Hurt’ Is an Unflinching Look at Mental Health in Hospitals

This Is Going To Hurt examines how lonely the medical profession can be, and the series uses a radical means of breaking the fourth wall to show how Kay copes with the pressure of his position. While most instances of fourth-wall breaking are done for comedic means, Kay’s addresses to the audience are important in explaining the complex process he has for evaluating the severity of cases, choosing which patients to see first, and interpreting mixed messages from his peers and superiors. Whishaw has a sharp sense of humor that results in some instances of dark comedy, but the effect of having him speak directly to the audience is also quite sad. Kay is a character who can’t be vulnerable, as any perceived weakness on his part could negatively affect the less-experienced workers who look up to him, or could result in concern from the patients. As a result, Kay can only speak inward as a means of communicating the internal feelings he is unable to put into words. It’s a very dark theme, but it also helps make Kay into a more compelling character, as his outward persona is more aggressive.

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Although he’s an amazing actor in everything from Women Talking to the James Bond films, Whishaw gives his best and most singular performance ever in This Is Going To Hurt, as it is hard to imagine anyone else in the role. Kay is someone who has to manipulate his behavior based on which patients he is meeting and what their needs require of him. While he is willing to be soft and charming with older women who are confused by the advanced technology, he also has to assume a protective, parental role when working with children, especially those who come from unsafe homes. However, Kay also has strict moral lines that he will not cross, which puts his career in jeopardy. Kay’s refusal to admonish a racist patient may be an ethically sound decision, but it does create consequences in the workplace.

‘This Is Going To Hurt’ Is a Didactic, Creative Approach to a Medical Drama

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This Is Going To Hurt is set in an era where the perils of healthcare weren’t as widely accepted, and the series sheds light on the impact that the intensive working environment has on junior staffers, many of whom suffer severe breakdowns. What’s fascinating about the show’s approach is that it features an impressive ensemble cast, but chooses to examine the supporting characters purely from Kay’s perspective. As a result, he experiences the same shock as the audience when unexpected circumstances emerge that call for his attention. As much as Kay wants to be there for every member of his staff, he simply cannot fulfill that many responsibilities at once.

This Is Going To Hurt is also framed in a unique light because the series premiered in the aftermath of COVID-19, which opened many people’s eyes to the selfless work ethic of those working in critical care facilities. Perhaps the most moving aspect of the show is that Kay is so adjusted to being ostracized and called out that any instances in which he is personally thanked are enough to rekindle his passion for his chosen craft. Multiple seasons set in the world of This Is Going To Hurt may have been too strenuous an emotional burden, but its seven episodes create a rich, compelling drama that is as informative as it is moving.

Loud cities, rowdy neighbors, a partner who snores — there’s no shortage of nighttime sounds that keep you out of REM. But the right sleep aid makes all the difference, and Ozlo’s noise-masking earbuds do so using science. They’re $100 off!

These Ozlo Sleepbuds are designed to block out disruptive sounds using neuroscience-backed soundscapes. But they do much more than help you sleep. One happy called them “a quality-of-life enhancer,” and once you try them, you’ll see why. Between the smart sound technology, comfortable feel and expanded capabilities, these buds are already in the cart.

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Whether you’re dealing with barking dogs or the neighbor’s leaf blower, these earbuds adapt to your environment to masterfully block sound. From falling to staying asleep, they deliver. The technology works all night long to keep you snoozing, so you can trade morning grogginess for an energized start.

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There’s nothing quite like returning to a guilty pleasure film; it’s the cinematic equivalent of raiding the fridge at 2:00 am and making a sandwich so unhealthy it would give Scooby and Shaggy diabetes. Sure, you could watch something more enriching, just like you could eat something other than meat covered with every sauce and topping that you own, but where’s the fun in that? Sometimes, the heart wants what the heart wants, even if that happens to be (let’s face it) pure cinematic junk food.

Recently, I returned to one of my ultimate guilty pleasure foods: Fanboys, the film about Star Wars nerds trying to see The Phantom Menace before its release. With a 33 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s fair to say that most people consider this film a serious stinker. But I’ve always enjoyed how the movie embraces the cringe of both its premise and its characters, effectively leaning into the goofiness that made us fall in love with Luke, Leia, and Han in the first place. Watching Fanboys now also reveals the biggest problem with the Disney era of Star Wars: the desperate need to make a dorky franchise seem cool.

Get Into The Garbage Chute, Fanboy!

Most of Fanboys is a tribute to the Original Trilogy, which makes sense: in this ‘90s set film, the prequels have yet to come out. Of course, Fanboys came out in 2009, four years after the Prequel Trilogy ended. The creators were very well aware of how much fans largely hated George Lucas’ follow-up film, so they ended Fanboys with a bit of cheeky meta-commentary. As our characters settle in to watch The Phantom Menace on the big screen, one of them broaches a once-unthinkable proposition right before the credits roll: “What if the movie sucks?”

That line hits differently now that Disney has released its own Sequel Trilogy of Star Wars movies. In the wake of those film failures, there has been plenty of critical reappraisal of the prequels. Some of this comes from younger audiences who grew up with those movies and have a nostalgic fondness for the foundational schlock of their childhood. But a surprising amount of the reappraisal comes from older fans who once mercilessly bashed movies like The Phantom Menace. Those fans have decided that, in retrospect, passionate Star Wars movies from an honest weirdo are better than dispassionate Star Wars movies made by a soulless company.

Force Choking The Critics

As one of those older fans, I kept thinking about this comparison when watching Fanboys. To be clear, this is a film that is filled with flaws: the humor is broad, and much of the raunchier stuff (added at Harvey Weinstein’s request, no less) is simply gross rather than engrossing. However, most of the bad jokes were written from the perspective of the titular fanboys, and they collectively manage to do something that I thought was impossible. Namely, the humor of the film captured what it was like to be a Star Wars fan in the ‘90s. 

The characters debate about whether Boba Fett was actually cool, get advice from Harry Knowles, strike out with women, and generally act like a gaggle of homeschooled kids whose only teacher was a VCR. Some of the jokes and even the performances are rough around the edges (seriously, Kristen Bell is acting circles around her colleagues), but that’s part of the charm: like the best of the worst bad B-movies, all of this came from creators who are deeply passionate and had something to say. In this way, they effectively channel the quirky excesses of George Lucas himself when he was making the soon-to-be-hated prequels. 

The Nostalgia Menace

In The Phantom Menace, does it really make sense for Qui-Gon Jinn to trust his life to an idiot with a speech impediment? Of course not, just like it doesn’t make sense for him to risk the fate of an entire planet on the child slave that he ends up buying and bringing back to the Jedi temple. The craziness continued with Attack of the Clones, which had Obi-Wan Kenobi solving huge galactic conspiracies by talking to the weirdo owner of his favorite diner. In Revenge of the Sith, meanwhile, Anakin murders a zillion children because he got an “IOU” on saving Padme from a boss who now has resting monster face.

All of these are bonkers creative decisions by George Lucas, but that’s part of what makes the prequels special. The man is always swinging for the fences, and even when the bat doesn’t connect, it’s fun to watch each swing. You can’t ever really predict where Lucas is going to go with this story, just like you can never predict what will happen next to the titular protagonists of Fanboys. There’s a certain magic to that, and watching this fannish comedy unfold has the same bizarrely captivating quality as listening to your craziest friend tell his most unhinged story.

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Compared to the prequels, Disney’s Star Wars sequels are depressingly flat. You can feel the corporate meddling at every step, from transforming The Force Awakens into a soft reboot to bringing Palpatine back for sheer nostalgia value. There is no actual creative vision behind these movies because the company doesn’t care about creativity: they just care about keeping fans happy enough to keep buying endless Funko slop. Lucas might have gotten rich by selling toys, but he didn’t worry all that much about pandering to fans; instead, he jammed his prequels with anything and everything he found interesting, giving us a trilogy truly unlike any other ever made.

While Fanboys pokes very gentle fun at the prequels, it has something important in common with those films: it’s filled with every crazy idea that the creators can jam into it. Major cameos from heavyweights like William Shatner and Carrie Fisher exist alongside scenes where our heroes learn life lessons from hookers. The film has poignant things to say about life and death, but it also has time to make our heroes strip down to impress a local gay bar (their own personal Mos Eisley). The whole thing is a surprisingly complex meditation on friendship, though this can be hard to notice when, say, Kristin Bell is dressed as slave Leia.

Much like the Star Wars prequels, Fanboys is very flawed and divisive, but it was made with honesty and passion from quirky creators who had a genuine vision. That alone gives the film more rewatchability than the Disney-era Sequel Trilogy. If you’d like to see just how funny fan humor can be, or maybe you want to relive the glory days of ‘90s Star Wars fandom, you’re in luck. Fanboys is currently streaming on Tubi, which should honestly consider making a new slogan based on everyone’s favorite galaxy far, far away: “the free will be with you. Always.”

Kyle Cooke and Meghan King had a fun and flirty meet-cute while out and about in NYC.

“Kyle didn’t know Meghan prior to being at the same event last night. She had pursued him the second she saw him,” an insider exclusively shares with Us Weekly about the pair’s unintentional run-in. “He was definitely buzzed and was having fun with her. It’s nothing serious, but they did hang out all night even after the event was over, and made out several times in public.”

Photos were captured on Thursday, April 16, of the newly single Summer House star kissing Meghan, 41, as they walked down a Manhattan street after attending Page Six’s ’90s-themed party at Temple Bar.

According to a second source, Kyle, 43, arrived at the event with a few friends around 8:30 p.m. While making the rounds, he began chatting casually with Meghan and others in the room.

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Amanda Batula’s newfound romance with Summer House costar West Wilson has thrown the entire cast for a loop. “It’s just a lot to take in,” Amanda’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, said during a Wednesday, April 1, TikTok interview with Adam Glyn. “It’s not just me, Amanda, West, Ciara [Miller]. It’s, like, our whole friend group. […]

“He seemed in great spirits, catching up with friends and being especially warm and appreciative with staff,” the insider explains. “Meghan did seem interested and gravitated toward him more as the night went on.”

After the event wrapped around 10 p.m., the source tells Us that Kyle and Meghan left with a group and headed to Bar Bianchi, where they stayed until around 1 a.m.

“It felt more like a fun, slightly flirty night out than anything serious,” the insider shares. “The kissing seemed like something just after a few drinks and a good night with friends.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Kyle and Meghan’s teams for comment.

While both parties have yet to speak on their night out in the Big Apple, the first insider says the In the City star likely won’t be bothered by what fans think about the innocent situation.

“He doesn’t care what people think,” the source explains, adding that Kyle is just.“having fun right now and going out and meeting new people.”

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Insiders are revealing Summer House’s Kyle Cooke reaction when he learned about estranged wife Amanda Batula and fellow costar West Wilson’s romance. “Kyle always knew Amanda would eventually move on, but he never imagined it would be with a castmate or anyone within their own circle,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “The idea of […]

Meghan — who shares three kids with ex-husband Jim Edmonds — previously appeared on The Real Housewives of Orange County between 2015 and 2017. She primarily lives near St. Louis, where she has worked as a concierge realtor.

As for Kyle, he’s trying to move on after separating from Amanda Batula in January after four years of marriage. Their split became even more public — and complicated — when news broke in March that Amanda, 34, was dating Kyle’s costar West Wilson.

The drama is expected to play out on the Summer House season 10 reunion, which is reportedly set to tape later this month.

When Outlander debuted in 2014, its success was the furthest thing from guaranteed. Even with the ardent fanbase surrounding Diana Gabaldon‘s bestselling novels of the same name, the only notable figure attached to this ambitious adaptation was developer Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica). Over the next 12 years and eight seasons, Starz’s resident flagship achievement blossomed into a televised staple that earned the goodwill of loyal book readers, seduced new viewers in droves, and catapulted stars Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan into the realm of household-name fame.

Even at the time, Season 1’s widespread success left little room for doubt that a familiar, fresh, and enduring concoction had emerged essentially from nowhere. Describing Outlander as a special experience or a landmark love story risks tipping over into hyperbole. With all due respect to its accomplished peers, however, no other long-standing historical romance has yet to achieve captivating quality, emotional intimacy, and thrilling adventure on the same scale.

‘Outlander’ Seamlessly Blends Multiple Genres Without Sacrificing Its Romantic Heart

Founded in the mid-90s as a film-based cable network, in 2005, Starz followed HBO, Showtime, and AMC’s trend-setting example by investing in original programming. It initially won eyeballs for 2010’s steamy Roman gladiator drama Spartacus and the swashbuckling Black Sails, but Outlander‘s breakthrough success arguably put Starz on the map in terms of high-concept, high-quality series worthy of serious consideration. Moreover, how the production applied the artistic lessons it naturally took from the watercooler phenomena that shifted television as we know it (The Sopranos, The Wire, Breaking Bad) proved the channel deserved to stand alongside its acclaimed competitors.

A genre hybrid, Outlander masterfully bridges hyper-prestige aesthetics (focused seasons with shorter runtimes, meticulous costumes, sprawling location shoots, Bear McCreary‘s instant-classic score and theme song) with historical grime, Scottish mythology and fantasy lore, unreserved performances, operatic twists, and one of the small screen’s consistent romances, filtered almost entirely through a woman-centric perspective. Making the gritty politics and unmitigated violence of various historical backdrops tantamount to Outlander‘s fictionalized tension increases the immersion factor, lends the ever-ratcheting stakes an air of unpredictability, and draws in demographics who might otherwise turn up their nose at a romance with a capital R. Still, where other adaptations might dilute their romantic origins as a tactic to appeal to the broadest possible audience (or out of embarrassed disdain), Outlander‘s powers-that-be rarely, if ever, fail to prioritize the franchise’s narrative foundation.

The emotionally charged nature of 20th-century nurse Claire (Balfe) and 18th-century Scottish Highlander Jamie Fraser’s (Heughan) star-crossed love affair is simultaneously fragile, irrevocable, and rife with all-consuming devotion. Likewise, while Outlander‘s plot twists always take risks, it plays things safe precisely where romance conventions demand it should: keeping Claire and Jamie united. Once Claire overcomes her initially conflicted guilt, the Frasers’ dramatic friction emerges from miscommunication, shared grief, external-force separations, longing, their feisty tempers, and the visceral cost of forging a committed life together, rather than TV’s traditional system of break-ups and reunions repeated ad nauseam. Destiny might cast the couple as soulmates, but defying every conceivable odd requires blood, sweat, and tears effort: establishing honest trust, maintaining healthy affection, navigating ongoing compromises, and survival.

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‘Outlander’s Timeless Romance Has Changed Television for the Better

Although a romance between two heterosexual individuals means the series isn’t the height of progressiveness, Outlander‘s influence has altered the mainstream game regarding egalitarian depictions of sexual intimacy long before modern zeitgeist hits like Bridgerton or Heated Rivalry. Certain unfortunate decisions do make the series’ representation imperfect; the proliferation of sexual assault storylines quickly becomes a plot-device trope rather than a character-driven exploration of trauma. Yet in the same era that Game of Thrones garnered backlash for its dual objectification of women’s bodies and their emotional distress, Outlander neither diminishes nor vilifies its heroine’s voracious desire and the pursuit of her pleasure. Surrounded by constant danger, the Frasers’ bedroom is a sphere of guaranteed agency for Claire. More than being a resounding improvement in visual media’s exploitative habits, Outlander preserving this element accurately reflects romance novels’ revolutionary appeal; at the risk of making a blanket statement, underrepresented demographics crave the genre’s raw recognition and wish-fulfillment empowerment.

On that note, there’s no overlooking Outlander‘s most triumphant secret ingredient — Balfe and Heughan’s chemistry. Viewers keep returning for the trial-by-fire comforts of Claire and Jamie’s bliss as much as they do for the tenderness, the tartan, and the time travel. The fact that both actors keep unearthing new layers to characters they know like the back of their hand is additional icing on the cake. Even if Season 8’s story doesn’t conclude with across-the-board satisfaction, Outlander‘s legacy remains timeless.

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Michael B. Jordan is still getting used to hearing himself called an Oscar winner. Appearing at CinemaCon for the first time since taking home Best Actor at the Academy Awards, the “Sinners” star admitted the title hasn’t quite sunk in after being introduced with the honor onstage.

The actor’s win also carried a deeper note, as he used his acceptance speech to acknowledge the Black actors who paved the way before him.

At CinemaCon, Jordan used the moment to debut a trailer for “The Thomas Crown Affair,” an upcoming romantic heist film he is set to star in.

Michael B. Jordan Relishes Oscar Win At CinemaCon

Some titles don’t lose their shine, and for Jordan, “Oscar winner” is clearly one of them. Fresh off his Best Actor victory at the Academy Awards, the 39-year-old couldn’t hide his excitement when he was introduced onstage as an “Academy Award winner” during Amazon’s CinemaCon panel.

“I don’t think that will ever get old,” he said, per DiscussingFilm.

It’s been just a month since Jordan picked up the trophy for his dual role as twins Smoke and Stack in “Sinners,” beating out a stacked field that included Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura.

Fans Weigh In On Jordan’s Oscar Moment

Fans had plenty to say about Jordan soaking in the moment, and not all of it was straightforward praise. While many applauded his journey, others couldn’t resist a little sarcasm as the Oscar buzz continues to follow him.

One X user joked, “Don’t worry, it won’t get old because we’re still waiting for the first one to actually match the hype. CinemaCon award energy is strong, though.”

Another chimed in, “Lmaoooo bro still cheesing like he just got the call yesterday.”

Others kept it more celebratory. “Much respect. Of course, it shouldn’t get old, and other actors feel the same way. Congratulations to MBJ again for an epic and well-deserved win!” one fan wrote.

Michael B Jordan Previews New Film At CinemaCon

Jordan wasn’t just at CinemaCon to bask in his recent Oscar glow; he also came with a first look at what’s next. The actor unveiled footage from his upcoming film “The Thomas Crown Affair,” where he stars opposite Adria Arjona.

In the trailer, Jordan steps into the role of Thomas Crown, a seasoned art thief who pulls off a daring heist involving a priceless Sunflowers painting from a museum. But the job becomes complicated when he finds himself drawn to Arjona’s character, the investigator tasked with tracking him down.

“Tell me something, does this billionaire thing really work?” her character asks during a dinner date.

“Usually,” Crown coolly replies.

Jordan Says Role Was Years In The Making

Jordan revealed the role wasn’t just another project, but one he had been chasing for years. “The Thomas Crown Affair” marks a fresh reboot of the franchise, following the 1968 original and its 1999 remake, both centered on a thrill-seeking billionaire art thief locked in a high-stakes game with an investigator.

The new take leans into that same mix of slick action and romance, with Jordan seen racing on a track, cracking open a massive vault, and going head-to-head with multiple adversaries. One standout moment even shows him scaling a skyscraper while strapped to a cable.

Reflecting on how long the idea has stayed with him, Jordan admitted, “I’ve been daydreaming about making this movie for years,” adding that he first saw the 1999 version when he was just 12.

“I wanna be in a movie like that one day,” he recalled thinking at the time, per Entertainment Weekly.

Michael B. Jordan’s New Film Slated For 2027

Jordan confirmed that “The Thomas Crown Affair” is slated to hit theaters on March 5, 2027. As he continues shaping the project, Jordan shared that revisiting the 1968 original helped him better understand the character’s deeper motivations.

“He didn’t just steal, he was making a statement,” Jordan said of Thomas Crown.

The “Fruitvale Station” star is pulling double duty on the film, both starring and directing, marking his second time behind the camera after “Creed III.” He also emphasized the importance of casting the right co-star, explaining he needed someone who could “match [Thomas’] intelligence, his intensity, his charm” before bringing Adria Arjona onstage.

“I’m the luckiest actress to be a part of this movie,” Arjona said. “I truly am.”

Meghan Markle has drawn backlash after her Bondi visit outfit was quickly linked for sale online, sparking criticism over mixing humanitarian work with commercial promotion.

While she and Prince Harry met survivors and first responders, critics, including Richard Palmer, questioned the timing. The couple continued engagements across Sydney, including an Invictus Australia event.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry also reflected on royal life, with the duke discussing grief over Princess Diana and Meghan addressing years of online abuse.

Meghan’s outfit from her visit to meet survivors of the Bondi Beach terror attack has quickly become available for purchase online, through a platform where she reportedly earns a commission.

Her look from the Sydney beach visit, which also features Prince Harry in promotional imagery, includes a striped shirt, white jeans, trainers, sunglasses, and a suede bag, all of which are available for sale on the fashion platform OneOff.

According to the Daily Mail, Meghan is said to receive between 10% and 25% from each item sold and is also listed as an investor in the AI-driven shopping site.

Her profile on the platform, where she is styled as “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,” features several recent appearances, including her current Australia visit, each with direct shopping links.

During the visit, the duchess appeared visibly emotional, speaking with survivors and first responders connected to the December attack that claimed 15 lives.

She also embraced individuals directly affected, including survivor Jessica Chapnik Kahn, who protected her young child during the incident.

The timing of the outfit’s promotion has drawn criticism, with some observers questioning the decision to link her clothing to sales so quickly after a visit with terror attack survivors.

Critics argue that showcasing purchasable looks during such a sensitive engagement blurs the line between humanitarian work and commercial activity.

Royal commentator Richard Palmer described the move as “the starkest example yet of Harry and Meghan’s efforts to commercialize their royal brand.”

He suggested that it could potentially “have alarm bells ringing at the palace and may ultimately prompt further discussion about whether there is a need to strip them of their royal titles,” especially given recent precedents within the family.

The expert added: “The palace can say it’s nothing to do with the institution because Harry and Meghan aren’t publicly-funded members of it – but they are the King’s son and daughter-in-law, and any suggestion of cashing in on royal status reflects badly on the monarchy.”

Meghan Markle Was Slammed Online Over The Business Move

On social media, Meghan’s move to put the outfit she wore to meet Bondi survivors didn’t go unnoticed, prompting mixed reactions.

One person commented on X, “It is astounding that these two are still given opportunities, when they’ve clearly, by past behavior, shown they fully intend to merch and profit tf off of all of it.”

A second individual said, “Her business must be in real trouble if this is the ghoul tactics she’s resorted to? Why did she think this was appropriate? And why would she think normal people would accept this?”

“She is disgusting and wonders why she was ‘the most trolled person in the entire world,’” another harsh critic wrote of the duchess’s business move.

The Sussexes’ Sydney Visit Marks’ Full-Circle Moment’ With Invictus Return

Despite the backlash, the couple continued their engagements across Sydney. At Bondi Beach, they spent time speaking with survivors and first responders, with Harry briefly sharing a light moment greeting a beachgoer before turning his attention back to those affected.

She emphasized the need to confront hate, calling it a major “human problem,” and said the opportunity to connect on a deeper, emotional level made the moment especially meaningful.

Later in the day, the pair were welcomed by crowds gathered at the Sydney Opera House before heading out for a sailing event hosted by Invictus Australia.

At the harbor, they met veteran Joel Vanderzwan, who presented them with custom flip-flops reading “G’day Hazza” and “G’day Megs,” prompting Harry to joke about usually receiving “budgie smugglers.”

They later boarded a wheelchair-accessible vessel designed for injured veterans.

The visit marked a return to Australia for the couple, who last toured the country in 2018 when Harry announced that the Invictus Games would be hosted there. Invictus Australia CEO Michael Hartung described their return to Sydney Harbour as a “full-circle moment.”

The day concluded with the couple attending a rugby match between the New South Wales Waratahs and Moana Pasifika, where they sat alongside Phil Waugh, CEO of the Australian Rugby Union.

Prince Harry Reflects On Princess Diana’s Death As Meghan Markle Opens Up About Online Abuse

During their trip, Harry and Meghan also reflected on their experiences as former working royals.

Speaking at the InterEdge Summit in Melbourne, Harry opened up about the impact of losing his mother, Princess Diana, at a young age, recalling how it shaped his feelings about royal life.

He shared: “After my mum died just before my 13th birthday – I was like: ‘I don’t want this job. I don’t want this role – wherever this is headed, I don’t like it.” However, he later realized he could use his platform to create meaningful change.

Meghan, meanwhile, addressed the effects of online abuse, saying” she was the most trolled person in the entire world.”

Speaking to young people connected to the mental health organization Batyr, she described digital spaces as often “completely anchored and predicated on cruelty to get clicks.