Well, well—just when you thought awards season in Hollywood couldn’t get more dramatic, along comes a different kind of red carpet moment. And this one isn’t for Best Actress or Best Dressed. Nope, Meghan Markle has landed herself a spot in a rogues’ gallery that’s making more headlines than a Netflix royal documentary.
Let’s talk about Kitson. The iconic LA boutique, once the playground of early 2000s tabloid royalty like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, is back in the cultural spotlight with its annual “Holiday Hypocrisy” window display. And this year, they’ve named none other than the Duchess of Sussex herself as one of their “Villains of the Year.” Ouch.
Now, this isn’t just a snarky tweet or an anonymous meme. This is full-blown retail shade—front and center on Robertson Boulevard, nestled between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. Meghan is featured in a mock magazine cover wearing a Santa hat emblazoned with “Montecito diva.” And she’s not alone. California’s Governor Gavin Newsom, George Clooney, Katy Perry, and even LA Mayor Karen Bass also made the naughty list.
But the headlines splashed across Meghan’s fake mag cover? Absolutely brutal. From being dubbed the “most unpopular kids in school” alongside Prince Harry, to criticism over her luxury lifestyle, her jam company (made thousands of miles from home), and breaking “no dog” rules at the local farmer’s market—Kitson isn’t holding back. They even poke fun at the Harper’s Bazaar article that revealed Meghan was introduced like royalty… to a room of one.
Let’s not forget the Netflix special jewelry moment—$82,000 worth of sparkle, apparently—and a little side-eye over her refusal to drop the royal branding while distancing herself from the family. All this wrapped in glitter, irony, and some seriously pointed satire.
And yes, this is the same Kitson that famously created “Team Aniston” and “Team Jolie” tees during the early-aughts breakup heard around the world.
So when Megxit hit, it only made sense that “Team Kate & William” and “Team Harry & Meghan” shirts followed. The verdict? Team Kate & William is outselling their Sussex counterparts two to one.
Kitson’s owner, Fraser Ross, says customers themselves asked for the royal merch and argued in-store over which couple deserved the crown.
That’s right—actual debates broke out on the boutique floor. At one point, a shopper even bought eight of each shirt for a party, letting guests pick their royal allegiance like it was The Bachelor finale.
So, as the award shows gear up with their red carpets and gold statues, one boutique in LA is already handing out titles of its own. Meghan Markle may not want this particular trophy on her shelf, but in the world of pop culture, even the critics can’t look away.
