At a first glance, Meghan’s gown looks like a simple navy number. However, it has since been confirmed that the £1,900 cocktail dress – which was custom made with cap sleeves – was designed by none other than Gabriela Hearst.

The New York-based designer is well known for her political activism and sustainable methods, and has made a name for herself with collections inspired by empowering female figures, such as Tammy Duckworth, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Kamala Harris.

Indeed, the muse for Hearst’s A/W 2017 collection was none other than civil rights activist, educator, and feminist revolutionary Angela Davis, who cut a powerful figure during the Civil Rights Movement of the Sixties and the Women’s Movement of the Seventies.

It makes sense, then, that Hearst has stated that she prefers to dress formidable women.

“I’d love to dress the CEO of Planned Parenthood [Cecile Richards] — she’s amazing, I’ve heard her speak a few times now,” the designer, who won the 2016/17 International Woolmark Prize, previously told Coveteur.

“Angela Davis I’d like to dress, and Robin Wright. I love people who use their attention and focus to enlighten or serve others. Robin Wright won’t go to an event unless it’s for a charity or a cause that she feels strongly about.

“I love people who have those types of values.”

Why Meghan Markle wore *that* navy dress for her feminist speech

Why Meghan Markle wore that navy dress for her feminist speech