Meghan’s go-to designer claims Kate inspired latest collection

Roland Mouret, 61, has claimed Kate Middleton helped inspire his latest collection. Mr Mouret was also behind the Princess of Wales’ £2,700 black-and-white dress which she wore to the Top Gun Maverick premiere in London back in May.However, he has been described as Meghan Markle’s go-to designer and established a close friendship with the Duchess of Sussex.The pair were even snapped together back in 2016 and Meghan wore a Roland Mouret dress on the eve of her wedding in 2018.Speaking to the Sunday Times, the London-based French designer revealed he is proud that he is “able to do things that can help her”.He said: “She represents the way a woman grows, the way a woman stands not behind but beside.JUST IN: Harry ‘pleaded with pals and ex-lovers to open up on him for memoir’ – but ‘most said no’ ‘Powerful!’ Meghan’s go-to designer Roland Mouret claims Kate inspired latest collection (Image: Getty) Mr Mouret was also behind the Princess of Wales’ £2,700 black-and-white Top Gun premiere dress. (Image: Getty)”That sense of equality she has created – she’s powerful.”Mr Mouret also told the broadsheet that he kept the Duchess of Cambridge in mind for his newest collection which will come out in Spring 2023.Mouret, who described a new orange short-sleeved dress as “Kate’s dress”, said: “To make things that she feels protected in at that moment when the world is looking at her, I’ve done a little part in protecting her.”However, Mr Mouret’s comments come less than a year after he announced he had put his brand into administration and closed his Mayfair store. Meghan Markle and Roland Mouret were even snapped together back in 2016. (Image: Getty)Mouret also let go of his 80 workers as COVID-19 negatively impacted the company.According to MailOnline, the label had previously survived fears of bankruptcy in 2010.Mouret generated sales of £16million in 2019.However, the 61-year-old made a profit of just £950,000.DON’T MISS US star talks ‘working’ with Meghan after ‘overplaying her hand’ claim [INSIGHT]Gen Z ’empathise’ with Prince Harry as he deals with childhood ‘pain’ [ANALYSIS]Prince William ‘has barely spoken’ to Harry after memoir announcement [REPORT] The London-based French fashion designer Roland Mouret is a long-standing friend of Meghan Markle. (Image: Getty) “I design with her [Kate Middleton] in mind,” Roland Mouret said. (Image: Getty)Mouret has bounced back since the announcement last November.He was assisted by Chinese entrepreneur and designer Han Chong.