Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard has a surprising connection to her former lifestyle blog.
Meghan, 42, debuted her new lifestyle brand's online presence on March 14 on her website and Instagram. On her website, she is credited to the same company that runs The Tig's website.
If you zoom in on the bottom right corner of the American Riviera Orchard landing page, you'll see that the site is “Made by Article.” Meghan has a long history with the Toronto-based digital agency, with whom she worked together when she ran The Tig from 2014 to 2017, praising the team's caliber in an undated review. did.
“There's a reason I've worked with Ryan and the talented team at Article for 10 years: their attention to detail, their creativity and care, and their thoughtful approach to design and user experience,” said the Duchess of Sussex. said. In a review of her website in Article. “They are more than just designers; they are collaborators who will elevate your ideas into a visual identity. They are a very special company.”
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“And they're Canadian, so I'm a fan,” she concluded her review by saying.Meghan was living in Toronto during filming. suitshe starred for seven seasons during the legal drama's original run on USA Network, which began in 2011.
Before she started dating Prince Harry in 2016, Meghan created and ran a lifestyle blog where she wrote about the food, fashion and travel that inspired her, along with personal insights.
“I've never been one to do just one thing, and I think that's how my website came about,” the Duchess of Sussex said in the 2022 Netflix docuseries. harry and duchess meghan. “There was fashion, and there was a lot of food and travel. So it was all the things that I love. And The Tig wasn't just a hobby. It became a really successful business.”
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She shut down the site in 2017 due to her continued relationship with Prince Harry, but her farewell letter remains published on the website along with a photo montage.
“After nearly three wonderful years of adventures with you, it's time to say goodbye to The Tig,” Meghan wrote. “What started as a passion project (my little driving force) has evolved into an amazing community of inspiration, support, fun and frivolity. You brighten my day and make this experience such a joy. Keep finding these Tig Moments. Keep discovering, keep laughing, keep taking risks, and keep being the “change you want to see in the world.” Above all, never forget your worth. As I have said many times, you, my sweet friend, are enough. ”
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Fast forward to February 2024, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex tapped Article to launch their website sussex.com. The site will serve as a hub of information about the couple's philanthropy through the Archewell Foundation, their work through Archewell Productions, and their latest appearances.
American Riviera Orchard, Archewell Foundation, Archewell Productions, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, The Tig and Prince Harry's eco-tourism initiative Travalyst are all listed as clients on Article's website.
On April 15, Tracy Robbins and Delfina Blaquier posted a photo of a small jar of strawberry jam with the American Riviera Orchards logo on their Instagram Stories, praising the product and complimenting Meghan Markle. We introduced the first product of our latest business.
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“Thank you for the delicious basket!” Robbins, who is married to Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins and spent time with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the film's premiere, wrote. Bob Marley: One Love in Jamaica in January.
“I love this jam so much that I can't decide who to share it with 🙂 @americanrivieraochard Thank you M! 🤍 #montecitogoodness #americanrivieraochard,” she continued while sharing a shot of a jar in a lemon basket.
