Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a double date with Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod while in Miami. The power couples took over the night as they enjoyed one another’s company.
It was revealed on January 8th that Prince Harry and Duchess Markle would be stepping back from the senior royal duties and the public eye to try and live a more normal life. To make sure the situation did not get out of hand the Queen and her extended family then held an emergency meeting and Queen Elizabeth II finalized Prince Harry’s financial dealings with her youngest grandson, which included the couple paying back the loan they took for their Windsor house. Even though Meghan Markle has been getting the brunt of the disapproval regarding their stepping down, Prince Harry has stood by her side, embracing his new life outside of Palace walls. After the New Year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided that it would be best for them to split their time between the United Kingdom and North America.
The royal couple recently made their first public appearance since stepping down at the JP Morgan summit that took place in Miami’s South Beach. The couple were keynote speakers at the occasion and shared the stage together. According to ET, Prince Harry and Markle met up with recent Super Bowl Halftime Show performer, Lopez and her husband, Alex Rodriguez.
Both the singer an MLB player was attending the summit as guests and were privileged to be able to spend some quality time with the royal couple. While participating in the activities that took place on Thursday, February 6th, the group of four were able to reconnect and form a friendship. According to the source, the couples shared all the updates on the major events going on in their lives as well as how their children were doing. The couple reportedly met up for dinner and talked about hanging out again in the near future in a possibly less formal atmosphere.
Their surprise appearance shocked the crowd with only Prince Harry speaking to the distinguished guests. Markle stood by silently and there has been no report regarding how much the couple was paid. Since running from the spotlight, the couple has been spending most of their time in North Saanich, Canada which is a small and secluded community with their son Archie. The Canadian town was said to have banded together to protect the royal couple from the media as well.
Source: ET
Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44
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My list of must-try jean trends for 2026 is growing; it currently includes all the silhouettes one denim expert revealed to me as the must-watch of the year (save for baggy jeans, because I’ve been wearing those for years). That said, one style that didn’t land on said aforementioned list, but is clearly due for big, big things this year, is flare jeans. With a growing list of celebrity fans that includes Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Cindy Crawford, Kendrick Lamar (you know that moment), and, of course, Amal Clooney, there’s no denying the retro denim style that was popular in the early aughts is back—and bigger than ever.
The fact that Clooney wore flared jeans is noteworthy in and of itself. The human rights lawyer is known for her refined dressing approach, regularly opting for billowy trousers, trendy boho blouses, and comfy sweater dresses—all staples that read elegant and timeless. So, when I spotted her earlier this year in the laid-back blues while out to dinner with hubby George Clooney, I knew I had to write about it. Of course, the fact that she wore flare jeans, the style countless celebs have worn the last few weeks, is noteworthy, too, as it further cements the style’s ‘It’ status for 2026.
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Clooney opted for a pair of medium-wash jeans with subtle fading (another Y2K reference, IMO). Her blues had an ultra-high waist—so high, in fact, that they appeared to hit at the ribcage. It’s the complete opposite of the controversial low-rise denim, so it’s a possible sign that the high-high waist is coming back, too. Not to mention, Clooney’s jeans had a slightly oversized fit from the thighs to the ankles, but it’s that flared hem that has all my attention; it’s taking me back to my middle school days when I’d wear my True Religion flares every single day. (No joke.)
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It’s undeniable that Clooney’s jeans have that nostalgic flair (ahem, flare, wink, wink), but it’s also undeniable that celebs are clamoring to the style because it’s incredibly flattering. The blues basically act like an optical illusion, making legs look super long, especially when paired with a style that has an extra-long hemline and sky-high platforms á la Lopez; the singer is 5-feet-5-inches, but don’t you agree with me that she looks way taller in these jeans? Yeah, that’s thanks to the flares. The flare hem and longer inseams help create the look of legs for days, but add in a high-waisted cut, platform heels, and a crop top, and you’ll fool people into thinking you’re inches taller.
Leg-elongating factor aside, there’s no denying that flares are fun and nostalgia-inducing—and that’s exactly what I need right now. So, shop some more fun, funky flares from Frame, NYDJ, and Mavi below.
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