As Ever Debuts Holiday Collection, Meghan and Malala Meet

We have a few updates to share this week, beginning with a little holiday shopping! Meghan’s As Ever brand launched The Holiday Collection: Chapter One on Tuesday, October 6, with gift baskets, chocolates, a keepsake playing card set, and the advent calendar introduced last week.

It may only be October, but Meghan is getting a head start on the holiday season—and giving us a few ideas for our gift lists along the way.

The limited-edition collection brings together familiar As Ever favorites with some new additions for entertaining and gifting. There are larger baskets for someone you want to spoil, as well as chocolates and playing cards that would make lovely gifts on their own.

The Gift Baskets

The Hostess Basket, $211 (15% off w/code WHATMEGHANWORE15), includes the Signature Fruit Spread Gift Box, candles No. 519 and No. 084, peppermint, hibiscus, and lemon ginger teas, and Flower Sprinkles. Everything comes tucked into a wicker basket with leather and gold-tone details. I like that the basket itself is something the recipient can continue using long after the holidays.

The larger Pantry Basket, $259 (15% off w/code WHATMEGHANWORE15), focuses on the food and tea collection. It includes the Signature Fruit Spread Gift Box, Honey Duo Gift Box, Flower Sprinkles, all three herbal teas, and both the Hot Toddy and Spiced Cider Mulling Spice Kits. This would be a generous gift for someone who loves to host—or simply enjoys keeping a well-stocked pantry.

There is also a Parlour Basket, $242 (15% off w/code WHATMEGHANWORE15), currently listed on the website. This one brings together the new playing cards, the Botanical Confections Chocolate Bar Trio, both mulling spice kits, and candle No. 084 for an evening of games and treats.

Chocolate from As Ever x Compartés

Meghan’s collaboration with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés continues with the Treasures of the Orchard Chocolate Covered Fruit Gift Box, $75 (15% off w/code WHATMEGHANWORE15). The assortment includes 16 pieces of hand-dipped fruit in exclusive As Ever packaging—a lovely option to bring along to a holiday gathering or share after dinner.

The Botanical Confections Chocolate Bar Trio, $42 (15% off w/code WHATMEGHANWORE15), includes three flavors: Ginger Lemon, Hibiscus Rose, and Lavender Honey. The set pairs dark chocolate with ginger and lemon, white chocolate with hibiscus and rose, and milk chocolate with lavender and honey.

You could give the trio as one gift, or separate the bars into smaller gifts. I also like the idea of placing one at each table setting for a little something guests can take home.

A Keepsake Playing Card Set

The Keepsake Double-Deck Parlour Card Set, $48 (15% off w/code WHATMEGHANWORE15), includes two decks featuring the original As Ever crest, presented in a velvet-finished box with gold foil detailing. It’s a nice addition to the collection and something that can become part of family game nights throughout the year.

The As Ever Advent Calendar

If you missed last week’s announcement, the 2026 As Ever Holiday Advent Calendar, $148, (15% off w/code WHATMEGHANWORE15) is available for pre-order, with delivery expected in early November.

Created with Compartés, the calendar contains 24 handcrafted chocolates in a keepsake design inspired by Meghan’s Montecito home and garden. The flavors include As Ever’s strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and orange marmalade spreads, along with a Flower Sprinkles chocolate and a dark chocolate ganache truffle.

One of my favorite details is the numbering: each chocolate features its countdown number in Meghan’s handwriting, finished in edible gold. A very sweet way to count down to Christmas!

You can explore the Holiday Collection on the As Ever website. Use code WHATMEGHANWORE15 for 15% off all orders.

Meghan Enjoys Afternoon Tea with Malala Yousafzai in London

In other news, Meghan met with Malala Yousafzai at Claridge’s in London’s Mayfair neighborhood on Wednesday, October 7. Town & Country reported that the visit was a personal catch-up between friends.

Some of you may remember that Meghan and Harry joined Malala for a virtual conversation in October 2020 to mark International Day of the Girl. Their discussion focused on the importance of girls’ education and the barriers preventing girls from attending school.

It was lovely to hear that the two had an opportunity to reconnect in person. Their earlier conversation highlighted a cause they both care about, and this week’s meeting offered a chance to catch up over tea.

Now, let’s take a closer look at Meghan’s outfits—from the As Ever collection photos to her afternoon in London.

For the above photo from As Ever, Meghan wore a dress from Khaite—the ‘Ria’ dress in cream, $2400.

She also has on her Logan Hollowell The Aura Sleeve: Gen 4 & Gen 5, $2,875 and Oura ring 5, $499.

I’m sorry to say, I don’t have a lot of fashion information on the above photo. I’ve been searching for the cropped pants but no luck yet. It looks like she has on a pair of black loafers as well. Her bracelet is from Logan Hollowell—Diana Diamond Bracelet, $32,550.

She has a pair of gold earrings on that are hard to see.

This next photo must’ve been taken the same day.

This next photo was shared on As Ever’s Instagram to promote the Holiday Collection. It may have been taken earlier this year in a staged kitchen. While it’s possible it was taken at their current home in the UK, I’m leaning toward an earlier shoot.

Here is a list of most of the home good items spotted in the photo.

Mapp & Web Vintage Server / Martha Stewart | Patterson 10 X 51 White Round Stoneware Cake Stand / Staub | Enameled Cast Iron Essential French Oven / MAUVIEL 1830 | M’Heritage M150 CI Copper Sauce Pan, 2.8-Qt / Chantilly Dinner Plate By Tabletops Unlimited / Chantilly Large Rim Soup Bowl By Tabletops Unlimited / As Ever fruit spread (WHATMEGHANWORE15 for 15% off)

Thanks to SittingbythePond/Star Style for finding all of these pieces!

Meghan marked the launch of her new collection on her Instagram with a post thanking all those who have supported her over the years.

Now a look at her afternoon tea outfit.

Meghan’s coat is from TOVE—Maxime Coat Toffee, $2287.

Her sweater is the Co Long Sleeve Crew in Fine Cashmere in the color ivory, $575.

Her ivory silk wide-leg trousers have not yet been identified. Some outlets are reporting that the pants are the Ralph Lauren ‘Masina’ trousers, however these are not an exact match. Please check back for updates.

Meghan wore her Saint Laurent ‘Chris’ leather loafers in tan (past season, no longer available). She first wore these shoes while visiting Lagos in May 2024.

The Duchess carried her Chanel vintage leather bag. We first saw this bag during With Love, Meghan Season 2.

Her ring is the Logan Hollowell The Aura Sleeve: Gen 4 & Gen 5, $2,875 and Oura ring 5, $499.

Her necklace is also from Logan Hollowell—Lovers Duet Diamond and Emerald Chain Necklace, $ 21,150.

I was unable to find out more information about the totebag Meghan was carrying other than the design is women wearing hijabs. Perhaps it was a gift from Malala Yousafzai.

Be sure to check back for updates to the post.