A Martha vs. Meghan showdown could mean there’s only one clear winner.
Duchess Meghan Markle’s company is an integral part of her launch of a lifestyle brand.
But there have been some hiccups along the way, with some of Meghan’s promo photos at an American Riviera orchard appearing to cast a shadow or steal the spotlight from the royal family. (oops!)
Now, Meghan appears to be going head-to-head with someone more important than any monarch: Martha Stewart.
Martha Stewart is an American Idol
She is a businesswoman, author, television personality, and best friend of Snoop Dogg. She is also one sports illustrated Swimsuit model.
Martha Stewart has been a part of American culture for decades. So much so that many Millennials and Zoomers (though not those from New England) grew up thinking Martha’s Vineyard was her property. (it’s not)
This summer, she competed in the Paris Olympics with Snoop Dogg – as she explained, she stepped in because the rapper was “scared of horses” and needed emotional support while covering dressage.
Meanwhile, American Riviera Orchard is a new lifestyle brand, as you can see on the brand’s Instagram page.
As we previously reported, the company’s early promotions and trademark filings appear to indicate that ARO will sell cookbooks, cutlery and tableware, food items such as jams and preserves, soaps, fragrances, yoga gear, pet care products (including pet treats), home décor wait.
In other words, Duchess Meghan Markle seems to be positioning herself as a lifestyle brand guru. Does she hope to be the next Martha Stewart?
Who would win in a contest between Martha and Meghan?
According to insiders closerMartha Stewart isn’t worried about a confrontation with Meghan Markle — if that comes to it.
“In true Martha fashion, she remains elegant and determined, showing that she is ready to defend her title,” an insider said of the lifestyle queen.
“She’s not the kind of person who’s going to pass the baton and give in without a fight,” the source said.
“Martha needs to be replaced by someone more experienced than a duchess who is not up to the job in the UK!” an insider later scoffed.
In early 2020, after years of “leaked” defamatory stories about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry announced that he and his wife would be stepping back from royal duties in order to live life on their own terms.
The company is clearly using distracting stories about Meghan to distract from salacious stories about William and Kate, and Harry doesn’t want to see the British tabloid frenzy that killed his mother eventually claim his too wife.
Are these two really going to go head-to-head?
We have to point out that most people don’t necessarily associate Meghan Markle with Martha Stewart, let alone imagine a winner-take-all competition between Martha and Meghan.
There are a lot of lifestyle brands out there. Perhaps the most notorious of these by far is Gwyneth Paltrow’s much-derided work. slimy.
Maybe American Riviera Orchards can coexist with these and other brands. Expensive Meghan Markle jam sounds better than putting semi-precious stones in your orifice, but may not match the cultural significance of a Martha Stewart recipe.
