Who Wears Safiyaa? 5 Royal Looks, Dated (2026)

Safiyaa is worn by two members of the British royal family: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wore three Safiyaa gowns between October 2018 and March 2019, and Catherine, Princess of Wales wore Safiyaa in November 2023 and July 2024. Coveti stocks more than 1,400 Safiyaa pieces, including close relatives of those looks.

Below is every verified royal Safiyaa moment, with the date, the event and what was worn. Under each one we point you to the pieces on Coveti that share the same colour story and silhouette. They are not the exact dresses worn on the night, but they come from the same house and are built on the same ideas.

Which royals wear Safiyaa?

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Catherine, Princess of Wales are the two royals with verified Safiyaa appearances.

Five appearances across six years tells you something about the label. Royal dressing calls for coverage, structure and a clean line that photographs well from every angle, and that brief is close to the one Daniela Karnuts set for Safiyaa when she founded it in London in 2011. Our profile of who is behind Safiyaa covers the house history.

What Safiyaa dress did Meghan Markle wear in Fiji?

At the state dinner in Fiji in October 2018, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wore a pale blue caped Safiyaa gown.

The look combined two of the house signatures: a soft, cool blue and a cape falling from the shoulders. Pale blue is still part of the Safiyaa palette, and it returned for Autumn/Winter 2026.

The closest pieces on Coveti:

• The Zetta Long Dress in Pale Blue, a floor-length shape in the same shade family.
• The Rewa Aquamarine Cape, worn over a long dress to recreate the caped effect.

What did Meghan wear to the Royal Variety Performance in 2018?

At the Royal Variety Performance in London in November 2018, Meghan wore a black embellished Safiyaa gown.

Black with concentrated sparkle is one of the most reliable formulas in the Safiyaa archive. The embellishment tends to frame the neck and shoulders, so the dress reads as dressed-up without needing much jewellery.

The closest pieces on Coveti:

• The Relena Long Dress in Black with Crystal.
• The Ginevra Long Dress in Black with Crystal, a core style newly added at Coveti.

More black options are in our Safiyaa black dresses edit, and every long style sits in designer maxi dresses.

What red Safiyaa gown did Meghan wear?

Meghan wore a red caped Safiyaa gown to the Mountbatten Festival of Music in March 2019.

A strong red with a cape is a hard combination to get right. The cape adds movement, and the colour does the rest, with no need for much decoration.

The closest pieces on Coveti:

• The Ollie Cape in Crimson, which brings the cape element in a deep red.
• The Kalika Scarlet Red Long Dress, a long column to wear on its own.
• The Giorgia Long Dress in Dazzling Red, new this season.

For the full red range, see Safiyaa red dresses, and for every caped style, Safiyaa cape dresses.

What Safiyaa dress did Kate Middleton wear to the Royal Variety Performance?

On 30 November 2023, Catherine, Princess of Wales, often searched as Kate Middleton, wore a blue Safiyaa gown with split sleeves to the Royal Variety Performance.

Split sleeves are a quieter cousin of the Safiyaa cape: the arm is covered, but the fabric opens as you move, so there is coverage and air at the same time. It is a smart solution for anyone who wants long sleeves at an evening event without feeling buttoned up.

The closest pieces on Coveti:

• The Selena Long Dress in Maritime Blue, in the deep navy the house calls maritime blue.
• The Andra Azurite Long Dress, if you prefer a brighter blue.

What purple Safiyaa dress did Kate wear to Wimbledon?

At the Wimbledon men’s final on 14 July 2024, Catherine wore the purple Cecilia midi dress by Safiyaa.

This was a daytime appearance, which shows a different side of the label. A midi in a clear colour proved that Safiyaa works in daylight as well as under chandeliers.

The Cecilia style itself is on Coveti in two colourways, and there are several close lilac relatives:

• The Cecilia Lilac Midi Dress, the same style in a softer lilac.
• The Cecilia Dress in Cherry Red, the same shape in red.
• The Odelle Midi Dress in Lilac Snow.
• The Maha Lilac Midi Dress.

The designer midi dresses category has the wider choice for daytime occasions such as races, garden parties and summer weddings. Our Safiyaa wedding guest dresses guide is a useful next step.

Which celebrities are Safiyaa fans?

Jennifer Lopez and Kate Winslet are named among the label’s fans.

We list them here for completeness, but the documented, dated Safiyaa moments belong to the royal family. If you have seen other names attached to the label online, treat them with caution unless there is a dated appearance behind them.

How do you get the royal Safiyaa look?

Start with a long dress in a single strong colour, then add one Safiyaa signature: a cape, a split sleeve, a crystal neckline.

Finish with long gloves for evening, from the designer gloves edit. The Autumn/Winter 2026 Elda Gloves in Pale Blue would sit naturally with the Fiji look, and the Elda Gloves in Black with Crystal with the 2018 black gown. For dress codes, our guide on how to dress for a black tie event covers the rules.

Everything is on the Safiyaa brand page, with worldwide shipping from our UAE and Australia hubs. Before you order, check the brand size chart in our Safiyaa size guide, and see where to buy Safiyaa for pre-order timings.

Frequently asked questions

Who wears Safiyaa?

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wore Safiyaa three times between October 2018 and March 2019, and Catherine, Princess of Wales wore it in November 2023 and July 2024. Jennifer Lopez and Kate Winslet are named among the label’s fans.

What Safiyaa dress did Meghan Markle wear?

Meghan wore a pale blue caped Safiyaa gown at the Fiji state dinner in October 2018, a black embellished gown at the Royal Variety Performance in November 2018 and a red caped gown at the Mountbatten Festival of Music in March 2019.

What Safiyaa dress did Kate Middleton wear?

Catherine, Princess of Wales wore a blue Safiyaa gown with split sleeves at the Royal Variety Performance on 30 November 2023 and the purple Cecilia midi dress at the Wimbledon men’s final on 14 July 2024.

Can you buy the Safiyaa Cecilia dress?

Coveti stocks the Cecilia style in lilac and in cherry red. The purple colourway worn at Wimbledon in 2024 is not part of the current Coveti range.

Where can I buy dresses like the royal Safiyaa gowns?

Coveti carries more than 1,400 Safiyaa pieces, including pale blue, black embellished, red and maritime blue long dresses plus capes, with worldwide shipping from the UAE and Australia.