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Few women have had as much impact on the fashion industry (or the world, in general) as Princess Diana. Always immaculately dressed, Lady Di’s wardrobe was envied and emulated the world over, particularly during the late eighties and early nineties.
To this day, Diana’s refined elegance is a noted point of reference for many designers—in fact, back in 2017 the late Virgil Abloh created an entire collection for Off White, inspired by the People’s Princess. In 2019, her unique style aesthetic was referenced by Harry Styles who stepped out in a sweater vest adorned with white sheep—the very same print Diana wore to the polo in 1983 and 1981.
Among her most memorable fashion moments is the off-the-shoulder black cocktail dress by Christina Stambolian, famously dubbed the “Revenge Dress”, which she wore to the Serpentine Gallery in 1994. Her bold choice made headlines and has become a symbol for the post-break-up glow-up. In an interview at the time, Stambolian reportedly said she compared Diana’s choice of black to the black swan Odile in Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake, and commented that she “chose not to play the scene like Odette, innocent in white”.
Notably, her association with Dior led to the renaming of the brand’s Chouchou bag to the “Lady Dior” in her honour, after she was frequently seen carrying it following its 1995 debut .
From her chic shift dresses to her penchant for well-cut blazers, several of Diana’s most-iconic outfits have stood the test of time, and still feel as relevant today, three decades after her tragic passing, as they did on the day she wore them.
Her fashion choices continue to inspire contemporary designers and celebrities alike. Her ability to blend classic elegance with modern sensibilities has left an undeniable mark on the fashion world. This is clear even in the way ’90s style has re-emerged in the past couple of years, with celebrities like Hailey Bieber undoubtedly taking cues from her off-duty style with chunky sneakers and tube socks, paired with bike shorts and oversized jumpers.
Here, we recount 25 of Princess Diana’s most timeless looks.
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