Princess Diana's Style Evolution: A Retrospective on Her Iconic Fashion Moments
On the 29th anniversary of Princess Diana's passing, Vogue reflects on her significant fashion journey. Had she lived, Diana would be celebrating her 63rd birthday, remembered for her memorable outfits such as the revenge dress, Travolta dress, and her stunning wedding gown crafted by David and Elizabeth Emanuel. In the 1980s, she adopted trends featuring prominent shoulder pads while developing a distinctive style with designers like Catherine Walker and Anya Hindmarch. Following her separation from Prince Charles in 1992, her fashion choices became bolder, highlighted by a Dior slip dress at the 1996 Met Gala. Her influence continues to resonate with modern royals like Kate Middleton. The piece features a slideshow of 53 images capturing her style from 1980 to 1997.
Key facts
- Princess Diana would have turned 63 on the day of the article.
- The article marks the 29th anniversary of her death.
- Diana's iconic looks include the revenge dress, Travolta dress, and wedding dress by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.
- After her separation from Prince Charles in 1992, Diana's style became more daring, including a Dior slip dress at the Met Gala in 1996.
- Diana wore a Catherine Walker taffeta gown at a gala in Melbourne during the 1988 Australian tour.
- The Travolta dress was worn at a White House gala hosted by President Ronald Reagan.
- Diana's wedding dress featured a 25-foot train and 10,000 pearls.
- Kate Middleton regularly references Diana's fashions and habit of rewearing pieces.
Entities
Artists
- Princess Diana
- Prince Charles
- David Emanuel
- Elizabeth Emanuel
- Catherine Walker
- Anya Hindmarch
- Murray Arbeid
- Bruce Oldfield
- Victor Edelstein
- Gina Fratini
- Jan Van Velden
- Hachi
- Jacques Azagury
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Grace Kelly
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Kate Middleton
- Prince William
- Anwar Hussein
- Paul McCartney
- Ronald Reagan
- King Constantine of Greece
- King of Thailand
- David Bailey
- Caroline Charles
- Christina Stambolian
- Frederick Fox
- John Travolta
Institutions
- Vogue
- Buckingham Palace
- Balmoral
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Guildhall
- Barbican Centre
- Grosvenor House
- Claridge's
- Royal Opera House
- Cannes Film Festival
- Château de Chambord
- Royal Albert Hall
- Savoy Hotel
- British Fashion Awards
- St. George's Chapel
- Leicester Square
- Odeon Cinema
- Serpentine Gallery
- CFDA
- Vanity Fair
- Bolshoi Ballet
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Victor Chang Institute
- Tate Gallery
- Ormond Street Hospital
- Royal Brompton Hospital
- American Red Cross
- Dior
- Versace
- Chanel
- Moschino
- Valentino
- Gucci
- Jimmy Choo
- Bellville Sassoon
- Cojana
- Emanuel
- Hachi
- Jacques Azagury
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Getty Images
- Vogue Runway
- Vogue Business
- Kensington Palace
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Middlesex Hospital
- White House
- Halo Trust
- Taj Mahal
- Highgrove House
- St. Mary's Hospital
- Chelsea Harbour Club
- Virgin Atlantic
- Warm and Wonderful
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Chelsea
- Buckingham Palace
- Balmoral
- Scotland
- Melbourne
- Australia
- Canada
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Cannes
- France
- Château de Chambord
- Hong Kong
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Giza Pyramids
- Egypt
- Lille
- Palace of Versailles
- Liverpool
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- New York City
- United States
- Moscow
- Russia
- Chicago
- Washington, D.C.
- Sydney
- Mayfair
- Angola
- Huambo
- Canberra
- Anzio
- Italy
- India
- Gloucestershire
- Doughton
- Windsor
- Earls Court
- Braemar
Sources
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