Diana's Fashion Story Exhibition at Kensington Palace

The exhibition 'Diana: Her Fashion Story' at Kensington Palace in London traces the evolution of Princess Diana's wardrobe from her early days as a shy debutante to her status as a global style icon. The show highlights key moments, including her 1986 'Dynasty D' paillette dress worn in Australia, the 1987 blue chiffon gown inspired by Grace Kelly in 'To Catch a Thief', and the infamous 1985 green tartan coat in Italy. In 1989, a white crepe dress dubbed the 'Elvis Dress' by tabloids sparked controversy. A 1985 midnight blue velvet gown worn with John Travolta at the White House became iconic. Diana's later shift to simpler daywear and the 1997 black velvet slip dress photographed by Mario Testino at a UNESCO party in Versailles marked her transformation from 'clotheshorse' to 'workhorse'. In June 1997, she auctioned 97 dresses at Christie's New York for AIDS charities, raising £3.4 million. The exhibition runs until 2018 at Kensington Palace.