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Princess Diana's Summer Style: 30 Vintage Photos

other · 2026-05-30

Vogue has put together a slideshow featuring 30 stunning images that showcase Princess Diana's summer fashion from the '80s and '90s, highlighting her incredible vacation looks. The pictures capture her in various stunning locations like Gibraltar in 1981, Cowdray Park in 1983, and Royal Ascot in both 1981 and 1988, as well as Mallorca in 1987, the South of France in 1985, and Mustique. Her summer outfits range from bright lemon-yellow jumpsuits to floral bikinis, gingham styles, animal prints, and striking swimwear. The piece celebrates her as a fashion icon, with memorable moments captured in places like Angola in 1997 and Nigeria in 1990, along with a yacht outing featuring Prince Charles and King Constantine II of Greece in 1990.

Key facts

  • 30 photographs of Princess Diana's summer style from the 1980s and 1990s
  • Locations include Mallorca, South of France, Mustique, Saint Tropez, Cowdray Park, Royal Ascot, Gibraltar, Nevis, Windsor, Balmoral, Sydney, South Australia, New South Wales, Necker Island, Nigeria, Egypt, British Virgin Islands, Angola
  • Notable outfits: lemon-yellow jumpsuit in Mallorca 1987, floral bikini in South of France 1985, gingham checks in Windsor 1986, animal prints on Necker Island 1990
  • Diana's summer wardrobe includes linen separates, vibrant swimwear, and throw-on dresses
  • The article is from Vogue and features Getty Images photographs
  • Diana is remembered for her fashion-forward credentials and timeless style
  • The slideshow includes images from polo matches and Royal Ascot
  • Photos span from 1981 to 1997

Entities

Artists

  • Princess Diana

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • Getty Images

Locations

  • Mallorca
  • Spain
  • South of France
  • France
  • Mustique
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Saint Tropez
  • Cowdray Park
  • United Kingdom
  • Royal Ascot
  • Gibraltar
  • Island of Nevis
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Windsor
  • Balmoral
  • Sydney
  • Australia
  • South Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Necker Island
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Nigeria
  • Egypt
  • Angola

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