Chanel tweed suits, exquisite Versace evening gowns and Dior bags may have been a regular in Princess Diana’s wardrobe, but her legacy extends far beyond fashion. A woman of deep compassion, she knew exactly how to utilise fashion to cement herself as a world-class humanitarian and eventually, the ‘People’s Princess’. And while her closet harboured the perfect amalgamation of outfits for overseas trips and philanthropic visits, the sartorial relevance of Princess Diana is approved by millennials even today. Think the notorious revenge dress, cycling shorts with sweatshirts, jeans with oversized blazers and her highly admired silk taffeta wedding gown—Princess Diana seamlessly ruled the art of royal dressing.
With a legacy as impactful as hers, it’s not surprising that Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have often used fashion to pay homage to the late Princess. From incorporating vibrant colours to giving heirloom jewellery a refreshing, contemporary upgrade; Kate and Meghan have been inspired in myriad ways and proved it in all their subtlety.
Kate Middleton
Since her wedding to Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge not only inherited an iconic range of heirloom jewellery but imbibed the legacy in the best possible way. Kate Middleton has been a constant purveyor of Princess Diana’s sartorial sensibilities which has been evident from her style while running errands to making hospital visits.
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When Prince Harry and Meghan decided to step down from their roles as Senior Royals, comparisons began to draw between Meghan and Princess Diana. Amidst the controversies, Prince Harry said that the ‘ruthless campaign’ against his wife was “history repeating itself,” adding: “I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces.” Meghan turned to Princess Diana’s sartorial legacy to fight back the haters. From paying tribute to the Princess on the evening of her wedding to incorporating her love for colour blocking, Meghan has been inspired in multiple ways.
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