On April 29, 1990, Princess Diana attended a charity event put on by the United Kingdom nonprofit, Prince’s Trust. The princess wore a double-breasted dark navy power suit with embellished buttons, silk navy pumps, and a matching clutch bag. This moment was significant because no female royal had ever worn trousers or anything blatantly masculine to an evening event, according to Marie Claire. Diana had challenged conservative gender roles and the customs of Buckingham Palace with one outfit.
“Diana’s power suits mirrored her bold, unique, and influential personality. They not only looked ultra-stylish but were also practical, allowing her to carry out her duties as a princess, which were not always glamorous,” Simra Khan-Jackson of sustainable fashion house Khan Jackson told Woman and Home. “Diana had a daring sense of fashion, reflecting her nonconformist attitude to the world. She wasn’t afraid of being different or the ever-increasing media controversies. She claimed ownership of her life and wasn’t shy from speaking up about her struggles. Her power suits were designed to fit her unapologetic and confident personality.”
