Princess Diana bestowed the world with many gifts. A lifetime of activism and kindness, for one thing; her sons, Princes William and Harry, another. For those with a love of fashion, however, the late royal left behind something else entirely: a sartorial legacy the likes of which the world had never seen.
With a storied penchant for tailored designs with sharp angles, unexpected shapes, and bold, often contrasting colors and prints, the people’s princess made her mark on the industry, championing young designers from Britain, like Catherine Walker and Bruce Oldfield, all the while. While’s it’s a nearly Herculean task to try and declare any one outfit as the most iconic Princess Diana fashion moment of all time, we’ve narrowed it down to 32, scouring the photo archives for her very best looks.
From her preppy chic pedal pushers and low-top sneakers to the drama-filled, puff-sleeved wedding gown she wore down the aisle, here are Lady Di’s biggest style wins.
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