The royals have always been the ones to look at when it comes to elegant fashion. Princess Diana being no different. As her time as a royal, she became a style icon with a unique style of rebellious elegance. From black cocktail dresses to open backs and even biker shorts Diana’s sense of style was ahead of its time. In view of the latest Diana biopic, ‘Spencer’ coming soon, here are our top Princess Diana’s epic fashion moments.

The Revenge Dress

They say revenge is a dish best served cold, in this case, it was best served in black. The black cocktail dress by Christina Stambolian worn during a Gala at the serpentine gallery in 1994 has popularly come to be known as the revenge dress. This dress became one of the most epic fashion for moments as this dress was worn on the same day Charles confessed to infidelity.

Gold Metallic gown by Bruce Oldfield

The gold Lame gown worn by Diana during the London premiere of ‘A View to a Kill ’ in 1985 was nothing short of 80s glam. Designed by Bruce Oldfield the gowns iridescent material, and open back emboldened the look but the smooth fit, refined cut and the overall silhouette of the dress gave it a regal feel

The Pale Blue Chiffon Strapless Gown by Catherine Walker

The pale blue chiffon dress worn during the Cannes film festivals was one of Diana’s most demure looks. From the fabric, the draping to the fit, designed by Catherine Walker this dress was a timeless piece proving so as it later sold in 2013 when it sold for over 80000£

The Midnight Blue Velvet by Victor Edelstein

The Midnight blue velvet dress that came to be known as the ‘Travolta Dress’ after Diana danced with John Travolta at a gala dinner during her visit to the Whitehouse in 1985. Diana later sold the dress at a charity auction.

The Crystal One-Shoulder Dress by Hachi

First worn in 1983 to the premiere of Octopussy and later in 1985 during the Prince and the Princess of wales first official visit to America. This one-shoulder dress by Hachi caused a stir on its American visit as Diana was expected to wear an American designed dress. The dress was on the shoulder with intricate crystals all over the dress and in true Diana fashion a subtle rebellious elegance.

‘The Elvis dress’ Catherine

This heavy pearl-embellished white ivory dress came to be known as the ‘Elvis dress’ by Diana herself from the high collared bolero jacket. It was worn by Diana in 1989 during her visit to Hong Kong and also to the British Fashion Awards. Designed by Catherine Walker this ivory ensemble today is displayed at the Victoria and Albert museum

White and Blue Suit Hat Combo

The White and Blue Suit hat combo by Catherine Walker and turban hat by Philip Somervill was worn during Diana’s visit to Dubai in 1989. This ensemble was an elegant choice for the Princess with commendations for respecting the hair covering the culture of women in Dubai while still remaining regal.

Wedding Gown by Elizabeth Emanuel

The Silk Taffeta wedding dress designed by Elizabeth Emanuel in 1981was a beautiful and dramatic dress, iconic for its train and puffed sleeves this dress was one of the most epic fashion moments for Diana.

Bicker Shorts with Oversized Sweatshirts and Blazer on Top

Known for her royal fashion Diana also had impressive street style. Seen during her trips to and from the gym Diana’s ensemble of biker shorts and a sweatshirt is one that we still see today. Another casual trend Diana set was the dressing up of casual outfits using blazers which is also seen today.

From these iconic looks which we hope to see recreated in her biopic to say her fashion style was ahead of its time would be an understatement.

Words by Precious Njogu

Graphics by Latisha Fleckenstein

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Kristen Stewart is set to take on the most demanding role of her career as Princess Diana in the upcoming drama ‘Spencer’.

Directed by Pablo Larraín, the biopic will focus on a weekend in the early 1990s when Lady Diana realises that her marriage to Prince Charles isn’t working, thus leading her to renounce to her regal title and the path that would have put her in line to become queen. The title refers to the family name Diana had before meeting Charles.

Larraín is known for directing and producing films that cover high- profile personalities pressured by fame or power, such as ‘Jackie’ starring Natalie Portman as the first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. This time, he decided to focus on the Royal family, specifically on the relationship between Lady Diana and Prince Charles. The former ‘Twilight’ actress will star as the loved British princess in her final Christmas holidays in the House of Windsor.

The casting choice was explained by Larraín in an interview with Deadline: ’Kristen can be many things, and she can be very mysterious and very fragile and ultimately very strong as well, which is what we need. The combination of those elements made me think of her.’

Stewart has taken roles that were often part of big studio productions – from Bella of the Twilight Saga to the innocent Snow White of Rupert Sanders – that shaped her career. Lately, she’s been an ‘angel’ in the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ remake.

Since Kristen has experienced the same fame pressure after the success of the Twilight Saga films, her involvement would make her character feel more real and connected to Diana’s personality. Indeed, both women share several similarities in regard of their personal lives: just like the princess, Stewart was a victim of intense media scrutiny, due in particular to her controversial relationship with Brit co-star Robert Pattinson, which convinced her to restrain from Hollywood conventions and follow her own path.

If taken into consideration, even Kristen’s looks are reminiscent of the young princess: the actress has challenged the ‘Hollywood etiquette’ multiple times, refusing to respect any specific dress code apart from her own. An example may be the removal of her high heels on the red carpet in Cannes in 2018, which was considered a sign of rebellion against the strict policy valid only for women. Her tomboyish style makes her even more suitable for the role, since Lady Diana was often seen rocking jeans, sweaters or shirts which were unusual for a member of the Royal family. This rather ‘rebellious’ or free spirit towards the industry is what establishes her resemblance to Lady Diana, who was known for her independence and favouring her own will over society’s expectations. “It’s about finding herself, about understanding that possibly the most important thing for her is to be well, and to be with herself and by herself,” Larraín told Deadline.

Of course, there were many people reluctant about this choice due to Kristen’s nationality and her reputation, although roles like this one have already been portrayed by American actors such as Renee Zellweger (Bridget Jones, Judy Garland) or Meryl Streep (Margaret Thatcher). For others, Stewart is an intriguing choice set to break the cycle of bland English representation.

The real challenge for the actress will be holding up to the expectations: she will have to manage to represent at her best one of the most iconic and influential British women of all time, but most importantly a hard-loving mother.

The production of ‘Spencer’ is expected to begin in early 2021 and will most likely hit theatres the following year.

Words by Gennaro Costanzo

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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