Princess Diana’s approach to fashion was always ahead of her time, and to this day, her sartorial legacy is celebrated through inspiration and imitation. Her timeless approach to dressing was and is an ode to her glamour and grace, painting her still as one of the fashion industry’s reigning style muses. With her wardrobe choices having been mirrored both intentionally and otherwise by the fashion-forward and celebrities alike for decades with no sign of slowing down, it’s safe to say that her impact on fashion has been everlasting.
Her most memorable looks are, of course, her most intentional—take the iconic revenge dress or the black sheep knit she donned on multiple occasions. Her nonchalant styling has categorised her as one of the most beloved style icons of the photographed world. Some other style icons have paid homage to the late Princess in subtle intimations, such as Emily Ratajkowski and Taylor Swift in their casual off-duty attire. Others took a more gospel approach, such as Elizabeth Debiki’s ode to the iconic revenge dress at the recent season six premiere of The Crown—and over the years, there’s been many more, from direct copies to subtle influences.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up all our favourite looks of Princess Diana, and every time a celebrity dressed exactly like her.
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Emma Corrin
Having played the younger version of Princess Diana in The Crown before Elizabeth Debicki stepped in to finish the series, Emma Corrin is no stranger to channelling the late Princess for their red carpet looks. Pulling out the sartorial reference one more time, the actor attended The Crown’s season six finale event in a custom piece by Miu Miu. Their look included a white double-breasted tuxedo jacket with a classic white shirt and bow-tie, and for a point of the contemporary risque sartorial difference they’re known for, traded traditional bottoms in for a completely sheer floor-length skirt—and the inspiration for this look? Princess Diana on a trip to Italy in 1985, where she wore an extremely similar albeit more traditional white tuxedo jacket and skirt set, complete with a bow-tie. Both style icons added sheer hosiery to the outfit, the Princess opting for classic tights and Corrin getting playful with sheer gloves instead.