The British royal family continues to hog the headlines as they navigate a complex period in their history. King Charles’s reign has been overshadowed by the ongoing rift with Prince Harry , Kate Middleton’s battle with cancer , and his own struggles with cancer . Of course, the royals are no strangers to controversy, with the late Princess Diana constantly in the spotlight during the 1980s and 1990s.
Diana’s marriage woes and eventual divorce from then-Prince Charles, her relationship with Dodi Fayed, and her willingness to expose Princes William and Harry to real-world issues like homelessness and AIDS made her a tabloid darling. But she also enjoyed unparalleled global attention as a celebrity, thanks to her glamour, compassion and vulnerability. She was arguably the most iconic royal member of modern times.
Diana was the original fashion influencer, well before such roles were even dreamed of. From her fairytale wedding gown to her “revenge dress”, her outfits made daring statements and set global trends. Her evolving style, blending royal elegance with modern sensibilities, cemented her as a towering figure in fashion whose influence persists today.
More than 25 years after her tragic death, Diana’s life and story continue to captivate the world through movies, TV shows, documentaries, exhibitions and auctions. On Jun 27 (Thu), for example, Julien’s Auctions will hold a sale of Diana’s dresses, gowns and fashion accessories at the Museum of Style Icons in.
