“Diana: Her Fashion Story,” which opens to the public on Feb. 24, showcases looks Diana, Princess of Wales wore during daytime public engagements as well as for evening occasions. Her Fashion Story will mark 20 years since her death.
The exhibition celebrates the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, in this major new dress exhibition at Kensington Palace that will showcase a number of the Princess’s dresses to trace how her style evolved throughout her life, from her first public appearances to famous moments in her life as a much-loved figure.
It traces the evolution of the Princess’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. The exhibition includes an extraordinary collection of garments, including the iconic velvet gown, famously worn at the White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta.
Housed at the palace’s Pigott Galleries, the show spans six rooms, part of the Queen’s Apartments, which were built for Queen Mary II. The showcase includes 25 pieces that range from the evening gowns she wore in the Eighties to the Catherine Walker suits she donned in the Nineties. Walker, one of the late princess’ favorite designers, has the most looks of all the labels featured in the show.
The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., a longtime supporter of programs at Kensington Palace, is the show’s sponsor.
During her lifetime, Princess Diana was known to be a fashion icon. Her style was timeless, elegant and chic.
