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September
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Princess Diana’s best fashion and style moments throughout the years

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There’s no denying the impact Princess Diana had on not only Britain but the world. Known for her limitless kindness and grace, she will forever be remembered for being the people’s princess. And her style is no exception to her unwavering legacy. 

At times controversial, her wardrobe perfectly encapsulated who she was as a princess: independent, compassionate, and brave. From timeless, casual looks at polo games to jaw-dropping embellished gowns, Princess Diana showcased the best of fashion no matter the occasion. Whether she was wearing ensembles from the best British clothing brands, high-end designers, or simply keeping it casual in athleisure, she always dressed to impress. 

Here we’ve put together a collection of our favourite iconic Diana outfits through the years.

32 of Princess Diana’s most iconic looks

1. THE revenge dress

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When we think of Princess Diana’s fashion statements, this dress is probably the first one that springs to most people’s minds. Arriving at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994, the off-the-shoulder mini dress caused quite a stir, being perhaps the most provocative fashion statement from a British royal at the time. The look is now more commonly referred to as the ‘revenge dress’ as its

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September
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Sino-French fashion: How 60 years of diplomatic ties changed world style

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  • “Shanghai,” Christian Dior Spring Summer 1948 Haute Couture Collection © Dior Héritage, Paris


  • “Ming,” Christian Dior Spring Summer 1948 Haute Couture Collection © Dior Héritage, Paris

Sino-French fashion: How 60 years of diplomatic ties changed world style

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Chinese Dragon blouse FW 2004 Collection

In the vibrant tapestry of global fashion, few threads are as intertwined and influential as those of France and China. As the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations approaches, it is an opportune moment to delve into the rich history and development of Sino-French fashion exchanges.

From the cobbled streets of Paris to the pulsating runways of Shanghai, this Gallic-Oriental style fusion transcends borders, weaves through the intricate fabric of tradition and innovation, and stitches together a rich tapestry of international fashion.

Against the backdrop of the dynamic Sino-French interplay, it’s essential to acknowledge the profound influence of legendary French luxury houses, known for their enduring elegance, eternal sophistication, and flawless workmanship.

Sino-French fashion: How 60 years of diplomatic ties changed world style

Hermès, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier are just a few of the many renowned French luxury and fashion brands that have graced the world with their timeless designs and impeccable craftsmanship.

These

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13
August
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I’m 70 years old — why shouldn’t my clothes convey my sexuality, and sense of style?

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Editor’s Note: This piece is excerpted from Lyn Slater’s “How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon” with permission from Plume, imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. © 2024 by Lyn Slater.

(CNN) — In the fall of 2019, I received an e-mail from a group of Parsons Fashion Design and Society MFA students who had been given the assignment to make a collection of clothes for “seniors,” as part of a course that involves creating designs that focus on disabled, plus-size, transgender and aging people. The students were divided into four teams, with each team charge to find a muse/collaborator within their respective category — to ensure primary research and a meaningful outcome. The students asked me for an interview, hoping that I might become their muse.

The students had gone around to senior centers, asking what older people want in their clothing. The answers — focused more on issues of fit, comfort and disguising signs of age — had discouraged them. Though these elements are important, the students seemed to want an aesthetic of age that could inspire them; they want to make old age high fashion, something beyond just function. (I think to

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July
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Sydney fashion designer Lee Mathews is still in demand after close to 25 years. Here’s why

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As online shopping became nascent, Mathews knew she had to “develop a language to tell people who we were, what we stood for”. She spent “so much money” on consultants, trying to articulate the Lee Mathews brand, she says.

“These were questions I’d never really asked myself. For a very long time it was just, you go to work, you make some clothes, you sell them. I never set out to start a business.”

Before she launched her eponymous label, Mathews was an art director at Vogue Australia and worked at luxury boutique Belinda Seper and at Country Road. She discovered a love of printmaking and, with the sewing skills she had learnt from her grandmother as a child, she began making clothes for friends and family – who urged her to take them to market.

An early Mathews dress, sold at Belinda Seper, from the early 2000s. Steve Baccon

She ran her own race then, and runs it still. Growth has been organic, but is often still scary, she says. “As opportunities presented themselves, they begat more and more of them,” she says. “And there was very little planning until we got to about the sixth store, I think.

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December
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Lauren Sanchez’s Style Evolution Through the Years: Jeff Bezos’ Fiancée’s Fashion History

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Lauren Sanchez, fiancée of Jeff Bezos, has had a robust history of memorable fashion moments. From her asymmetric Tom Ford gown at the “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” premiere in 2022 to her bold Lever Couture gown at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2024, the former journalist has sported a number of high-fashion looks that played with sensual silhouettes and bold colorways to make a statement.

Ahead, WWD is breaking down Sanchez’s style evolution throughout the years.

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Lauren Sanchez, 2005

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Lauren Sanchez at the Macy’s Passport Gala in Santa Monica in September 2005.

To the Macy’s Passport Gala in 2005, Sanchez donned a white tea-length dress adorned with black lace trimming and a matching black lace belt.

Lauren Sanchez, 2010

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Lauren Sanchez at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Aug. 29, 2010.

In 2010, Sanchez walked the red carpet at the Emmy Awards in a champagne-colored gown that featured a gathered waistline and a slim center cutout.

Lauren Sanchez, 2012

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Lauren Sanchez at a movie premiere in Los Angeles in May 2012.

Sanchez arrived at a movie premiere in 2012 while sporting a form-fitting V-neck minidress and accessorizing with

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