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Sam McKnight Remembers What It Was Like Being Princess Diana’s Personal Hairstylist

28/11/2022

While much of the nation is currently binge-watching the fifth season of The Crown (the series attracted 1.1 million viewers on launch day alone), there is one man who has never watched a single episode – and nor does he intend to. That man is famed hairstylist Sam McKnight, contributing beauty editor at British Vogue, founder of hair care line Hair by Sam McKnight, and the talent who spent seven years working with Princess Diana as her personal hairstylist, until her untimely death in 1997. “She didn’t…

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Dior to re-issue the handbag Princess Diana carried to the Met Gala

19/11/2022

Princess Diana’s style is in the spotlight once again, thanks to the release of season five of Netflix’s hit drama The Crown, which sees Elizabeth Debicki take on the royal role. Fans of the show, and of Diana’s style, have been enjoying seeing some of the princess’ most iconic fashion moments be recreated – and many will no doubt be pleased to discover that Dior is re-issuing perhaps her most famous accessory. The French fashion house has today announced that the…

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Diana, Princess Of Wales Made This Controversial Nail Colour Her Rebellious Beauty Signature

01/11/2022

Season five of The Crown graces screens on 9 November, bringing with it more Diana, Princess of Wales and more of her unfailingly iconic moves and style moments – including the “Revenge Dress”. Actress Elizabeth Debicki has already been photographed wearing a recreation of the storied number by designer Christina Stambolian – worn on the same eve that Prince Charles copped to cheating on national television – and the rebellious red manicure that went with it. In the new book Diana: A Life…

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The Glamour of Cannes Film Festival

12/05/2022

The glamour of Cannes Film Festival dates back to 1946. The Festival is not only about presenting the movies of the year and announcing the winners, it also serves as a place where many newcomers or stars can make a name for themselves and get recognition worldwide. The 50s and 60s were definitely the best years of Cannes Film Festival, a place where people had the chance to see Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn taking a walk by…

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15 Times Diana, Princess Of Wales Aced The Wimbledon Dress Code

06/07/2021

For while there is no official dress code for guests of the Grand Slam tournament, everyone is encouraged to dress smartly, particularly those lucky enough to frequent Centre Court or Court Number One (those in the Royal Box must wear a jacket and tie), which means the fashion stakes are high. As for the undisputed master of Centre Court dressing? No one pulled it off quite like Diana, Princess of Wales. An avid sports fan and a mainstay at the famed…

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Princess Diana’s Iconic Wedding Gown Is Now on Display

03/06/2021

The world can see Princess Diana’s wedding gown in real life again. The iconic dress, which Diana wore when she married Prince Charles in 1981, is officially on display at Kensington Palace as part of its latest exhibition, “Royal Style in the Making.” Though the presentation doesn’t open to the public until tomorrow, June 3, images have been released, giving potential visitors a stunning first peek. Diana and Charles formally divorced in 1996, but her gown remains one of the…

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Princess Diana’s Wedding Dress to Go on Display

28/04/2021

Princess Diana’s wedding dress from her 1981 nuptials to Prince Charles will soon be on display for the public to see. The gown, designed by Elizabeth and David Emanuel, will be part of an upcoming exhibition at Kensington Palace, titled “Royal Style in the Making,” and open to the public on June 3. The exhibition will explore “the fine art of designing for royalty,” according to the organization’s official website. Diana’s dress was loaned to Kensington Palace by her two sons,…

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Princess Diana Was The Unexpected Versace Poster Girl Of The ’90s

28/12/2020

Diana, Princess of Wales’s stylist and former British Vogue editor Anna Harvey once showed her royal client a picture of Naomi Campbell wearing a beaded Versace column gown. Lady Di – who loved to experiment with clothes, but was never preoccupied with being perceived as fashionable – loved the look. Gianni Versace, who became a close friend of Diana’s after she modelled an icy blue Atelier Versace gown on a 1991 magazine cover, and his sister Donatella set to work making one for…

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The Style Of Princess Diana

26/11/2020

Thanks to the fourth season of The Crown we had the chance to remember a style icon, Princess Diana. Diana’s remarkable style during the 80s and the 90s was so unique and an inspiration for many young girls and women. The world became enchanted as soon as Prince Charles announced his engagement to Lady Diana Spencer. Paparazzi would follow her everywhere and the press was filled with articles about her. Princess Diana was a queen of dress up, something that…

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A timeline of Princess Diana’s most stylish looks

13/11/2020

Though her legacy extends far beyond fashion, Princess Diana is arguably one of the greatest style icons of the 20th century. In celebration of her impeccable taste, we revisit her most memorable looks. …