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Princess Diana of Wales She became a British royal legend after her marriage to Prince Charles, whom she divorced in August 1996. Lady Di She was one of the most beloved monarchs for her humanitarian work, the simplicity and affection she showed to people, but that’s not all, because she also became a fashion icon, whose outfits continue to inspire designers and celebrities.
From the wedding dress to her most casual look, Lady Di She is considered a reference in the fashion of the 1980s. The accessories and clothes she ended up wearing became a trend, as was the case with a Dior bag made especially for Diana from Wales and that he was later named Lady Dior, in honor of the princess; here we tell you the story behind this design.
Lady Di she accomplished what no member of royalty did then: a bag that recognized her contribution to fashion and is still the object of desire for style lovers.
The story behind “Lady Dior”, Diana’s bag from Wales
At the end of September 1995, the princess took part in the opening of a Paul Cezanne exhibition in Paris. During his visit, Bernadette Chirac, who was then the first lady of France, le gave a small bag of canage in leather, designed by Christian Dior.
This would be just the beginning of the relationship between haute couture and Lady Di who fell in love with the bag. Later, the princess will wear it to other official royal visits, which would make the design more popular.
In 1996, Maison asked Lady Di if he could officially baptize it as. Lady Dior, which the princess gladly accepted. Soon after, the design would hit the boutiques and be a success.
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