The Caring Dress

Diana had a nack for finding the right outfit for the occasion. A blue flowered dress by Beville Sasson became her "Caring Dress" it was worn on several occasions, and numerous hospital visits. Diana felt that the dress was cheerful and made the patients feel better. The most famous example is the photo of Diana in her caring dress holding a child in hospital in Brazil. The dress was also worn on a trip to Canada, to a church service with a matching blue hat.

Diana's Favorite Fashions

Like every woman, Diana had her favorites. Although she was know as fashion icon, she also had a few favorites that she wore on several occasions.
The white and blue coatdress by Catherine Walker was made for a 1985 visit to Italy.
Apparently Diana loved it so much she wore it 10 times. That tops the number of times she wore any outfit in public. Sometimes with the sailor hat made by Graham Smith some times with red accessories, but it was a servicable dress and suited many occasions.
The other outfit was the Hachi beaded gown. Made for the 1983 royal tour of Australia,Diana wore it on several occasions most notably to two James Bond Film premiers, six years apart! Also Diana had worn it the previous night to a private party at Balmoral. The dress also made the 1985 trip to America. It was also one of the 79 dresses sold at the infamous Christie's Auction.

Catherine Walker dies

Sad news that Catherine Walker, 65, owner of the Chelsea Design Company. Has passed from breast cancer. Catherine designed thmost of the outfits that Diana wore from the begininig of the 1990's, Diana wore one of Catherine's shift dresses on her last public engagement in July, 1997 and Diana was buried in a black Catherine Walker design. Catherine became the closest thing to a personal designer to Diana than anyone and was a major factor helping to change Diana from shy di to Dynasty Di to a business woman.

Thirteen years ago today

Today August 31,1997 the world learned the shocking news that Diana, Princess of Wales had died after a car crash in a Paris Tunnel.
In remembrance of the anniversary,I am sharing some of my favorite photos,we miss you Diana!

The Orange Versace

Only seen once in October 1995. This bright orange Versace worn with a black turtleneck or jumper as they call it in England. Black tights and black heels. She also carried her "Lady Dior" handbag. The red flower is a remembrance poppie, worn during the week of remembrance, England's version of Veterans Day.

Diana would be so proud

Prince Harry, followed in his mothers footsteps today visiting landmine victims and walking a landmine field.
Thirteen years after his mother made her historic walk Harry dressed almost identical to his mother, made the same walk.
He vowed to keep his Mother's legacey alive.
For her walk Diana chose off the peg, Ralph lauren oxford and versace khakis.

The Way She Wore Her Hat

Hats were an important part of Diana's new Royal life. Before here engagement. She owned a few here and there. At one count she had over 100 in here wardrobe. Hats were a regular accessory for royal women. On foreign trips, ascot races, or formal public occassions, royal women were obligated to wear hats.
Diana started trends with her hats as with here other fashions. Hats were made to match a certain outfit. And sometimes were designed to pay homage to a particular country. As in the red hats chosen for trips to Canada and Japan. In Hong Kong a hat with the top designed to look like a pagoda was worn.
Always mindful of money, some hats were re stitched and re fashioned to suit other needs. Milliner John Body created the early Diana style with feathers and samll caps and the small face veil. It wasn't until Diana met Phillip Summerville that the large wide brims she is know for took shape.