Lady Diana Spencer was one half of the highest-profile courtship the British royal family had seen in decades. The wonder of Diana, and her style, stemmed partially from how noticeable she was from the very beginning.

Lady Diana Spencer was one half of the highest-profile courtship the British royal family had seen. Her evening gowns defined a generation. Princess Diana remains an inspiration globally for her powerful image and chic and classic elegance.

In the 90s, after she had separated from Prince Charles, Diana began to write her own rules of fashion; donning the latest trends from Dior bags to Versace evening gowns and Chanel suits. No one had ever done it like Di, and no one has since.