The ten looks that turned Diana of Wales into an eternal fashion icon

Today marks 28 years since the death of Lady Di , one of the most influential women in both the social and fashion worlds of the 1990s. 'The People's Princess' helped bring the British monarchy closer to the people, giving the institution a modern twist and becoming one of the most beloved and recognized figures in the world.

To this day, Diana remains a paragon of style, elegance , and a symbol in the world of fashion. The former Princess of Wales clearly demonstrated that clothing can be used as a way to send a message and express oneself in a different way. She often used her outfits as a way of expressing herself and is the figure many look to as inspiration when it comes to dressing.

At ABC Estilo, we're reviewing some of her most famous looks and seeing how Diana, Princess of Wales, already wore some of the trends that are in fashion today.

Her iconic dress, known as the 'revenge dress ,' was the one Diana wore on the day Charles announced his affair with Camilla at a charity gala organized by Vanity Fair in London in 1994. This asymmetrical little dress, made of silk crepe and with a gathered bodice, was accessorized with a black clutch and a large pearl necklace with a giant stone in the middle. It is, without a doubt, her most famous and recognizable look .

The outfits Diana chose for sports could be seen on the street right now. Short leggings, oversized sweatshirts, and long socks— a simple yet perfect combination of clothes for looking stylish even at the gym. We've seen some celebrities copying this style, like Hailey Bieber .

Animal print has established itself as one of the most timeless and versatile trends in fashion. This pattern has become a style staple that is reinvented every season and adapts to all styles and styles. Diana, Princess of Wales, was already wearing it in the '90s, as we can see in this photo taken during her vacation, wearing a leopard-print swimsuit with a matching sarong.

The princess was one of the great pioneers of the oversized blazer in the 1980s and 1990s, long before it became the global trend it is today. She has styled it in a variety of ways : with jeans, straight-legged trousers, and skirt suits. Diana knew how to give it a sophisticated touch, demonstrating how flattering this type of garment could be.

We've seen the ballerina-cowboy combination a lot as a preview of what's going to be in fashion this fall, such as in one of Dakota Johnson's looks on the set of "Materialist." Diana had already championed this combination, always staying one step ahead and once again demonstrating her good taste in clothes.

This sparkly Catherine Walker dress, which she wore to London's Albert Hall to see Swan Lake, is one of the many examples of elegance and success that Princess Diana always displayed. Wherever she went, she set trends, and it's said that on that very day, when she wore slingback Jimmy Choo shoes , her alliance with the British brand began.

In 1985, during a visit by the Prince and Princess of Wales to the United States , Diana, Princess of Wales, starred in one of the most striking moments when, at the White House, the princess danced with actor John Travolta . This dress she wore, one of her most memorable, was designed by Victor Edelstein and features a mermaid cut, dropped shoulders, and is made of velvet.

The British actress left no one indifferent when she attended the Met Gala in 1996 wearing a dress that surprised everyone with its characteristics. She wore a lingerie-inspired design created by John Galiano for Christian Dior . The dark blue design was accompanied by a 'Lady Dior' bag of the same color and wore the necklace that complemented the revenge dress. Slip dresses are one of the most notable trends of this new season and have been on the rise since the beginning of summer.

Her two-piece outfits were a must-have in her wardrobe. For both events and galas, the princess was a great advocate of these outfits . Diana wore them to convey elegance and modernity, with vibrant colors, projecting a powerful yet relatable image.

Maxibelts, or wide belts , were part of her style, anticipating trends that are making a strong comeback today. As shown in the photo, she used them to add structure to the oversized silhouettes characteristic of the '80s and '90s . This accessory added a modern touch and balance to the outfit . Today, we see it as a key piece for stylizing and enhancing femininity.

Lady Di's fashion vision not only broke with the rigidity of royal protocol but also became a timeless style icon , whose choices continue to be a source of inspiration for designers and fashion lovers.