Diana, Princess of Wales’s wardrobe was the envy of women all over the world and her trailblazing sense of style inspired copycats everywhere.
Her designer gowns never failed to make a statement, whether she was representing the UK abroad or dressing for a special occasion and, more than 25 years after her death, Diana’s dresses are still making an impact all over the world, as British author Claudia Joseph reveals in a new book, Diana: A Life in Dresses.
Claudia spent months tracking down dozens of gowns that have been auctioned and sold over the past two and a half decades and found many on public display in different corners of the globe.
“I think Diana still inspires a generation of women,” Claudia tells HELLO! as she shares her findings. “We have seen a lot of her clothes reflected on TV in The Crown, which has led to renewed interest in her wardrobe for a new generation. I thought it would be interesting to find out what happened to all those clothes.”
Claudia began her research by sourcing a catalogue from an auction at Christie’s in New York in June 1997 – just two months before Diana’s death – at which the Princess sold 79 of her gowns and raised £1.96m
