Princess Diana lingerie-inspired evening dress from 1996
Who is ready for Met Gala 2022? Before we head into the first Monday in May, take a moment to revisit one of the event’s all-time memorable moments: Diana Princesswas the one and only visit in 1996. The Royal has established herself as a fashion icon, so surely fans are excited to see her gracefully on the steps of the Museum of Art Metropolitan.
For the occasion, Princess Diana joined lingerie-inspired John Galliano for a Dior lace-trimmed satin slip dress – a piece that’s as classic but still as stylish in 2022 as it was then. Diana wore a gown with Lady Dior bags, a pearl choker necklace that made a stunning statement—Another ’90s trend is back with a vengeance — and Sapphire earrings have been passed on to Kate Middleton. Without a doubt, Princess Diana’s fashion and philanthropic legacy lives on to this day. Scroll down to review what Princess Diana wore to the 1996 Met Gala and shop on-trend.