A homage to the late Princess Diana and a collection made almost entirely of sustainable clothing were among the breathtaking shows that lit up the second full day of New York Fashion Week Sunday. American designer Tory Burch, a paragon of Bohemian chic style, wowed a star-studded audience with soft floral prints and baggy, puffed-out sleeves that had a distinct 1980s feel. The 53-year-old, who presides over a clothing empire worth more than $1 billion in annual sales, said the Spring 2020 collection had been inspired by Princess Diana's personality rather than her wardrobe per se. "I have always admired her and I wanted to tread very carefully because clearly, she's a style icon and I didn't want to reference that. But I felt she had a fearlessness and being a humanitarian that she was very inspiring," Burch told AFP. Princess Diana, known as Lady Diana Spencer before she married into Britain's royal family, died in a car crash in Paris in 1997. Her troubled marriage to Prince Charles … [Read more...] about Princess Diana, sustainability inspire New York Fashion Week
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When and how did Princess Diana die and when was her funeral?
PRINCESS Diana who touched the hearts of millions was tragically killed in a car crash in Paris 22 years ago. Conspiracy theories have clouded her untimely death- here's everything we know about what happened to the royal who transcended celebrity. When and how did Princess Diana die? Princess Diana - Diana Frances Spencer - died on August 31, 1997, after suffering fatal injuries in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel in Paris. The tunnel is located right in the heart of the French capital by the River Seine. Her companion Dodi Fayed and driver and security guard Henri Paul were also killed in the crash. Diana's bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones survived with horrific injuries. In the days following her death, a sea of flowers and tributes were left outside the gates of Kensington Palace in an enormous outpouring of public grief. Diana's funeral was held on September 6, 1997, at Westminster Abbey and was shown on British television, attracting an audience of 32.1million … [Read more...] about When and how did Princess Diana die and when was her funeral?
Princess Diana asked the Queen ‘brutal question’
Princess Diana and the Queen's relationship was tested on many occasions in the years they knew each other. But one particular incident that is said to have raised eyebrows involved Diana and Her Majesty, 93, during one Christmas lunch at Sandringham. Diana, who died aged 36 in 1997, reportedly asked a 'brutal question' which left the rest of the Royal Family - including Prince Charles - 'looking at her as if she were mad.' It was while around the dinner table, Diana reportedly broached the subject of the Royal Family and a federal Europe. According to royal biographer Andrew Morton, he claims Diana asked whether the royals would be relevant. Writing in his book Diana: Her True Story, Mr Morton wrote: “The Queen, Prince Charles and the rest of the royal family looked at her as if she were mad and continued with their debate on who shot the last pheasant of the day, a discussion which occupied the rest of the evening. “As a friend says: ‘She finds the monarchy … [Read more...] about Princess Diana asked the Queen ‘brutal question’
The moment Diana discovered Prince Charles’s affair with Camilla
You would have to be a monster not to feel sorry for her. Tucked away behind a throng of people, Lady Diana Spencer, then 19, fought back tears and bit her lip. She was standing at a London Airport wearing a distinctive red coat — watching footage of the moment, her heartbreak is palpable. It was March 29, 1981 and Diana was at the airport to farewell her fiance, Charles, Prince of Wales as he departed for a five-week international tour to Venezuela and Australia. Engaged for only a month, he briefly touched her arm, chastely kissing her on both cheeks (ooh ahh, stop it you two!) and then cheerfully boarded his plane in a natty suit. Back on the tarmac, Diana was tearing up. RELATED: Prince Charles’ other woman sparking Diana’s jealousy RELATED: The royal foursome that rocked the palace RELATED: Princess Diana’s iconic ‘revenge dress’ At the time, the press interpreted the Princess-to-be’s mournful performance as that of a woman whose … [Read more...] about The moment Diana discovered Prince Charles’s affair with Camilla
Kate’s sweet nod to Princess Diana
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her incredible style - just like her mother-in-law Princess Diana was. She always looks sophisticated and her outfits fly off the shelves as soon as eagle-eyed fashion lovers work out where they're from. But her latest outfit has really caught people's attention after they realised it bares a striking resemblance to one Diana wore, with fans saying it proves "good taste never goes out of style". For Kate's latest outing - a visit to a D-Day exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of the landings - the mum-of-three wore a recycled £1,750 polka dot navy blue and white dress by Alessandra Rich. She first wore the gorgeous dress in the official photos taken to mark Prince Charles' 70th birthday last year. The family photos showed the birthday boy and his wife Camilla surrounded by his family - sons Princes William and Harry, their wives Kate and Meghan Markle and his grandchild George, Charlotte and Louis. And people are now comparing the dress … [Read more...] about Kate’s sweet nod to Princess Diana