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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen Camilla Just Made a Rare & Subtle Nod to Princess Diana Years After Her Charles Cheating Scandal
While fans are used to Kate Middleton channeling Princess Diana with her fashion, no one expected Queen Camilla, the wife of Diana's ex-husband King Charles, to also pay homage to the late Princess of Wales. Camilla channeled Diana at the Royal Ascot on June 21, where she wore a tunic dress with geometric embroidery, a floral wide-brimmed hat, and white pump heels. What was the most interesting, however, was that Camilla chose to accessorize her look with a Lady Dior handbag—a quilted top handle purse that was named after Princess Diana, who used to go by Lady Di. More from StyleCaster 'Hurt' Charles Also Facing Issues With 'Insensitive' William as Harry Feud Progresses Beyond Repair Charles Is Encroaching on Harry's Last Source of Income After Meghan Revealed Her 'Fear' of Being Broke The Lady Dior was designed by Gianfranco Ferré in 1994. and gifted to Diana by France's then-first lady, Bernadette Chriac, in 1995. The bag was originally named the Chouchou or Princesse, however, after Diana was seen wearing it at several public engagements, Dior changed the handbag's name to the Lady Dior in of Camilla wearing the Lady Dior come almost 40 years afteer news broke of Charles and Camilla's affair in 1986. (Camilla,at the time, was married to Andrew Parker Bowles.) Diana addressed rumors of the affair in her infamous BBC One Panorama interview in 1995. 'There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded,' she said. Charles and Diana separated in 1992 before finalizing their divorce in 1996, a year before Diana's death in a tragic car accident in Paris on August 31, 1997. According to The Telegraph, an audiotape Diana made for her biographer, Andrew Morton (who wrote Diana: Her True Story), revealed that Diana confronted Camilla about the affair at a party. 'I know what's going on between you and Charles and I just want you to know that. She said to me: 'You've got everything you ever wanted. You've got all the men in the world fall in love with you and you've got two beautiful children, what more do you want?' So I said, 'I want my husband.' And I said, 'I'm sorry I'm in the way…and it must be hell for both of you. But I do know what's going on. Don't treat me like an idiot,'' she said in the tape. Charles, for his part, spoke out about the rumors in a documentary in 1994. When asked about whether he had been 'faithful and honorable' to Diana in their marriage, Charles told filmmakers, 'Yes, yes…until it became irretrievably broken down, us both having tried.' When asked about his relationship with Camilla, Charles maintained that the two were friends before their relationship became romantic. 'She has been a friend for a very long time—and will continue to be a friend for a very long time,' he said. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Princess Diana's ‘caring dress' sells for over $500K in record-breaking fashion auction
Princess Diana's beloved 'caring dress' has sold for over $500,000 at a recent Julien's Auctions event in Beverly Hills, marking one of the most lucrative sales in the largest auction of her personal items to date. The silk floral dress, worn frequently during her lifetime, earned its nickname because the media often reused images of Diana in the gown blurring the timeline of her public appearances. Alongside the dress, dozens of other Diana-related items went under the hammer. Among the standout pieces was a rare Catherine Walker cream gown designed for her 1986 Gulf tour. Though Diana wore it to a private dinner in Saudi Arabia, she was never photographed in it. The gown was expected to fetch up to $300,000. Also included were a magenta ski suit, a peach honeymoon hat, and the iconic Dior handbag later renamed 'Lady Dior' in her honour. The auction also featured handwritten notes and a signed £5.50 cheque dated just weeks before her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981. While smaller in value, such intimate memorabilia gave fans a glimpse into her personal world. Julien's co-founder Martin Nolan noted that many of these garments were originally sold by Diana herself shortly before her death in 1997. Nearly three decades later, they are reappearing with much higher value, now seen as investments and lasting symbols of her legacy. 'People want a connection to her,' Nolan said, adding that American collectors, in particular, have shown immense interest. Princess Diana may be gone, but through these pieces, her influence endures cherished, remembered, and continuously celebrated.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Queen Camilla's show-stopping Ascot look proves every wardrobe needs a white summer dress and matching bag - here's where to shop the trend
Queen Camilla embraced head-to-toe white on the penultimate day of Royal Ascot. With temperatures climbing, white remains the smartest way to stay cool and polished, especially for a formal occasion. Take your cue from Camilla, who opted for a breezy chiffon dress by Anna Valentine. The flattering fit-and-flare silhouette was elevated with delicate floral lace detailing, while subtle panelling added interest without tipping into overly fussy. She finished the look with a wide-brimmed Philip Treacy hat - ideal for sun protection - a Lady Dior bag and classic court shoes. Feeling inspired? Scroll down to shop our edit of white summer dresses - with a hint of lace. And if you're in the mood to splurge, you can get your hands on Camilla's exact designer handbag. Don't say we didn't tempt you. EXACT MATCH: Small Lady Dior My ABCDior Bag Shop the trend Dresses Izabel London Lace Trim Midi Dress £60 Shop French Connection Broderie Anglaise Tiered Dress £42 Shop Hobbs Selset Dress £107.10 Shop Aspiga Nyla Beach Kaftan £140 Shop Rixo Edina Embroidered Dress £280 Shop Asos Design Shirt Dress With Lace Hem £45 Shop Florere Lace Trim Midi Dress £248 Shop Sezane Clarissette Dress £170 Shop
Gulf Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
‘Largest Princess Diana auction' features frocks, hats, shoes and bags
From colourful frocks and hats to handbags and shoes, items belonging to the late Princess Diana go under the hammer this month in what Julien's Auctions says is the largest collection of her fashion to go to auction. The live and online "Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection" sale will take place on June 26 at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, offering an array of fashion items Diana wore. "This is the largest Princess Diana auction because we have over 100 items from her amazing life and in mind Diana over 70 of her in 1997 to raise money for her charity," Martin Nolan, executive director and co-founder of Julien's Auctions, told Reuters on Monday. He was speaking at the Museum of Style Icons in Newbridge in Ireland during a pre-sale exhibition. Among the highlights is a 1988 silk floral dress by Bellville Sassoon, dubbed the "caring dress" because Diana wore it several times on hospital visits, with a price estimate of $200,000-$300,000. Chanel and Rayner shoes and a handbag that belonged to Princess Diana is displayed at a public exhibition in The Museum of Style Icons, in Newbridge, Ireland. A cream silk embroidered evening gown Catherine Walker designed for Diana's 1986 Gulf tour has a similar price tag, while a Bruce Oldfield two-piece yellow floral ensemble she wore for Royal Ascot in 1987 is estimated at $100,000-$200,000. Other sale items include a Dior handbag gifted to her by former French first lady Bernadette Chirac in 1995, a sketch of Diana's 1981 wedding dress with tulle fabric cut-offs from when she married then Prince Charles in 1981 and a peach hat she wore for her honeymoon send-off. Martin Nolan, co-founder of Julien's Auctions, poses with Princess Diana's Christian Dior 'Lady Dior' handbag. The auction also includes pieces belonging to other British royals including the late Queen Elizabeth II and the queen mother. Nolan said Julien's Auctions had previously sold a dress belonging to Diana for $1.14 million. The final calico toile for Princess Diana's Royal wedding gown designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel is displayed. Photos: Reuters "People do consider these items as an asset class now, because if people own these items today, chances are in years to come they will sell them for more than what they pay for (at) auction," he said. Part of the proceeds from the sale of Diana's items will go to charity Muscular Dystrophy UK. Reuters
Nylon
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Nylon
Dior unveils the Dior Lucky capsule featuring charms, bags and accessories
Reflecting Monsieur Dior's gris-gris, the Dior Lucky capsule captures the House's constantly renewed inventiveness with various creation that blends heritage and modernity. Created by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the capsule features a series of charms, such as stars, bees, and four-leaf clovers, that can be used to personalise wallets, bags, Mitzah, sneakers, and accessories. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. For a resolutely Dior style, the Dior Lucky necklace and bracelet also showcases unique pendants, while the D-Dice leather bracelets can be customised with a variety of codes and dice letters. Lady Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Dior Toujours Vertical. Image courtesy of Dior. Dior Groove. Image courtesy of Dior. The essential Lady Dior, Dior Toujours Vertical, and Dior Groove bags are also notably embellished with audacious bag charms. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Paying homage to the founding-couturier's passion for nature and divination, the Dior Lucky capsule includes exclusive spring prints featuring the entitled Dior Astral Flowers and Dior Flowers Calendar Allover in a palette of pastel shades. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. You'll find an idyllic garden named Dior Zodiac Flowers too, which comes in twelve seasonal versions for each sign of the zodiac, sketched on travel tags that can be attached to bags. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. Image courtesy of Dior. The cannage of the Mini Lady Dior undergoes reinvention as well, in Star, Clover, and Heart variations paired with a matching chain for an extra touch of refinement. Rounding up the capsule selection is the Dior Book Tote and silk scarf with a Dior Star motif. The Dior Lucky capsule selection will be available in Dior boutiques from 17 July 2025.
