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Lady Di

I was driving to my friend Hanneke (that's this one) the sweetest story in Antwerp and turned up the radio of my Renault 5. It was just past the hour and I heard the tail end of the first news report: “Lady Diana has turned 36.” Suddenly I stopped while driving. But then she was... What had happened? How? And especially: why?Lady Di has not been with us for twenty years, but she still leaves her mark on our image of women with her style, taste, and class. Because we are remembering her, this week in the fashion college lady Diana and what we can learn from her.

1. Celebrate the back neckline.

Although Diana, especially after her divorce, was not shy about a skirt length well above the knee and a Versace neckline, she made the most stylish impression with her back necklines. And when she felt like it, she added a little extra flair with a long pearl necklace that ran down her spine.

2. Be loyal to a designer.

Of course, Diana wore more designers, but her main supplier was Catherine Walker, who created over 1000 looks for the princess. Diana was also buried in a black dress by Catherine Walker. Catherine herself is no longer alive, but her label is continued by her husband. Bridal gowns and mother of the bride are their specialty.

3. Tod’s is always a good idea.

Diana wore Jimmy Choos early on, but when a more modest look was requested, you could picture her in her flat Tod’s. The Italian label loved her classic look so much that they named a bag after the princess: the D-Bag.

4. A choker can be a good idea.

Diana was one of the first choker wearers. In her case, it was not a black velvet cord, but a pearl necklace with a large stone in the middle. For much-needed variation, she sometimes tied it in her hair.

5. Quoting is a very good idea.

The iconic outfit of Jacky O (you know,

) was replicated by Diana by Gianni Versace. A pink pillbox on her head, a double-breasted jacket over her slender body, and a beautiful pencil skirt., this6. Rock your shoulders.

Lady Di experienced her fashion peak in the eighties, the time of broad shoulders, narrow hips, and bold colors. The broad shoulders where the top was draped just over the shoulder was signature Di.

7. The Hunters.

Do you remember that photo taken in the Scottish Highlands, where the newly engaged Diana stood swooning next to Charles in a Scandinavian sweater, green corduroy pants, and lovely Hunters? And we thought everything was cookies, eggs, rose scent, and moonshine...

I was driving to my friend Hanneke (that's this one) sweetest story in Antwerp and turned up the radio of my Renault 5. It was just...