Princess Diaries: Remembering Diana on her 22nd death anniversary

American model Hailey Rhode Bieber recreates an iconic Princess Diana look. (Source: Instagram @haileybieber)

“new story for @vogueparis shot by @gstyles styled by @virginiebenarroch…all credit and inspo to the amazingly beautiful and iconically stylish Princess Diana who I’ve looked to for style inspiration for as long as I can remember. Thank you for leaving behind such an iconic fashion and style legacy. (sic)” read the caption.

To say the erstwhile Princess of Wales influenced fashion would be a huge understatement. Every outfit of hers was said to have communicated her personality. For her charitable ventures especially, she would choose outfits that would draw attention to what she was doing, which subsequently, would draw attention to the cause.

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It can be said that the late princess used fashion as a tool to inspire and empower young women across the world.

For her charitable ventures, she would choose outfits that would draw attention to what she was doing, which subsequently, would draw attention to the cause. (Source: Instagram @dianaremembered)

Celebs have, over the years, channelled Princess Diana — her daughters-in-law Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle included! On numerous occasions and charitable outings, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex have given a subtle nod to Diana’s everlasting sense of style.

The Diana influence on the the Duchess of Sussex. (Source: Instagram @meghanmarkle_official)

Celebs have been heavily-inspired by Princess Diana — her daughter-in-law Kate Middleton included! (Source: kensingtonroyal/Instagram)

Diana was extremely unconventional and carved her own path — always setting fashion trends and having fun while at it.

On this day, 22 years ago, she died in a car crash while trying to flee the paparazzi. Her enduring popularity was a phenomenon in itself, a legacy that continues till date.

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