If anyone was going to be able to take casual knitwear and turn it to a worldwide talking point, it could only be Princess Di. The sweater they replicate to a T are the bold pink number with the llama motifs and the incredibly recognisable and still hugely popular black sheep sweater, with which she was completely besotted. The show sourced materials through vintage shops, antique fairs and costume hire houses to pay homage to Diana's fashion staple. Diana's sweater collectionĪ post shared by The Crown having worn some of the most glamourous outfits imaginable, Diana off-duty sweater collection garnered a reputation of its own. READ MORE: Princess Diana's unwashed gym sweater sells for over R700K at auction - how much would you spend on your style icon's item of clothing? 6.

We see a young and shy Diana dressed to impress as she starts to find her feet under the spotlight. If you look at Diana's strapless chiffon dress and matching scarf from the 1987 Cannes Film Festival you might spot where it's being alluded to in episode nine.Īs the Princess and Prince of Whales Royal Opera House to mark the occasion of Charles' birthday, the cut and material of Diana's dress is almost identical although the pattern is drastically different. The Catherine Walker gownĬatherine Walker was the princess' go-to designer and is actually behind several of the outfit inspirations on this list. In both instances, we're reminded that it's Diana's earthiness and relatable off-duty clothing choices that helped cement her reputation as The Peoples Princess. While Diana's look showed her confidence through her bold colour choices, The Crown's designer seemed to opt for lighter tones - perhaps to indicate her youthfulness and inexperience. In episode three we see Diana roller skating through Buckingham Palace in a very similar ensemble. A post shared by Lady Diana, Princess of Wales 1986, Princess Dianna was photographed outside Highgrove house, the home she shared with Prince Charles and their two sons.

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