Princess Diana and revenge fashion

Elise Moran, British fashion journalist and author Lady Di Look bookIt offers a special look at the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death – and why she has an eternal place in our hearts.

What are the feelings on the 25th anniversary of Diana’s death?

It is still very surreal to this day to think that this woman who lived and touched so many people is no longer here. She was this other-worldly person, but then people felt like they knew her like family. This tragic death happened the usual way — thousands of people die in car accidents every year — but it was a high-speed chase by the paparazzi. She was always followed by the paparazzi, and there was always a fear of what might happen. I think people still have a hard time understanding that someone like Diana could die in such a horrible way. In my research, I’ve watched a lot of footage on this point, but every time I watch it I still get choked up. It’s a sad day for everyone.

Diana will be greatly missed these past 25 years. Her sons both have families of their own. Where do you think she is now?

She misses her boys’ adult lives, but I think she’s happy to see them find a sense of normalcy in their own way. Diana’s legacy lives on through them. She was a nice person and very friendly. I think her sons inherited these qualities. Harry loved that she lived in America because she loved coming to visit the states. If she were still alive, she would always be here. Diana has always been drawn to Americans and perhaps a little more free-thinking, more open-minded nature. I think she understands where Harry and Meghan are coming from in terms of moving their lives to states, and that search for privacy and to carve their own path — not just the path of the institution and the institution.

How did your interest in Diana first develop?

My interest in Diana began in 2018. I was going through my own divorce at 25, a very strong and young age in divorce. I found Diana’s documentary and I felt like I really connected with her, which I found really interesting because she has to be the least friendly person in the world.

That’s when I started my Instagram account, Lady D’s Revenge Luxe, documenting her best post-divorce looks. I have always worked in fashion. I originally started the account as an outlet for my old heart. I didn’t expect it to go anywhere. I found all these amazing Diana dresses in the 90s. And back then, no one posted anything about Diana in the 90s, which is hard to imagine now because our Instagram feeds are filled with photos of Diana. She had such a natural, natural sense of style. I thought it would be fun to document these looks because when she was dressed as a princess, she was likely to be rebellious in some way.

What does Princess Diana’s style reveal about her feelings at different times in time?

If you could see the look on her face from the beginning, she was worried about everything. As she continues into her 80s, you will see her confidence in her style grow. Her “Dynasty D” era was fantastic. She was showing the world that she was no longer comfortable standing in the shadows. She wanted to be seen. Once upon a time in the early 80s, she had no problem standing behind her husband when she was trying to be a hard-working wife. And then in the ’90s, we got all these amazing little off-the-beaten-track businesses that were commonplace. There are so many great pants. I think those represent Diana as a free modern woman, which is why it resonates so much with people now.

Congratulations on your newly released book Lady de Luce’s book: What Diana was trying to tell us in her clothes. What can readers expect from him?

The book celebrates Diana’s tongue-in-cheek humor. It is a complete biography from the early 80s to the late 90s when she died. It covers all of her best revenge looks and what she’s trying to say with her clothes. In the end, it’s a more feminine retelling of her story that shows the side of the story than all these new interpretations of Diana, like Diana. Spencer And The crown. I think these are both played out by mental illness and show that she has an eating disorder. I think they made her look too weak. This is Diana’s celebration of all her strengths and empowering women. I hope readers can take away that Diana was a strong person, despite the hardships and human flaws that most people, and especially most women, experience in some way. I also hope the readers will enjoy the sense of humor that runs through it, and be inspired to ditch their bad boyfriends and go shopping.