I think I can safely say Lockdown round two has been saved by the fourth series of The Crown. And while the plot seems to have caused some minor upset there’s no disputing the fashion has been good. Award winning costume designer Amy Roberts has done an outstanding job of replicating the late Princess Diana’s outfits. Looking back at her 80s wardrobe has taken me back to the days when I used to write about her style every day.
Working at The Mirror the then Fashion Editor Ollie Picton-Jones and I spent the better part of a decade documenting every outfit she wore. We watched her metamorphosis from ‘Shy Di’ to Versace clad style queen. And while we relished the fashion icon she became I still have a soft spot for the outfits she wore in the early days. In particular the Fair Isle sweater (complete with Llama motif) she wore posing for photographs alongside Prince Charles at Balmoral following the announcement of their engagement. Incidentally Miu Miu have done a strikingly similar style this season….and yes I am tempted.
Diana loved a natty knit and I vividly remember a red sheep print jumper she wore to watch Prince Charles play polo. I also recall a pink pullover with “I’m a Luxury” emblazon on the front which she wore while pushing William and Harry on a swing set. It’s the off-duty Sloane Ranger Diana I look back on with nostalgia.
And now thanks to The Crown, and the fact it’s cold and we’ve all turned to cosy comfort clothing, her jumpers are having a bit of a style moment. So I encourage us all to invest a loud and proud Diana inspired knit, I guarantee a sheep or a llama will put a smile on your face.
Miu Miu oversized Fair Isle alpaca blend sweater £665 netapor
