Princess Diana’s Royal Ascot Outfits Through the Years: Suiting Up in Catherine Walker, Statement Hats and More Looks

Royal Ascot was the ideal fashion showcase for Princess Diana. The late royal, who died in 1997, was able to turn the pavement on the way to the racing event into her own personal runway, fashioning bold colors, patterns and more when she attended the annual royal event. Decades following her tragic death, Princess Diana’s impact on fashion and style remains unassailable. Last May, Julien’s debuted another auction of the royal’s clothing, including such iconic finds as her custom-made pieces by Gianni Versace, her floral “caring dress” and more. Here, WWD looks back at some of Princess Diana’s best Royal Ascot looks through the years. 1985 Princess Diana at Royal Ascot in 1985. Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images By 1985, Princess Diana was a phenomenon in the British royal family. The stylish royal attended Royal Ascot this year wearing a look by Jan Van Velden and a hat by Frederick Fox. The sophisticated ensemble featured a featured a pussy bow and high neckline. This look may have been the same Jan Van Velden ensemble Princess Diana wore to Trooping the Colour the same year. 1987 Princess Diana at Royal Ascot in 1987. Lucy Levenson/Getty Images In 1987, Princess Diana elevated her royal wardrobe by playing with stripes at the Royal Ascot

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