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Royal Rebel: Diana's Shocking Met Gala Dress Secret
23 Mar
Summary
- Diana removed her dress corset before the 1996 Met Gala event.
- The dress symbolized her liberation after divorce and royal constraints.
- The 1996 Met Gala theme honored the iconic designer Christian Dior.
Princess Diana attended the Met Gala in December 1996, shortly after her divorce from Prince Charles, marking a significant moment of personal and fashion liberation. She wore a custom John Galliano for Dior slip dress, featuring a lace trim and a plunging neckline, a stark contrast to her previous royal attire.
Diana's most striking alteration was removing the dress's internal corset before entering the event, a decision Galliano believed symbolized her feeling of liberation. This act allowed for a more sensual silhouette and a bolder statement, free from the strictures of royal dressing.
The 1996 Met Gala theme honored the influential work of designer Christian Dior, whose 'New Look' revolutionized women's fashion in 1947. Diana's appearance was a rare moment for a British royal at the event; Princess Beatrice would be the only other to attend years later.
