Dior Has Brought Back a Re-Edition of the Lady Dior Bag Worn by Princess Diana

Part of Princess Diana’s legacy is unequivocally tied to her lasting impact on the world of fashion. There are plenty of pieces that prove this notion, take her revenge dress or her black sheep sweater, for example. Another iconic association, of course, is the celebrated Lady Dior bag, named after Lady Diana herself who most famously carried the chic leather purse to the Met Gala in 1996, and originally wore the bag in 1995 to the opening of Paul Cézanne’s retrospective at the Grand Palais.

Lady Dior—adorned with gorgeous geometric stitching and “DIOR” charms that embody sophistication— has been elevated to new design heights throughout the years, offered in a variety of shades, materials, and sizes. And this year, with the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior has announced that they’re returning to their roots, providing a limited edition of the exact style worn by Princess Diana, which features elegant strass and blue satin in celebration of the French maison's heritage.

The luxury fashion house has continued to honor the timeless design through Lady Dior As Seen By and Dior Lady Art projects, which encourages global artisans to recreate Lady Dior in ways that embrace innovation and value history.

Ahead, the contemporary revival design along with archival images of Princess Diana styling the original piece