David Sassoon Transforms Princess Diana Into Global Style Icon

Princess Diana's transformation into a global fashion icon was significantly influenced by designer David Sassoon, co-founder of Bellville Sassoon, who created over 70 gowns for her between 1981 and 1997. Despite an initially cold reception when Diana first visited the Bellville Sassoon studio, their collaboration grew strong, with Sassoon designing many memorable outfits including her honeymoon dresses and the peach going-away suit. Diana's fashion legacy also includes iconic designers like David and Elizabeth Emanuel and Catherine Walker, reflecting her deep appreciation for British fashion. The fashion world also remembers designer Kate Spade, who died by suicide in 2018, leaving behind a legacy of colorful handbags and accessories; her husband Andy Spade noted that her death was a shock to all and that she battled depression and anxiety. Supermodel Linda Evangelista, another fashion icon, has recently shared her personal struggles with a rare side effect from a cosmetic procedure, sparking important conversations about beauty standards, mental health, and self-acceptance in the fashion industry. Evangelista continues to advocate for mental health awareness and destigmatization of cosmetic procedure impacts.