Princess Diana Pushed Risqué Fashion Post-Divorce, Designer and Butler Intervened

In the years following her separation and divorce from Prince Charles, Princess Diana embraced a notably bolder and more risqué fashion style, epitomized by the “Famous Five” dresses designed by Jacques Azagury between 1995 and 1997. Despite Diana's desire to push her wardrobe limits with even shorter skirts and more revealing cuts, both Azagury and her butler Paul Burrell set boundaries to maintain a balance between boldness and elegance. These iconic dresses, including the red Venice dress, the black Bashir dress, the blue Swan Lake dress, the red Washington dress, and her final black birthday gown, showcased her transformation into a confident, independent woman. Additionally, early in her public life before marrying Prince Charles, Diana experienced a dismissive moment at a London boutique when an employee failed to recognize her and suggested she shop elsewhere, a slight reminiscent of the famous scene from "Pretty Woman." However, she later developed a strong relationship with the designers at Bellville Sassoon, who became instrumental in her fashion journey. These stories collectively highlight Diana’s evolving style and personal growth, underscored by her lasting impact on fashion and culture.