How do Kristen Stewart’s Chanel ensembles in Spencer
compare to Diana, Princess of Wales’s real life wardrobe?
Tatler investigates the fashion behind the film
By Chandler
Tregaskes
17 November
2021
https://www.tatler.com/gallery/kristen-stewart-diana-princess-of-wales-spencer-style
There are
many similarities between Kristen Stewart and Diana, Princess of Wales. They’re
both breathtaking beauties with a penchant for short blonde hair, they share
pioneering attitudes towards fashion, and most importantly, they’re both Chanel
girls.
Diana often
opted for ultra-chic skirt sets from the French luxury house in pastels and
bouclé accompanied by her trusted quilted 2.55 bag. Stewart is the current
poster girl, wearing an impeccable exclusively Chanel wardrobe for the
worldwide press tour. It comes as no surprise then that costume designer
Jacqueline Durran would collaborate with the house for Stewart’s on-screen
portrayal too.
Given
access to the extensive archives of the historic house, Durran was able to
recreate the same glamour that Diana breathed effortlessly. Focusing on photos
between 1988 and 1992 for inspiration, Durran called on Chanel’s bold
shoulders, oversized lapels and gold buttons from the era to resurrect the
unparalleled chic of the late princess.
Unlike how
The Crown only admitted it was fictional after backlash from Buckingham Palace,
Spencer was clear that it was a fictional reimagining from the outset. This
allows for some creative license when styling K-Stew, however, any portrayal of
the People’s Princess is destined to be picked apart from sovereign style
sleuths and historical accuracy hounds looking for any slip up to pounce on.
Despite
this, the wardrobe in the new film is divine. Positively brimming with vintage
Chanel, any fashion fan will rejoice in the delectable designs of yesteryear.
See below Kristen Stewart's Diana portrayals, and their original counterparts. The
jury is out.
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