Princess Diana’s Iconic Dresses Find New Home in Los Angeles

Five of Princess Diana's most iconic evening gowns, originally designed by Jack Azagri, have been purchased by a private collector in Los Angeles.

The identical replicas, worn by Diana during her later years, hold immense sentimental value for the collector.

Azagri, who recently retired, expressed his desire for people to continue enjoying these timeless dresses and to keep the entire collection intact.

Each dress holds a special place in Diana's fashion legacy.

One of the noteworthy pieces is the black halter neck dress that she wore to a charity gala on the same night a controversial Panorama interview was aired in 1995.

Diana's excitement for fashion was evident as she meticulously selected the perfect shoes and jewelry to complement each outfit.

She was aware of the anticipation surrounding her appearances, whether it be people waiting on the streets or watching her on television.

Another dress in the collection is the pale blue above-the-knee dress adorned with delicate crystal bugle beads, which Diana wore to a performance of Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall in June 1997.

This dress reflected the trend of shorter, body-conscious dresses during the era of supermodels.

However, recent reports suggest that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has shown interest in acquiring these iconic dresses.

A source leaked that Meghan allegedly convinced her husband, Prince Harry, to retrieve the gowns from the private collector in Los Angeles.

It is speculated that Meghan, known for cosplaying Diana, wants to wear the designs as a tribute to the late princess.

The source also claims that Meghan expects to obtain the dresses for free, taking advantage of Diana's fame and Harry's love for his mother.

The identity of the private collector remains unknown, with some speculating it could be Kim Kardashian.

Meghan and Harry have been unsuccessful in contacting the collector so far, leading to assumptions that they are unable to afford the purchase and are relying on persuasion.

It is worth noting that these dresses are replicas and not the original garments worn by Diana.

While they hold significance for some individuals, Meghan's interest in them seems to be solely for cosplay purposes.

If Meghan had the means, she would have opted for high fashion couture gowns at events like the Invictus Games, where she had her only self-forced red carpet moment.

Criticisms have arisen regarding Meghan's extravagant spending on clothing during her brief time as a working royal, accumulating clothing bills of over half a million dollars.

Despite the lack of a direct connection to Diana, these replicas still hold value to many.

It remains to be seen whether Meghan and Harry will be successful in obtaining the dresses from the private collector, but their desire to keep a memento of Harry's mother is evident.

The iconic dresses continue to captivate the public's attention, serving as a reminder of Princess Diana's enduring fashion legacy.