. But despite having a closet full of impressive labels like Dior and Chanel, it might surprise you to learn that one of her favorites wasn't high end—or even leather—and was most certainly not worn to official royal events.No, one of Princess Diana's most iconic purses was in fact a simple, quilted bag with printed flowers that she wore in relatively informal moments.
Like, for example, when the participated in polo tournaments as she watched from the stands.It was at one of these, in 1983, when Diana, , created one of her most memorable looks—with her quilted bag front and center of the fashion moment.The bag is from the brand , in whose London store she bought five of their bags, which were manufactured in Provence, France.
In 1981, before she had even married the Prince of Wales, she already owned a few; and for years following, she continuously wore them in moments that didn't require so much royal pomp and thus allowed her to be more relaxed.A rectangular bag with long handles that can be worn over the shoulder or on the elbow, the quilted purse is large in size and today would fit a small laptop computer.
It couldn't be more different than the decorative, tiny, and not very useful .When Princess Diana wore this bag, it was to carry things—not just as a fashion item.
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