Five times Diana wore a look that was so on trend for autumn/ winter 2018

Proving once again, she was sartorially ahead of the curve
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She was a rule-breaker, a trailblazing philanthropist, and, without a doubt, a fashion icon.

Princess Di's outfits became the subject of countless column inches and her preppy-chic look helped shape the hottest trends of the '80s and '90s.

And as we trawled through pictures of Diana’s best looks– from the ultra-glamorous to the off-duty workout gear, we couldn’t help but be struck by how unbelievably current a lot of her outfits felt.

To mark 21 years since Diana's untimely death we take a look at five of her key ensembles that not only stand up today, but have shot right to the top of our shopping wishlist.

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Brown is the new Black

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Caramel, coffee, tan and terracotta… the autumn runways were awash with brown in all its myriad forms. Diana’s camel suit and tan handbag combo underlines brown is most definitely the new black.

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Selfridges
Selfridges

Head-to-toe Tartan

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From Michael Kors to Emilia Wickstead and Versace, the autumn winter runways were teeming with tartan. Diana often known to rock a bold tartan dress or suit, and this blown-up tartan print suit feels oh-so current.

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ASOS Design Boucle Suit, £82 for jacket and skirt
ASOS

Mom Jeans, Loafers and a Silk Shirt

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Oversized boyfriend shirt? Check. High-waisted, straight-leg belted mom jeans? Check. Gucci loafers? Errr… natch.

This outfit might not look much, but in fact it’s nailing our off duty chic aspirations for autumn 2018. Prepare to see many a influencer rocking this chilled out preppy look as the weather cools.

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Jordaan horsebit-detailed leather loafers, £540
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Stella McCartney Blouse, £420
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Cigarette high-rise slim-leg jeans, £215
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Cycling Shorts

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Kardashian clan please take your lycra-clad seats, Diana was onto the cycling shorts and sweatshirt look long before you were born.

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White cycling shorts, £10, Missguided 
Missguided

Lilac Suiting

 Diana Princess of Wales in 1997 AFP/Getty Images)
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Pastel suiting has made a big comeback in the past year, and moving into autumn skirt suits are set to have a major moment. But of course Diana knew that long ago, hence rocking such a pitch perfect number more than a decade before the rest of us.

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Suit Blazer £69.99, Mango
Mango
Suit Trousers, £39.99, Mango

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