Must Have: The 90’s Gingham Set
Ever since we all binged-watched season four of The Crown and caught the first glimpse of Kristen Stewart dressed up for her new feature film, the world's fascination with Princess Diana's style has undoubtedly been reignited. But let’s be real –Princess Diana's style has been one of the biggest influences in the fashion world over the past 20 years, with plenty of her most referenced looks proving as iconic now as the day she first wore them. We all remember that black revenge dress, but you may not realise just how much we’ve been inspired by her off-duty style too.
That’s right – it’s not just her ballgowns and red carpet dresses that have lived on in our looks. Whether you’ve spotted photographs on dedicated Diana Insta accounts or you’re seeing her famous fashion formulas on celebrities and influencers, the Royal’s casual fashion choices - from her athletic cycling shorts and sweatshirt combinations to her flat-peaked caps and effortless white cotton shirts - are all making an appearance this season. But in our opinion, there’s nothing Diana did better than high impact tailoring.
She may not have been the monarch, but she reigned supreme when it came to iconic blazer-and-denim combos. The trusty 90s blazer has proven popular for a few seasons now – think oversized fits with broader shoulders – but we’ve combined that classic retro cut with a punchy gingham print (very Diana) to create the must-have set on everyone’s wish lists right now.
The perfect lightweight jacket to throw over shorts in summer and a versatile layering tool come autumn, our retro gingham blazer will make everything feel instantly polished. Sharp boxy shoulders give way to an oversized tailored fit, all finished off with a green gingham print and glittering gold buttons for that definitive 90s feel. It’s statement enough as it stands, and needs little more than faded mom jeans and a white shirt to make it pop. Heading into the office? Add black leather mules. Scheduling a picnic in the park? A chunky trainer will give the casual sports twist that Diana was known for.
For those looking to take it up a notch, styling with the matching green gingham suit short is the ultimate power move. Keep it low key with a sports tee, or elevate with heeled sandals and the prettiest embroidered blouse for an alternative wedding or occasion look. Take it from us, this blazer is the hero piece for this season – and the styling options are endless. So, how will you wear yours?