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The dress, made by Greek designer Christina Stambolian, had been hanging in her closet for three years before she put it on. Diana was concerned that the design was too daring.
Her choice to wear the black dress to the Serpentine Gallery’s summer party in June 1994 was a last minute decision. She was reportedly going to go for something from Valentino, but changed her mind at the last minute.
Lady Diana, who invented the revenge look
In fact, it was the night a controversial television program that was broadcasted. “She wanted to look great,” says her former stylist and late Vogue editor Anna Harvey. “And she did.”
It made Diana headlines. “The Thrilla He Left To Woo Camilla,” The Sun wrote above a photo of the princess stepping out of her car in the figure-hugging dress, a pearl necklace around her neck and a big smile. The moment has now become a real mood .
The revenge dress is featured in the fifth season of The Crown , worn by Elizabeth Debicki. The actress is photographed recreating one of Diana’s most famous moments. She steps out of her car wearing a black off-the-shoulder dress and pearl necklaces with a sapphire gemstone around her neck.
The best revenge looks of all time
In addition to Diana, over the years we have seen more celebrities in head-turning looks with which they left their new exes behind. Below we have collected the best revenge looks ever for you.
Bella Hadid, 2017
For Bella Hadid, the 2017 Met Gala was an opportunity to show off her exceptionally toned body. She did so by wearing a beaded lace body stocking in front of her former boyfriend The Weeknd, who attended with his then-new girlfriend Selena Gomez.
Jennifer Aniston, 2005
At the premiere of the film Derailed in New York, Jennifer Aniston looked very different than before. The actress wore a form-fitting Chanel dress with beads, showing that she did not want to deal with the gossip about the breakdown of her marriage to Brad Pitt.
Jennifer Lopez, 2004
Jennifer Lopez had just broken off her engagement to Ben Affleck when she walked onto the Golden Globes red carpet in an ocher yellow Michael Kors dress, in which she looked radiant.
Princess Diana, 1994
Diana appeared in an off-the-shoulder dress by Christina Stambolian. The concept of ‘revenge looks’ was a fact.
Elizabeth Hurley, 2000
Elizabeth Hurley went all out at Valentino Garavani’s birthday party. The plunging neckline and body-hugging silhouette of her champagne-colored dress put a clear line under her relationship with Hugh Grant.
Ariana Grande, 2018
After breaking off her engagement to Pete Davidson – and a rollercoaster romance – Ariana Grande not only released the monster hit Thank U, Next , but also looked radiant in a powder pink look.
Irina Shayk, 2019
Who better to turn to than Donatella Versace for a showstopping revenge look? Irina Shayk went to Milan after her split from Bradley Cooper, where she strutted down the Versace catwalk in a sexy mini dress.
Kristen Stewart, 2013
After her break-up with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart wore a Chanel blazer, hot pants and cool accessories. A look with which she turned many heads in Paris.
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