Iconic or imposter? Model transforms to recreate Princess Diana’s most famous looks
<div class="c-message__content c-message__content--feature_sonic_inputs" data-qa="message_content"><span class="c-message__body" data-qa="message-text">Before the world-famous Kardashians or social media influencers creating trends and selling lifestyles simply by looking good - there was Princess Diana.</span></div>
<p>The late royal, who passed away in 1997, was renowned not just for her brutal marriage breakdown with Prince Charles but for her incredible fashion sense. </p>
<p>From the iconic “revenge dress” to the 90’s athleisure that she effortlessly finessed - Princess Di lead trends and fashion revolutions that are still deeply admired today. </p>
<p>Now, model Hailey Bieber, wife of singer Justin Bieber, has gone viral for her ultimate sartorial tribute to the royal in a new editorial for<span> </span>Vogue<span> </span>Paris. </p>
<p>The shoot, photographed by Gregory Harris, and styled by Virginie Benarroch, aimed to channel the the royal’s casual elegance by posing her most iconic shots. </p>
<p>Bieber recreated the the princess; famous blazered look - a baseball cap, blazer, sweatshirt and light washed jeans tucked into brown cowboy boots. </p>
<p>The ensemble made headlines around the world after it was photographed at a polo match in Windsor in 1988. </p>
<p>The 22-year-old model showed off the gorgeous images on her instagram account, and praised the late Princess for inspiring her own wardrobe. </p>
<p>"[All] credit and inspo to the amazingly beautiful and iconically stylish Princess Diana who I’ve looked to for style inspiration for as long as I can remember," she wrote in her caption. "Thank you for leaving behind such an iconic fashion and style legacy."</p>
<p>The reaction to Bieber’s shoot has been mixed, with some labelling it as “tasteless.”</p>
<p>“This feels in wildly poor taste considering all of the Diana shots were taken by paparazzi,” one user wrote. </p>
<p>“Go a different route if you want to pay tribute.”</p>
<p>“Nobody compares to Princess Diana and there’s that,” another added. </p>
<p>Another person wrote they thought it was a “strange” idea. </p>
<p>“Brave of her to do this photoshoot. I have no problem with Hailey, but I don’t see why anyone would think this is a good idea - they have nothing in common.”</p>
<p>However, others took to social media to praise Hailey’s tribute. </p>
<p>“I think she looks cute and it's a great way to remember Diana!” one user commented. </p>
<p>“Strong princess vibes here,” one comment read. </p>
<p>Another added: “This shoot is everything! She looks incredible.”</p>
<p>Princess Di pass</p>
<p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Hailey Bieber’s tribute shots to Princess Diana.</p>
