Though an argument can be made that "iconic" is overused, Princess Diana's Lady Dior handbag is worthy. According to French Vogue, it arrived on the fashion scene in 1995, a gift to Diana from then-first lady of France Bernadette Chirac. Per Vogue U.K., the handbag was originally called the Chouchou.
The just-big-enough-for-essentials bag, in all its quilted glory, is the perfect union of form and function. Its minimalist, square structure allowed Diana to somewhat conform to the conservative preferences of the royal family, while leaving room for her emerging fashion prowess. Diana was often photographed with the handbag, and in 1996, Dior renamed it in her honor, per W Magazine.
To this day, the Lady Dior bag remains a fashion staple. Per Dior's official website, "The signature design is revisited every season by Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri, with the collection offering a myriad of silhouettes, materials and palettes."
With its timeless style and Princess Diana-backed fashion heritage, it's no surprise that the Lady Dior bag is still making fashion statements — and headlines. Following in her mother-in-law's footsteps, Meghan Markle carried a version of the Dior beauty in September 2021 while attending Global Citizen Live, per the Daily Mail. Meghan's piece was a lovely nod to Diana's handbag and the maternal royal herself.
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