Why Princess Diana Ripped Her Dress at the Met Gala — The Untold Fashion Moment

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Finishing touches that mattered

Her look included a silk, robe-like topper, the iconic pearl-and-sapphire choker and a tiny quilted Dior bag, giving the boudoir-inspired ensemble a refined, royal edge.

A moment that helped reshape the Gala

Anna Wintour had taken over the event the year before, and insiders say Diana’s attendance encouraged the Vogue boss to elevate the Gala from a society dinner into a major fashion spectacle. The gala in 1996 was held in December; the now-familiar "first Monday in May" tradition began in 2005.