Princess Diana's only appearance at the Met Gala and the dress that made history

Although Princess Diana is considered one of the greatest style icons of all time, very few know that she only attended the Met Gala once in her entire life.

It was 1996 when the Princess of Wales appeared at the Metropolitan Museum of Art , an event that by then had already begun to consolidate itself as one of the most influential red carpets in the world. Her attendance came just months after her divorce from Prince Charles was finalized, which made the appearance all the more significant.

For this special evening, Diana was accompanied by renowned designer John Galliano, who created her dress and later recalled moments of their work in the documentary In Vogue: The 90s . He revealed that the process was full of energy and discussions, and even tried to convince Diana to choose a pink color, something she categorically refused.

However, the biggest surprise came at the last moment. According to Galliano, after the dress was prepared and tried on, Diana made a spontaneous decision on the way to the event, removing her corset. This detail changed the entire look.

The result was a more pleasant, more sensual and much more modern look for the time.

" She wanted to feel liberated ," the stylist recalled, adding that this choice made the dress even more special. In fact, it was one of the reasons why her look remains iconic even today.

The princess completed the look with a cloak-style coat, a pearl and sapphire necklace, and an iconic Dior bag,  a model that continues to be a symbol of the fashion house today.

Although it was her first and only time at this event, Princess Diana managed to leave an indelible mark on fashion history. A look that was not only elegant, but also a clear statement of her freedom and self-confidence at a pivotal moment in her life.