Diana’s ’80s Bermuda Shorts Inspired Summer’s Easiest Apparel Trend

Diana’s Bermuda shorts, a casual yet elegant 80s style

Even many years after her death, Princess Diana remains a fashion icon and her clothes are still popular and inspirational today. At Jacquemus’ spring-summer 2024 show, set at the Château de Versailles, clear references to Diana’s distinctive style punctuated the entire collection, such as the ’80s-inspired frills, or the multi-strand sapphires worn by Kendall Jenner on the catwalk and pearl necklace. , who remembered Bran, the most beloved of the princess.

Despite straying far from royal protocol (certainly not when she was married to the then Prince of Wales), Diana has always used fashion as a means of expressing her individuality. The Princess of Wales loved bold prints, bright colours, designer bags (like Lady Dior’s, which is symbolically linked to her story: after receiving it as a gift from the French premier dame in 1995, it became her favorite accessory), Chanel twin-sets, Versace dresses and Jimmy Choo pumps. In addition to formal wardrobe, Diana was also a reference for off-duty style. His summer casual style staples, like bike shorts and baseball caps, are back in fashion this season.

The Princess was often photographed in tailored Bermuda shorts during the summer months. In 1989, Diana was spotted leaving Prince William’s school in sleek black Bermuda shorts, an oversize V-neck sweater and patent leather pumps. In 1990, she dined at a London restaurant wearing navy Bermuda shorts, a matching double-breasted blazer, and a patterned blouse. During a family outing at MGM Studios in Florida, Diana rocked effortlessly in a khaki version with a leather belt at the waist, which was teamed with a white T-shirt with rolled sleeves. Shorts have been a hallmark of her wardrobe since the breakup, when she gained more confidence with fashion and has been photographed around the world sporting an always glamorous but ever stuffy wardrobe.

Bermuda shorts, the trend of 2023

In 2023, Bermuda shorts are experiencing a great revival led by the It-Girls. Hailey Bieber paired a pair of white Lulu Studio Bermuda shorts with The Row Crab sandals with a lace tee and socks. Sofia Richie was spotted out in Los Angeles wearing beige Alaia Bermuda shorts, a white Re/Dune T-shirt, The Row hobo bag, and Loewe trainers.

denim bermuda shorts, or jorts

In addition to Diana’s Bermudas, denim versions, called jorts, have also traveled around the world, thereby confirming themselves as one of the trends of Spring Summer 2023. Hailey Bieber loves vintage Levis, while supermodel Gigi Hadid was recently spotted in New York wearing denim shorts by Agolde, paired with a black T-shirt, a Cleo bag by Prada and Adidas Samba trainers. Like many other trends we’ve seen established in It-girls’ off-duty wardrobes, Princess Diana — who would have been 62 today — was also a pioneer for Bermuda shorts.

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This article was originally published in British Vogue