Overview
- In May 2026 at the Cannes Film Festival, Anastasia Andrushkevich wore a custom pale blue gown by Mehmet Ozden to the Fjord premiere as an explicit tribute to Princess Diana’s 1987 Cannes look.
- Observers and outlets noted clear design parallels with Diana’s Catherine Walker dress, including a strapless silhouette, structured bodice, flowing skirt and a thin scarf draped down the back.
- Diana’s 1987 gown itself referenced Edith Head’s 1955 costume for Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief, tying the outfit to the film’s French Riviera setting and a longer cinematic lineage.
- Reports agree Diana’s dress later sold at auction but disagree on the details, with some outlets citing a 2003 sale for $108,000 and others reporting a 2011 sale for $137,500.
- Press coverage places the Cannes appearance within a broader red‑carpet trend of archival homages and highlights how contemporary designers are reworking historic royal and film looks for new audiences.