When Princess Diana ascended the iconic steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in December 1996 for what would be her sole Met Gala appearance, she turned heads in a slinky navy blue column dress designed by John Galliano for Dior, complete with lingerie-like black lace straps and trim.

If you’re a fan of Princess Diana, or Met Gala history, or both, then you know that the late Princess of Wales attended the event only once, back in 1996. At the event, which paid homage to Christian Dior,

John Galliano has recalled how Diana, Princess of Wales "ripped" the corset out of the custom-made gown she wore to the 1996 Met Gala. In an interview for docuseries In Vogue: The 90s, the fashion designer recounted how he was invited by the British royal to Kensington Palace in London in the lead-up to the annual event to create a bespoke number

Princess Diana stepped out in a daring fashion ensemble during the 1996 Met Gala. Fashion designer John Galliano remembered being in shock when the late royal arrived at the event.