Designer Paul Costelloe, Princess Diana’s stylist, has died aged 80

This Irish and American designer was once a figure at London fashion week. He worked with Lady Di from 1983 to 1997.

Irish designer Paul Costelloe, who presented his collections at London Fashion Week for around forty years and was Princess Diana’s stylist, died at the age of 80, his family announced on Saturday, November 22.

He died in Londonshort illness“, surrounded by his wife and seven children, according to a press release published by those closest to him. Last September, Paul Costelloe again presented at London Fashion Week his collection that he first showed in 1984.

This Irish and American designer creates very feminine, colorful and elegant silhouettes. In 1983, he became Princess Diana’s stylist. This collaboration continued until his death in 1997.

“She is very human, she doesn’t behave like a princess“, Paul Costelloe told Irish public broadcaster RTE a few months ago.”She makes delicious tea and delicious scones“, he said. According to his website, he took his first steps in the world of fashion at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris. He then worked for designer Jacques Esterel, before moving to Milan and then New York.

In an interview in February 2025 on the site Industry. modehe returned to his influence. “I always felt like my mother’s conservative American side influenced my clothing style.“, he said.”But I also find myself constantly observing what’s around me.”continued the creator.

“I cycle every day from my house to Putney (south west London) and my studio in central London, which allows me to see what people are wearing and what suits them and what doesn’t“. In 2024, he explained to the magazine Mode want to retire, to”rent an old car, drive around France and paint“.