Exclusive: PRINCESS DIARIES Kim Kardashian is desperate to copy Princess Di to secure her ‘legacy’ & even paid £154k for the privilege, experts say…. Read More

Kim’s attempts to be like Diana came into the spotlight when she splurged £154,000 on a necklace that the Princess wore in 1987

But according to PR and fashion experts, the billionaire reality star is trying to carve herself as an enduring image, like that of Princess Diana.

The People’s Princess, who died in August 1997, has left an inspiring legacy thanks to her humanitarian work and influence on pop culture.

Since becoming a mum of four heavily involved in criminal justice reform, people have pointed out that 44-year-old Kim is trying to channel that same energy.

Why? Because Kim wants to have a similarly celebrated legacy like that of Diana, experts believe.

Alison Lowe MBE, fashion consultant and course leader of MBA Fashion Entrepreneurship at the University of East London, said: “Diana, Princess of Wales, is an enduring icon.

“So, it’s not a surprise that Kim Kardashian would want to copy her style and seek to emulate her ability to raise the profile of social causes.”

Fans of the beauty mogul – who runs shapewear brand Skims and skincare label SKKN – have been clocking her attempts at a royal rebrand in recent years.

This particularly came into focus when she purchased Princess Diana’s famous Attallah Cross necklace, which she wore in 1987 to a charity gala.

Kim nabbed the glittering diamond and amethyst necklace for an eye-watering $200,000 (£154,161) at an auction in January 2023.

The cross has a diamond weight of 5.25 carats and is composed of square-cut amethysts and circular-cut diamonds.

The reality star wore it for the first time at the 13th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala 2024 presented by Gucci earlier this week.

“This may have inspired Kim to own the Princess’ Attallah Cross necklace.

“It could act as a means of reflecting her own evolving narrative and a way of trying to align herself with Diana’s qualities.”

It’s not just the vintage necklace that Kim has used to emulate Princess Diana’s vibe, though.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has also adopted a “timeless sophistication” in her recent fashion choices.

In fact, there have been a number of occasions over the last few years when she wore dresses very similar to those in Diana’s collection.

For the Baby2Baby Gala in November 2023, Kim wore a black lace dress with long sleeves that looked very similar to the Princess of Wales’ frock worn at a gala performance at the Royal Albert Hall in February 1996.

Kim also attended the Balenciaga fashion show for Paris Fashion Week in March this year wearing a similar style.

For the OSCARS 2024 Vanity Fair Party also in March, she wore a pointed one-shoulder dress similar to that of Diana at Victor Chang Research Institute Dinner Dance in 1996.

“Princess Diana used her style to express individuality, confidence and relatability,” Alison comments.

“She often broke away from traditional expectations to create a look that was approachable and elegant.