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,

Princess Diana was known for pushing boundaries, especially when it came to fashion. One of the royal's most iconic looks — a lingerie-inspired slip dress that she wore to the 1996 Met Gala — was designed by John Galliano,

The Met Gala red carpet wasn't always the spectacle fashion fans have come to know, but in 1996, Princess Diana certainly made a statement as she made her one and only appearance at the costume benefit.

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 had her own vision for the 1996 Met Gala. Maison Margiela creative director John Galliano opened up about designing Diana's dress for Fashion's Biggest Night during an episode of Hulu's docuseries,