French-Russian actress Anastasia Andrushkevich stepped onto the Cannes Film Festival red carpet this week in a look that instantly recalled Princess Diana’s 1987 appearance at the same occasion. The actress wore an ice blue gown with a strapless neckline, a sculpted bodice and a full, flowing skirt. A matching scarf trailed behind her, closely echoing one of Diana’s most remembered Cannes outfits. The resemblance extended beyond the dress itself. Andrushkevich also wore a short blond bob that nodded to the late princess’s hairstyle from the late 1980s.
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The gown was custom-made by designer Mehmet Ozden, according to Page Six. Its shape closely matched the Catherine Walker dress Diana wore in Cannes nearly four decades ago. The clean strapless cut, fitted upper half and soft volume through the skirt gave the outfit a distinctly archival feel without reading as costume. On a red carpet where modern embellishment often dominates, the choice stood out for its restraint. It also linked a current film premiere to one of the most discussed royal appearances in Cannes history.
Princess Diana First Wore the Dress in 1987
Diana’s original appearance in the pale blue gown came during her visit to Cannes in 1987, where the dress quickly became part of her public image. The late princess later wore it again for a portrait sitting that same year and once more in September 1989 for a performance of “Miss Saigon” at the Theatre Royal. That repeat use gave the piece an added place in royal wardrobe history. Rather than being a one-night red carpet moment, the gown became one of the signature formal looks associated with Diana’s international profile.
Catherine Walker Design Carries Royal Legacy
The original dress was created by Catherine Walker, a designer closely tied to Diana’s wardrobe during some of her most photographed years. The piece later entered the auction market and sold in 2011 for $137,500, a sign of its lasting value in royal fashion history. Its influence has also stretched beyond Diana’s era. Catherine Walker remains a favored name within the British royal circle, linking the gown to a broader design legacy. That context gave Andrushkevich’s appearance extra weight, turning a red carpet reference into a clear nod to royal heritage.
Grace Kelly Link Adds Cannes History
As reported by Page Six, Diana’s gown was itself inspired by Grace Kelly’s Edith Head costume from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 film “To Catch a Thief.” That detail adds another layer to the story. The film was shot on the French Riviera, making the connection to Cannes especially fitting. Andrushkevich’s appearance therefore pulled together several strands of screen and royal history at once: Kelly’s Hollywood elegance, Diana’s diplomatic glamour and a present-day actress revisiting both through one carefully chosen silhouette. It was a rare red carpet callback with deep roots rather than a passing reference.
