French-Russian actress Anastasia Andrushkevich turned heads at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival after stepping onto the red carpet in a look that paid clear tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. Attending the premiere of “Fjord” earlier this week, the actress wore an ice blue gown that closely mirrored one of Princess Diana’s most memorable Cannes appearances from 1987.
Custom-designed by Mehmet Ozden, the strapless dress featured a sculpted bodice, flowing skirt and dramatic matching scarf draped behind her, recreating the elegance of Diana’s original look.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesThe resemblance extended beyond the gown itself. Andrushkevich styled her blond bob in a soft, feathered cut reminiscent of the princess’s signature 1980s hairstyle, completing the nostalgic fashion moment.
© WireImageThe original gown worn by Diana nearly four decades ago was designed by Catherine Walker, one of the royal’s most trusted couturiers. The designer’s work remains closely associated with the British royal family today, particularly through Catherine, Princess of Wales, who continues to wear Catherine Walker creations for major public appearances.
Diana debuted the now-famous blue chiffon gown during the 1987 Cannes Film Festival while attending a gala screening. As Page Six reported, the dress later became one of the most recognizable royal fashion pieces of the era and was sold at auction in 2011 for $137,500.
© Tim Graham Photo Library via GetThe inspiration behind Diana’s original look
Catherine Walker reportedly drew from the icy blue Edith Head gown worn by Grace Kelly in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 classic “To Catch a Thief.” The connection feels especially fitting given that the film itself was shot along the French Riviera, the same glamorous backdrop as Cannes.
© Tim Graham Photo Library via GetDiana famously rewore the gown several times after its Cannes debut, including for a royal portrait sitting in 1987 and again in September 1989 while attending a performance of Miss Saigon at London’s Theatre Royal.
