Lady Di or Lisa Taylor? A Closer Look at Resort’s Two Very Different Icons Inline

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    The shot that launched a thousand copycats—as well as Michael Kors' Resort '16 homage: a deliciously predatory Lisa Taylor in Helmut Newton's Woman Examining Man, St. Tropez (1975).

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    Photo: Courtesy of Michael Kors
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    Michael Kors channeled the studied carelessness of that snap with this come-hither blouse and skirt ensemble.

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    Taylor makes a compelling case for matchy-matchy, shot by Newton in Miami, 1975.

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    Another artful use of the robe, as turned out by Louise Trotter at Joseph.

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    Things heat up in this snap by Bob Richardson, with Taylor the picture of high-gloss '70s sex appeal alongside archetypal male model Tony Spinelli.

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    The opulent and the unbound meet in Alber Elbaz's latest vision for Lanvin.

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    Taylor with her then-beau, producer Robert Evans, at Margaux Hemingway's 23rd birthday bash, 1975.

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    9/18

    Among the '80s homages at Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini was this smocked, Liberty print number—not such a far cry from the Calvin dress Lisa Taylor donned for her most iconic image.

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    Then-Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, just after becoming engaged to Prince Charles, and wearing a sweet take on the sailor suit by her beloved Bellville Sassoon.

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    At Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, Diana's early style was cited as an inspiration for looks like this nautical maxi.

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    Looking every bit the Lady at a polo match, 1981.

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    A top and skirt from Mother of Pearl's Amy Powney that (note the frilled yoke) we imagine Di would approve of.

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    Victoriana via the '80s: Picture-perfect on a visit to the Broadlands estate.

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    Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini's powder-pink blouse was a little bit Pretty Baby Brooke Shields, a little bit Diana.

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    Diana, in Victorian top and an intarsia cardi.

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    Frill seeker: Alessandro Michele's sweet suit for Gucci.

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    Co's downtime-ready look à la Princess Di, with ruffled blouse and '80s-tinged denim.