Princess Diana’s private dresser Paul Costelloe has died aged 80.
Vogue mogul Paul Costelloe
The style mogul – who made most of the late royal’s outfits, together with the controversial chiffon skirt that grew to become a tad see-through when backlit – handed away surrounded by his household in London on Friday (21.11.25).
A press release from his eponymous label – which he led up till his demise – learn: “We’re deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a brief sickness.
“He was surrounded by his spouse and 7 youngsters and handed peacefully in London.
“We kindly ask that you simply respect the privateness of the household throughout this time.”
Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin, 65, and his deputy, Tanaiste Simon Harris, 39, are each saddened by Paul’s passing.
Mr. Martin penned on social media: “Very saddened to be taught of the passing of Paul Costelloe. An icon of design, Paul elevated Irish trend to the worldwide stage. Deepest sympathies to his spouse Anne and their household.”
And Mr. Harris added: “Paul led a exceptional life as a number one determine in Irish, UK and worldwide trend and enterprise for many years. He constructed a vastly profitable enterprise by unimaginable expertise, self-discipline, and an unwavering dedication to high quality.
“His eponymous trend home has constructed a rare legacy that may dwell on. His was and is a fairly exceptional Irish success story.
“His collaborations, together with his memorable work with Princess Diana and lengthy relationship with Dunnes Shops, mirrored not simply his talent however his abiding satisfaction in his Irish roots, which frequently impressed his craftsmanship.
“He leaves behind a physique of labor that formed trendy Irish trend and can proceed to form it within the years to come back. He might be vastly missed and warmly remembered.
“I lengthen my deepest sympathies to his spouse, his youngsters, his wider household, mates and all these whom he was near.”
Paul – who’s survived by his spouse Anne Cooper and their seven youngsters, Jessica, William, Robert, Gavin, Justin, Paul-Emmet and Nicholas – was born in Dublin in 1945, and studied trend on the Grafton Academy of Vogue Design.
His profession within the trade started on the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris, France.
Paul later moved to Milan, Italy, to assist British retailer Marks and Spencer enter the Italian market – which proved unsuccessful.
In 1979, he determined to launch his label, Paul Costelloe Collections, and three years later, he was made the private designer to Diana, Princess of Wales, after she visited his store in Windsor in 1982.
They labored with one another till her demise in 1997, following a automobile crash within the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris, France, aged 36.
A few of the iconic outfits Paul made for the beloved Diana included a custom-made pink go well with she wore for a tour of Canada in 1983, and a pink and white floral-patterned gown, which she took along with her on a visit to Nigeria in 1990.
In 2020, Paul – who additionally designed outfits for Anne, Princess Royal, 75, and her 44-year-old daughter Zara Tindall – stated Diana was “beautiful to decorate” and “a really trustworthy, honest individual”.
