Which royal figure inspired the name Lady Dior after receiving the handbag in 1995?

Diana, Princess of Wales, inspired the name Lady Dior after receiving the handbag in 1995.

Dior presented the structured handbag to Diana during her visit to Paris. She was photographed carrying it on several public occasions, giving the design exceptional visibility and linking it strongly with her public image.

The model had originally been introduced in 1994 under the name Chouchou. After its association with Diana became established, Dior renamed it Lady Dior as a tribute to her title. The bag became one of the fashion house’s signature accessories.

The name is sometimes mistaken as a reference to a fictional character or to a Dior perfume. It specifically refers to Diana, who held the title Princess of Wales from 1981 until her divorce from Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1996.