Cardi B Channels Princess Diana in Iconic Athleisure Look — with ‘Shy Di’ Hairstyle and New Piercing

Cardi B is known for her bold fashion statements, and her latest look pays tribute to none other than Princess Diana. The 31-year-old Grammy winner was recently spotted in Los Angeles wearing an outfit that closely mirrors one famously worn by the late royal.

On Monday, June 24, Cardi stepped out for some shopping in a white crewneck sweatshirt emblazoned with “Harvard,” perfectly replicating a vintage design Diana wore in 1997. To complete the look, Cardi donned white bike shorts, high-top sneakers, crew socks, a black handbag, and black sunglasses. She accessorized with a chain choker necklace and sported a short hairstyle reminiscent of Diana’s signature cut.

Cardi B shared more details about her look on Instagram Stories, offering a closer look at her hairstyle while also showing off a new ear piercing. “I came here for one thing and look what Harrison did to me,” she said in the clip, tagging her piercer, Harrison McCall.

Cardi was seen enjoying some retail therapy at Maria Tash jewelry on Melrose Place in Los Angeles, perfectly embodying Diana’s casual yet chic style.

Princess Diana’s athleisure looks have left a lasting impact, as significant as her glamorous formal outfits. Known for her love of oversized sweatshirts and athletic shorts, Diana had a unique ability to make even the most casual ensembles look fashionable. Despite her tragic deаth in August 1997, Diana remаins a fashion icon whose influence endures.

During her lifetime, Diana often wore casual attire to evade the paparazzi. One of her favorite items, a navy blue Vιrgιn Atlantic sweatshirt gifted by Vιrgιn Group founder Richard Branson, became iconic. She wore it frequently to and from gym sessions, hoping to bore photographers. This sweatshirt later sold for $53,532 at a 2019 auction, underscoring its significance.

Diana’s longtime personal trainer, Jenni Rivett, recalled Diana’s strategy in a 2018 interview with Yahoo!’s series The Royal Box. “Every single session, all the media were outside camped with their stepladders, and cameras and lenses and everything,” Rivett said. “For her, she just found it so incredibly, ‘Why are they so interested in me when there are more important things to worry about in the world?'”

In a letter accompanying the auction of the Vιrgιn Atlantic sweatshirt, Rivett explained Diana’s choice to repeatedly wear the same top: “She felt there were far more important issues to focus on in the world than her gym attire and therefore decided that wearing the famous Vιrgιn sweatshirt to every session would be a good way to stop the media frenzy!”

Cardi B’s recent outfit not only highlights her fashion sense but also pays a heartfelt tribute to Princess Diana’s enduring legacy.