Priyanka Chopra channels one of Princess Diana's most iconic looks at Cannes

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Diana, Princess of Wales (AKA Princess Diana) is a timeless fashion icon, with the likes of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle consistently serving stylish sartorial nods to their late mother-in-law. Now Priyanka Chopra, is the latest celebrity to pay tribute to Diana, revealing that her Cannes wardrobe is inspired by the royal icon.

Overnight, Priyanka shared a throwback photo of Diana at Cannes in 1987, showing the princess wearing a strapless chiffon Catherine Walker gown, finished with a matching scarf draped around the neck and a pair of stunning diamond and blue sapphire drop earrings.

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CANNES

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Her caption? "CANNES".

Here's Diana's OG look in colour:

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Yup, it's no secret she's looking to Princess Di for inspiration, with the new Mrs Chopra-Jonas stepping out at the Festival hours later in a very similar-styled number:

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Photo credit: Getty Images

Priyanka shared a series of photos to her Instagram, showing the newlywed wearing a strapless ivory jumpsuit, with a fitted bodice and luxurious pleating on each trouser leg.

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The look was then finished with a matching cape, attached with a single strap around the neck.

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Naturally, Priyanka added her own spin on the look, accessorising with a pair of neutral pumps, sunglasses and smaller, understated earrings.

Here's the look in full:

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Priyanka also recently shared images of other iconic fashion muses on her feed, implying that she's also drawing style inspiration from the likes of Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren this Film Festival:

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