Paul Costelloe, Irish-American fashion designer for Princess Diana, dies at 80

Paul Costelloe, the renowned Irish-American fashion designer who dressed Princess Diana, has died at the age of 80. His company confirmed he passed away after a short illness, surrounded by his wife and seven children in London.

Born in Dublin in 1945, Costelloe began his career in Paris before moving to Milan and then the U.S. He established his own fashion house known for luxury fabrics and evening wear. He became Diana's personal designer in 1983, a role he maintained until her death in 1997.

Costelloe's legacy includes a broad range of fashion items, including womenswear, menswear, and accessories.