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Paul Costelloe, Irish Designer and Princess Diana’s Former Personal Couturier, Dies at 80

His family said he died peacefully in London after a short illness.

Overview

  • He passed surrounded by his wife and seven children, and the family requested privacy, according to a statement from his label.
  • Costelloe served as Princess Diana’s personal designer from 1983 until her death in 1997, shaping many of her most recognizable public looks.
  • A mainstay of London Fashion Week since 1984, he presented collections in 2025 and headlined the inaugural Ireland Fashion Week in October.
  • He founded Paul Costelloe Collections in 1979, building a family-run brand spanning womenswear, menswear, accessories, homeware and childrenswear.
  • Beyond the runway, he created corporate and teamwear for organizations including British Airways, Delta Air Lines and the Irish Olympic Team, drawing frequent praise for elevating Irish fashion.