Kate Middleton turned heads when she debuted her 80s-inspired haircut at the opening of the Natural History Museum's Treasure exhibition in London.

The event was organised to showcase some of the museum's most head-turning artefacts in its collection but it was the royal fashionista who stole the show.

The combination of her sweeping fringe, glossy dark locks and retro silk green dress made her look ideal for a role in 70 or 80s TV soap operas Dallas or Dynasty.

She also appeared to be channelling her husband's late mother, Princess Diana, and Charlie's Angels pin-up Farrah Fawcett who both famously wore heavy parted fringes.

IBTimes UK takes a look at the women who inspired Kate's new look.

Top 10: She looks fabulous at her royal wedding to Prince William in April. The Duchess of Cambridge, who is turning 31 very soon, has impressed the public with her warmth. She is pregnant with her first baby.

The American actress's feathered do redefined Hollywood beauty and had women across the globe asking their hairdresser for ‘The Farrah’.

Kate's late mother in-law, Diana, famously wore a heavy fringe with face-framing layers and sexy flyaways

The Dallas beauty managed to melt men’s hearts with her perfectly tousled locks.

She was once the face of Clairol Ultress hair color, so it comes as no surprise that the Dynasty star is a hair icon. Those perfectly flicked bangs would definitely gets Kate's royal seal of approval.

The 80s pinup is still very proud of her retro styled locks. Even today, Hawn gracies the red carpet with a similar style.