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Princess Diana's Revenge Dress Aucted
Princess Diana's revenge dress, worn during her husband's adultery admission, heads to Sotheby's auction.
In brief
Princess Diana's revenge dress, worn during her husband's adultery admission, heads to Sotheby's auction. Princess Diana's black dress worn on June 29, 1994, when Prince Charles admitted infidelity is auctioned for up to $300,000. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Revenge Dress Aucted
Princess Diana's black dress worn on June 29, 1994, when Prince Charles admitted infidelity is going up for auction at Sotheby's.
Dress Worn for Control
Diana chose the figure-hugging silk dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian for a gala at London's Serpentine Gallery.
Morgane Halimi's View
Sotheby's global head of handbags and fashion Morgane Halimi said Diana chose the 'beautiful and powerful outfit' to seize control of her story.
Dress Symbolizes Power
Halimi added that Diana used fashion to express herself, stating, 'I'm taking back the story and I'm here and I stand for myself.'
“I'm taking back the story and I'm here and I stand for myself.”
Dress Auction Details
The dress has a presale estimate of $150,000 to $300,000 but may exceed that price, with an auction date of December 9 in New York.
Dress Tour Dates
The dress is on show in London until September 24, then travels to Hong Kong and Geneva before its New York auction on December 9.
At a glance
Princess Diana's black dress worn on June 29, 1994, when Prince Charles admitted infidelity is auctioned for up to $300,000.
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