Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction
Summary
A black silk dress worn by Princess Diana in 1994, known as the "revenge dress," is going up for auction on December 9. The dress became famous after Diana wore it the same night a documentary aired where Prince Charles admitted to adultery.Key Facts
- Princess Diana wore the black silk evening dress to a London party in 1994, designed by Christina Stambolian.
- The dress got the nickname "revenge dress" because Diana wore it after a difficult moment in her marriage.
- Sotheby's auction house expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000).
- This is the first time the dress is being auctioned since 1997, when Diana sold many of her dresses for charity.
- Diana chose the dress at the last minute and styled it with royal jewelry, a black clutch, and black shoes.
- The vintage Jaguar car she arrived in at the event sold earlier in 2023 for £66,250.
- Other items from Diana’s wardrobe have sold for high prices, like her sweater selling for £920,000 in 2023.
- The dress is seen as a symbol of Diana taking control of her own story during a challenging time.
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