Princess Diana's famous 'revenge dress' goes on show ahead of Sotheby's auction
LONDON — Revenge has rarely been so stylish. A striking black dress worn by the late Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband publicly admitted adultery is going up for auction at Sotheby’s, with a presale estimate of up to $300,000. First, the “revenge dress,” as it has become known, is going on an international tour, testament to the enduring global fascination with Diana almost 30 years…
London — The iconic black dress worn by Princess Diana on the day her ex-husband, Prince Charles, admitted to adultery is set to go up for auction at Sotheby’s, with an estimated price tag of up to $300,000. Known as the "revenge dress," it has embarked on an international tour, reflecting the lasting global interest in Diana, nearly three decades after her untimely passing.
The garment was displayed publicly for the first time on Friday at Sotheby’s London branch. Diana sported the sleek, off-the-shoulder silk dress, designed by Greek fashion designer Christina Stambolian, during a gala at London’s Serpentine Gallery on June 29, 1994 – the day the broadcast of the interview unfolded in which Charles confessed to infidelity.
Morgane Halimi, Sotheby’s global head of handbags and fashion, revealed that Diana selected the dress as a means to reclaim control over her narrative. "She always used fashion as a form of self-expression, but this time, it became a powerful statement to communicate her personal expression of defiance," said Halimi.
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