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…
The iconic black dress worn by Princess Diana on the day her ex-husband Prince Charles admitted to infidelity is set to go on display at an auction house ahead of an upcoming sale. Known colloquially as the "revenge dress," the striking off-the-shoulder silk creation by Greek designer Christina Stambolian is estimated to fetch up to $300,000.
Prior to the auction, the garment embarked on an international tour, highlighting the lasting global intrigue surrounding Diana nearly three decades after her tragic passing. Diana donned the form-fitting gown during a gala at London's Serpentine Gallery on June 29, 1994, anticipating the broadcast of an interview where Charles would confess to adultery.
Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's global head of handbags and fashion, explained that the iconic actress selected the dramatic outfit as a means to regain control over her narrative. Fashion had long been a tool for Diana's self-expression, but this particular ensemble symbolized her personal assertion of agency.
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