{
  "id": 8246253,
  "title": "Back in black: Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes on show ahead of Sotheby’s auction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/back-in-black-princess-dianas-revenge-dress-goes-on-show-ahead-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/09/18/back-in-black-princess-dianas-revenge-dress-goes-on-show-ahead-of-sothebys-auction"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A striking black dress once worn by the late Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband publicly admitted to adultery is set to go on display ahead of a Sotheby's auction. The \"revenge dress,\" as it has come to be known, was worn by Diana on June 29, 1994, during a gala at London's Serpentine Gallery. The dress, which now bears a presale estimate of up to $300,000, has been touring internationally to commemorate Diana's enduring global fascination nearly three decades after her death.\n\nDiana chose the figure-hugging, off-the-shoulder silk creation by Greek designer Christina Stambolian for the occasion, feeling it allowed her to take back control of her own story. She accessorized the dress with a sapphire necklace, black pumps, and bright red nail polish, which captured images around the world. The Sun tabloid declared the next day, \"Revenge is chic.\"\n\nThe dress, first sold privately in 1997, is being auctioned for the first time in nearly three decades. Sotheby's experts are confident the price will exceed expectations. Diana's star power remains undimmed, and the dress, a symbol of her legacy, is expected to attract collectors and institutions alike. The display in London runs until September 24, before moving to Hong Kong and Geneva, culminating in a sale in New York on December 9.",
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    "Princess Diana wore black dress on June 29, 1994",
    "Dress known as 'revenge dress' for control over story",
    "Sotheby's auction set for December 9"
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}