Princess Diana’s famous ‘revenge dress’ goes on show ahead of Sotheby’s auction
Sotheby’s expects the dress to fetch up to $300,000 as it tours London, Hong Kong and Geneva before the New York sale.
- Sotheby's unveiled Princess Diana's black silk 'revenge dress' in London on Friday, ahead of a New York auction on December 9 with estimates of $150,000 to $300,000.
- Diana wore the Christina Stambolian gown on June 29, 1994, the same night Prince Charles publicly admitted his infidelity on television, earning the outfit its famous moniker.
- Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's global head of handbags and fashion, said Diana chose the 'beautiful and powerful outfit' to 'seize control of her own story' and communicate "I'm here, and I stand for myself."
- The dress will tour Hong Kong and Geneva before the December auction, marking its first public sale since 1997 when Diana sold it to raise money for AIDS charities.
- Nearly 30 years after her death, the international tour reflects enduring global fascination with Diana, as collectors and institutions are expected to compete for this rare cultural symbol.
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Next stops are Hong Kong and Geneva before ending up in New York.
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Princess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' goes to auction
As the worldwide release of Diana Spencer’s brother’s book prompts a reaction from King Charles and the British Crown, another piece of Diana's legacy is making headlines – the iconic little black dress, worn by the then Princess of Wales, is going under the hammer. Better known as the "Revenge Dress", it would go on to inspire generations of women.
Revenge has rarely been so elegant. A striking black dress worn by the deceased Princess Diana on the day that her husband, from whom she was separated, publicly admitted to committing adultery, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s, with an estimated pre-sale price of up to $300,000.
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