Princess Diana’s Iconic ‘Revenge Dress’ Could Fetch $300,000 at Auction
Princess Diana’s black dress is expected to draw about $300,000 as Sotheby’s offers a rare public look at the gown’s history.
- Sotheby's announced the upcoming auction of Princess Diana's iconic "revenge dress," expected to fetch up to $300,000 when it goes under the hammer on December 9, marking its first public sale in nearly 30 years.
- On June 29, 1994, the Princess famously wore the black Christina Stambolian design the same day then-husband King Charles III admitted to infidelity in an ITN documentary. She had previously avoided the gown, fearing it was "too daring."
- Morgane Halimi, head of handbags and fashion at Sotheby's, described the dress as a "shield" and "weapon" for women. The design became a global viral moment that redefined royal fashion protocol and personal agency.
- Before the December auction, the gown will embark on a global exhibition tour starting in London this month, traveling to Hong Kong, Geneva, and New York. Portions of proceeds will benefit NHS Lothian Charity.
- Market interest remains high for royal memorabilia, as demonstrated by the record-breaking 2023 sale of Diana's "black sheep" sweater for more than $1.1 million. This precedent suggests the gown could exceed current estimates.
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Diana's 'Revenge Dress' Is Up for Auction
One of the most talked-about outfits in royal history is going under the hammer. Princess Diana's so-called "revenge dress"—the black, off-the-shoulder Christina Stambolian gown she wore the night Prince Charles admitted his affair on TV in 1994—will be announced at Sotheby's in New York on Dec. 9, with...
When Charles publicly admitted his infidelity in 1994, Diana appeared the same evening in a dress that broke with the royal conventions at that time - and entered history.
When Charles publicly admitted his infidelity in 1994, Diana appeared the same evening in a dress that broke with the royal conventions at that time - and entered history.
Princess Diana's Iconic 'Revenge Dress' Could Sell for Up to $300,000 as It Hits Auction Block for First Time in 30 Years: Report
Princess Diana’s ‘revenge’ dress could sell for up to $300,000 when it hits the auction block at Sotheby’s New York for the first time in 30 years.
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