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Princess Diana's Iconic Dress Up for Auction
18 Sep
Summary
- Princess Diana wore the strapless black dress in 1994.
- The dress is expected to fetch up to £220,000 at auction.
- The iconic garment will tour globally before its sale.
A strapless black silk evening dress worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is poised to make waves at auction. She famously donned the garment in 1994 to a London party, hours after her then-estranged husband, Prince Charles, publicly admitted to infidelity.
The dress, often dubbed the 'revenge dress,' has become an enduring symbol of pop culture. Its appearance at the Serpentine Gallery that evening was a stark and powerful statement.
Sotheby's estimates the iconic outfit could command up to £220,000 ($300,000) when it goes under the hammer on December 9th. Prior to the sale, the dress will embark on an international tour.
This world tour begins with an exhibition at Sotheby's London showroom from September 18th to September 24th. Following its UK showing, the garment will travel to Hong Kong in October for further display.
