The Story Behind Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Ahead of World Tour
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Diana's legendary revenge dress will be auctioned in New York in December and could fetch up to a million dollars.
The story behind Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ ahead of world tour
Princess Diana’s famous black dress will reportedly go on display before being sold at auction. Princess Diana made headlines in June 1994 when she wore a black silk dress to a fundraising dinner at London’s Serpentine Gallery. Around the same time, then-Prince Charles publicly spoke about the breakdown of their marriage. The dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, became known as the “revenge dress.” Its low neckline and short hem were a bold …
Some dresses are remembered because of the designer, some mark an entire fashion era, and Princess Diana's black dress from 1994 became a symbol of "revenge".
It is one of the most famous dresses in contemporary history. Worn by Lady Diana on June 29, 1994, a few hours after Prince Charles publicly acknowledged her infidelity, the famous "Revenge Dress" will be auctioned in New York next December. Nearly thirty years after its first sale, Lady Diana's black dress is about to make her great return to the art and fashion market. Sotheby is announcing its auction next December 9 in New York, with an esti…
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