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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