Princess Diana’s 'Revenge Dress' to Tour Globally Before Auction
Princess Diana’s famous black off-the-shoulder gown, widely known as the 'revenge dress,' is scheduled for a world tour ahead of a public auction. The garment is expected to fetch between £110,000 and £220,000.
Princess Diana’s iconic black silk gown, famously dubbed the 'revenge dress,' is set to embark on a global exhibition tour. The dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, gained its moniker after Diana wore it to the Serpentine Gallery summer party in 1994, the same evening a documentary aired in which Prince Charles admitted to infidelity.
The garment has become a significant piece of fashion history, symbolizing a shift in Diana’s public image and personal agency. Following the conclusion of its international tour, the dress will be offered for sale. Auction house estimates currently place the value of the piece between £110,000 and £220,000. While the dress is a highly recognizable artifact of 1990s royal history, the upcoming sale highlights the enduring commercial interest in items associated with the late Princess of Wales. The tour is intended to allow the public to view the garment before it enters a private collection, though the specific locations of the tour have not yet been finalized.
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- ·The specific dates and cities for the world tour were not provided.
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