A black silk evening dress worn by Princess Diana in 1994 is going up for auction at Sotheby's on December 9. The dress, known as the 'revenge dress,' was worn shortly after Prince Charles admitted to infidelity, marking a significant moment in her public narrative.
Sotheby's anticipates the dress will sell for up to $300,000. This auction marks the first time the dress has been available since 1997, when Diana sold several of her dresses for charity. Items from her wardrobe have previously fetched high prices, indicating strong collector interest.
As the auction date approaches, collectors should monitor bidding trends, especially given the dress's historical significance and previous auction successes of Diana's items. This could set a new benchmark for royal memorabilia and influence future auctions of similar pieces.