The famous "revenge dress" worn by Princess Diana will be auctioned at Sotheby's, in New York, on December 9. The auction house announced on Thursday that the dress will be put up for sale, generating great expectations in the British royal memorabilia market.
Princess Diana, known as the "people's princess," wore this black low-cut dress precisely on the day her husband, the current King Charles III, publicly admitted his infidelity on television. At that moment, the couple was already separated, which made the moment particularly symbolic.
The dress, designed by stylist Christina Stambolian, broke the traditional codes of the British royalty, which contributed to its iconic status. The choice of the piece was interpreted as a declaration of independence and strength on the part of the princess.
Sotheby's estimated the value of the dress at between 150,000 and 300,000 dollars. Part of the auction proceeds will go to a charitable cause, adding an element of social impact to the event.
