The tight, short, black dress with bare shoulders, designed by Greek designer Christina Stambolian, which became known as Princess Diana's 'revenge dress,' will be auctioned 30 years after it was worn by the princess. The iconic piece will be mise à vente for hundreds of thousands of euros.
Princess Diana wore this dress on June 29, 1994, during a fundraising dinner organized by Vanity Fair, at Kensington Gardens, in London. The date and occasion became particularly significant because they coincided with the day Prince Charles publicly admitted to his adultery in a televised interview.
The dress immediately became famous and became one of the most iconic looks in fashion history. Diana's choice to wear such a daring dress on that specific night, when news about the royal marriage was dominating the newspapers, gave rise to the expression 'revenge dress' to describe the piece.
The auction represents a rare opportunity for collectors and fans of the princess, who will be able to acquire one of the most symbolic pieces from Diana's wardrobe, at an event that should attract significant interest both in the fashion market and in the world of royal memorabilia.
