Diana’s ‘revenge dress’, worn when Charles revealed infidelity, up for auction
Princess Diana's iconic 1994 'revenge dress' is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's in December with an estimated value of up to £220,000. The garment, which gained cultural significance for being worn on the same night Prince Charles admitted to infidelity, will be displayed in several global cities before the sale.
Why it matters
The dress represents a rare intersection of fashion history and pop culture, marking a pivotal moment in the public perception of the British royal family.
Diana arrives at the Serpentine in the Christina Stambolian dress in 1994. Photograph: Princess Diana Archive/Campbell Addy for Sotheby's Diana arrives at the Serpentine in the Christina Stambolian dress in 1994. Photograph: Princess Diana Archive/Campbell Addy for Sotheby's Diana, Princess of Wales Diana’s ‘revenge dress’, worn when Charles revealed infidelity, up for auction Christina Stambolian dress from 1994 has defined a whole category of fashion and is expected to fetch up to £220,000
Prefer the Guardian on Google The dress that Diana, Princess of Wales wore one September evening in 1994 would have been memorable for its design alone – black, fitted, off-the-shoulder, skintight and short. However, it has another distinction, of defining a whole category of fashion – what has since become known as “revenge dressing”.
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