Diana’s ‘revenge dress’, worn when Charles revealed infidelity, up for auction

Diana, Princess of Wales's iconic black Christina Stambolian dress, famously worn in 1994 on the same night Prince Charles revealed his infidelity, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York in December. This off-the-shoulder, skintight garment, which has since defined the fashion category of "revenge dressing," is expected to fetch between £110,000 and £220,000. The dress is considered a significant cultural artifact, transcending fashion to become part of history, and represents Diana's ability to control her narrative and express resolve. The family that purchased it at a charity auction in 1997 has owned it since. The dress will be displayed in London, Hong Kong, and Geneva before its sale.

Princess Diana's iconic "revenge dress," a black silk evening gown by Christina Stambolian, will be auctioned by Sotheby's for the first time in nearly 30 years. The dress is expected to sell for up to £220,000 (US$298,110) during Sotheby's Luxury Week in New York on December 9. Diana famously wore the gown in June 1994 when she attended a fundraising dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in London. The auction house announced the sale on Thursday.