Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ to Auction for Up to 0,000

Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ to Auction for Up to $300,000

Princess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' is set for auction at Sotheby's, with a presale estimate of up to $300,000. The black silk garment symbolizes her def...

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September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — LONDON, United Kingdom — Princess Diana’s iconic “revenge dress,” worn on the day her estranged husband publicly admitted infidelity, is set to go up for auction at Sotheby’s, with a presale estimate of up to $300,000.

The black silk dress, designed by Greek designer Christina Stambolian, was worn by Diana on June 29, 1994, during an interview where then-Prince Charles acknowledged his affair. The outfit became a powerful symbol of her resilience and self-expression, capturing global attention and earning the nickname revenge dress.

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Sotheby’s global head of handbags and fashion, Morgane Halimi, highlighted the dress’s significance as a statement of empowerment. The garment will be displayed in London until September 24 before traveling to Hong Kong and Geneva ahead of its sale in New York on December 9.

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