The key facts

  • Diana's 'Revenge Dress' is up for auction for the first time in nearly 30 years
  • The sale will take place in New York on December 9, with an estimate of up to $300,000 (€270,000)
  • The dress was created by Christina Stambolian; Diana sold it at a charity auction in 1997

One of the most famous dresses in royal family history will go under the hammer again

The black silk dress of Princess Diana, known as the 'Revenge Dress,' is on display at Sotheby's in Geneva ahead of its first auction in nearly 30 years. The auction will take place in New York on December 9; the lot is expected to fetch up to $300,000 (about €270,000).

The dress's history

The outfit was created by designer Christina Stambolian. Diana wore it on June 29, 1994 — the same evening Prince Charles publicly admitted infidelity in the marriage. The princess's appearance in this dress became one of the most talked-about looks in the history of the royal family.

What is known about the lot's fate

In 1997, Diana sold the dress at a charity auction, and it has been in private hands ever since. Who its current owner is and who is putting the lot up for the December sale is not specified in available publications.