Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction
Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.
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"On her own terms, Princess Diana turned the dress into one of the most powerful messages she ever made, during one of the most scrutinised and emotionally charged episodes of her life."
— Morgane Halimi , Executive
"Diana wanted to look a million dollars."
— Anna Harvey , Celebrity
Key People
Anna Harvey was Princess Diana's stylist at the time of the 'revenge dress' event.
Christina Stambolian is a Greek fashion designer known for her designs including the iconic 'revenge dress' worn by Princess Diana.
Morgane Halimi is Sotheby's Global Head of Handbags and Fashion.
Princess Diana was a British royal and a humanitarian known for her charity work.
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Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.
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