Princess Diana dress fetches record-breaking price tag at auction
  • 4 months ago
A gown worn by Princess Diana in 1985 broke a new fashion record, going under the hammer in Hollywood for 11 times its estimated price.The black, ballerina-length velvet evening dress sold at Julien’s Auctions for a grand total of $1,148,080 (£904,262).It came with a matching illustration and had previously been estimated by experts as likely to sell for $100,000 (£78,776).However, due to its actual sale price, the gown – which came complete with shoulder pads, a blue organza skirt, a large bow, and a sash – is now the new record holder as the most expensive dress worn by Diana sold at auction.
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