Princess Diana's Style Still Breaking Records at Auctions
A stunning piece from Princess Diana's wardrobe has set a new record at auction, quashing the previous mark by an impressive margin. At Julien's Auctions, an anonymous bidder shelled out an astonishing 1.148 million dollars. So far, no dress belonging to the late fashion icon has commanded such a hefty sum. This groundbreaking event was reported by "People", the renowned US celebrity magazine that once held possession of the coveted piece.
Reaching New Heights
Initially, the dress was estimated to fetch only 100,000 dollars. However, the record-breaking price at this year's auction represents a staggering twofold increase over the previous high watermark. The previous record-holder, an exquisite purple evening gown from 1989, sold for an eye-popping 604,800 dollars at Sotheby's in January.
The remarkable piece in question was designed by the Moroccan-British mastermind Jacques Azagury. Diana donned this enchanting number during a visit to Florence, Italy, in 1985, accompanied by her then-husband, now King Charles III (75). The following year, Diana graced the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in the very same gown.
Timeless Elegance
The dress boasts a form-fitting velvet top adorned with embroidered stars crafted from metallic threads. Paired with this, a ballerina skirt features a stunning bow and pays homage to Diana's love for dance and her role as patron of the English National Ballet, according to Julien's Auctions.
Sweet Revenues at Julien's
Yet, the splendid ballerina dress was not the only Princess Diana item sold at Julien's Auctions. The pink blouse worn by Diana in her iconic engagement photo, taken in 1981, was also claimed by a lucky bidder for a whopping 381,000 dollars. The estimated value for this treasure was a more modest 80,000 dollars.
Further Exploration:
- The article in "People" magazine announced the record-breaking auction price of Diana's dress, the same publication that had previously owned the iconic piece.
- The summative value of the midnight blue velvet gown created by Victor Edelstein was significantly higher than the recent record by Diana's 1985 outfit. The exact price was over 497,000 dollars at an auction in 2019, but the specific auction house was not disclosed in the sources provided.
