Diana's Revenge Dress Exhibition

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1. 18 Sep

   Diana was photographed wearing the black silk gown three years before, in 1994, on the same night her then-husband Charles publicly admitted his infidelity on national television.

   5 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 6 articles

• 19 Sep Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ steals spotlight as royal feud reignitesOn September 18, Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” went on display in London as part of a world tour that will also visit Hong Kong, Geneva, and New York before being auctioned in December with an estimated price between $150,000 and $300,000. The dress became symbolic during the couple’s public divorce scandal when Diana wore it after Charles admitted to infidelity. Recently, renewed interest in their relationship…The Straits Times
• 18 Sep Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes on show amid clash between brother and CharlesPrincess Diana’s black off-the-shoulder silk dress, known as the "revenge dress," is now on display in London. The dress became a symbol of the strained relationship between Diana and Prince Charles during their public divorce in the early 1990s. Recently, renewed attention has been drawn to this period with new claims from Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, who accuses King Charles of reacting with elation after her…South China Morning Post
• 18 Sep Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ showed her ‘taking back the narrative’ – fashion expertSotheby’s auction house in London recently unveiled a black silk gown worn by Princess Diana in 1994, shortly after her husband Prince Charles admitted his infidelity on national television. The dress is expected to sell for over £220,000 at an upcoming auction in December. Morgane Halimi, global head of handbags and fashion at Sotheby’s, describes the gown as a symbol of Diana taking control of her narrative…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Back in black: Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes on show ahead of Sotheby's auctionPrincess Diana's black "revenge dress," worn during an interview in which Prince Charles admitted to adultery, will go on international display before its auction at Sotheby’s with a presale estimate of $150,000 to $300,000. Worn to the Serpentine Gallery gala on June 29, 1994, the silk dress by Christina Stambolian symbolizes Diana's assertion in the face of her marriage crisis and has since become a significant…The Independent
• 18 Sep Back in black: Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes on show ahead of Sotheby's auctionPrincess Diana's black dress, worn on June 29, 1994, during an interview where Prince Charles admitted to adultery, is set for auction at Sotheby’s with a presale estimate of $150,000 to $300,000. The garment, designed by Christina Stambolian and worn to the Serpentine Gallery gala, symbolizes Diana's reclaiming of her narrative amid personal turmoil. Sotheby’s experts believe its cultural significance could drive…Toronto Star
• 18 Sep Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ showed her ‘taking back the narrative’ – fashion expertFashion expert Morgane Halimi discusses Princess Diana's black silk gown from 1994, which she wore shortly after Prince Charles admitted his infidelity on national television. Halimi interprets the dress as an act of self-confidence and empowerment, noting that it broke royal fashion norms with its bold color, neckline, and hemline. The article highlights how the dress became known as the "revenge dress" and…Evening Standard

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