A blue tulle dress and a Flemish-style lace dress are the highlights of the biggest auction of Princess Diana’s memorabilia since 1997, when she sold dozens of outfits for charity.
Around 50 pieces, including dresses, shoes, bags, hats and memorabilia from the charismatic “Lady Di”, make up the collection that will be auctioned on the 27th by Julien’s Auctions.
Entitled “The Elegance of Princess Diana and a Royal Collection”, the exhibition brings together some of the late Princess of Wales’s favorite designers, such as Victor Edelstein, Murray Arbeid and Catherine Walker.
Highlights of the collection include the blue ball gown with diamond stars designed by Arbeid, which Diana wore in 1986 to the London premiere of “The Phantom of the Opera,” and the magenta lace gown designed by Edelstein that she wore on two occasions. The pieces have been valued at between $200,000 and $400,000.
“We are celebrating the elegance of the princess,” said Gabriela Schwartz, director of Julien’s Auctions. “We have some truly exceptional pieces, truly iconic pieces that Diana wore with great pride and that are truly emblematic of her style.”
The director highlighted the public’s fascination with the princess, especially when it comes to fashion, and recalled that one of Diana’s dresses was sold in December for the record sum of US$ 1.14 million (R$ 6.2 million), in another auction held by the house.
“She really loved fashion. She was super intentional and determined about where to wear pieces and which designers to wear. She’s the people’s princess and a designer’s dream,” Schwartz said.
Presented in several countries before arriving in Beverly Hills, the collection includes shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo, Kurt Geiger and Rayne, as well as letters written by the princess.
Available for bidding on the Julien’s Auctions website, the auction includes objects belonging to other members of British royalty.
2024-06-26 09:39:42