A dress worn by Diana sold for more than a million dollars (yes, it’s a record)

A stunning evening gown worn by Diana, has set a new world record as the most expensive dress ever sold, People reports.

Princess Diana’s Dress Sells for a Record-Breaking $1.1 Million at Auction — 11 Times the Estimated Price https://t.co/qqDuEx9are

— People (@people) December 18, 2023

The dress is a stunning ballerina-style evening gown designed by Jacques Azagury. According to the auction house, the dress sold for a staggering $1,148,080. This was well above its estimate of $100,000 to $200,000. The previous auction record for a Diana dress was $604,800!

The black and blue Azagury gown, featuring a velvet bodice adorned with metallic stars and an elegant two-tiered organza skirt with bows and belt, was first worn in Italy in April 1985. Princess Diana wore it for a second time during her visit to Canada in 1986, to a concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

The dress could be seen at the Fashion Rules Exhibition in 2013, when it was exhibited as part of a fashion show at Kensington Palace.

The identity of the new owner of Princess Diana’s dress is being kept secret, but the fashion legacy left by Princess Diana continues to fuel the passions of collectors.