Princess Diana's 'Caring Dress' Sells for Over $500,000 in Record Auction
A floral dress worn by Princess Diana to visit sick children fetched $520,000 in California auction. Dubbed her 'caring dress' for its bright colors, it brought comfort to patients. The auction featured a wide range of Diana's wardrobe items, including hats, handbags, and shoes, with some items selling for six-figure sums.
A floral dress worn by Princess Diana during visits to children in hospitals was sold for $520,000 in California. The dress, known as her 'caring dress,' featured bright colors to comfort patients. The auction, titled 'Princess Diana’s Style & A Royal Collection,' included over 100 items such as hats, handbags, and shoes. The auction house described it as the largest collection of the late princess’ fashion ever auctioned.
Other items that fetched high prices included designs by Bellville Sassoon, Catherine Walker, and Gianni Versace. The auction also featured casual '80s and '90s style items, including a ski suit and a sweatshirt bearing the logo of the British Lung Foundation.
Princess Diana’s fashion has always been in demand, with previous auctions raising significant amounts for charity. The auction record for one of her outfits was set at $1.14 million in 2023.
A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Muscular Dystrophy UK. The auction showcased items from members of the British Royal Family, dating back to the 19th century.
According to the source: nation.com.pk.
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