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Princess Diana’s rare collection of gowns, shoes, handbags & more goes up for auction
Princess Diana's royal collection heads to auction
An extensive auction of Diana memorabilia, the largest since the late British princess sold many outfits months before her death, will take place in California. The collection includes items like a midnight blue tulle dress, a flamenco-style lace-up gown, and nearly fifty pieces such as shoes, handbags, and hats, all to be auctioned in Beverly Hills.
Key items include Arbeid's blue diamante ball gown, worn by the princess at the 1986 London premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera," and a magenta lace dress by Edelstein. (Photo: Agencies)
Blue tulle gown priced at £315,000
A midnight blue tulle strapless gown by Murray Arbeid, worn by Diana on three occasions in 1986 and 1987- including the premieres of "The Phantom of the Opera" and a dinner with King Constantine of Greece, as well as a Royal Opera House performance of Cinderella - is expected to reach up to $400,000 (£315,000) at auction. (Photo: AFP)
Top auctioned is a magenta silk, lace dress
1987 Victor Edelstein magenta silk and lace evening dress 8 worn by Diana in London and Germany in 1987, is also expected to reach the top estimate of the auction.
“People will know that name because Victor Edelstein also designed the very famous navy blue dress Diana wore when she danced with John Travolta at the White House in 1985,” Martin Nolan, co-founder and executive director of Julien’s Auctions. (Photo: AFP)
Pink floral couture captured in 1991
A pink floral silk shirt dress designed by Walker, which Diana wore to prince William’s sports day at Richmond Stadium in 1988 as well as leaving prince Harry’s school in Notting Hill in 1992, has a top estimate of 200,000 dollars (£158,000).
She was also captured in the dress in 1991, leaving St. Mary's Hospital in London after spending time with an AIDS patient. (Photo: Julien's Auctions)
Diana's Catherine Walker classic power suit
Nolan called Diana a "princess of economics," often repeating gowns not just for environmental reasons but also to promote emerging designers like Edelstein, Charles, and Walker, all featured in the auction.
Princess Diana's Catherine Walker two-piece yellow and navy skirt suit, photographed on several occasions including November 8, 1989,for opening of a Red Cross event in Hong Kong and at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour Celebrations. (Photo: Julien's auctions)
Diana's finery, letters connected to royal family
Along with items of high couture, the sale will also include shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo, Kurt Geiger and Rayne, as well as letters in Diana's own handwriting, along with a number of other items connected to the British royal family.
Over twenty-five years later, "The People's Princess" remains unparalleled as both a celebrity and style icon, captivating millions with her enduring allure. (Photo: AFP)
'Diana's remains cherished even today'
The auction showcases over 20 handwritten letters, notes, and holiday cards from Diana, highlighting her kindness and the happiness of her marriage, according to Martin Nolan.
He said that Diana remains deeply cherished today as the mother of the future king of England. (Photo: Julien's Auctions)
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