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It is the night of June 29, 1994. The current King Charles He has admitted on national television to having been unfaithful for years to his wife: Diana of Wales. The third in contention is none other than Camila Parker-Bowles, an ex-girlfriend from his youth that the future monarch could never get over. However, this day he also celebrates the charity gala for ‘Vanity Fair’ magazine; the one to whom Lady Di attended without allowing himself to be humiliated, and what’s more: wearing the legendary ‘revenge dress‘ to respond to her soon-to-be ex-husband.
Why is the revenge dress special?
Designed by the prestigious Greek Christina Stambolian, the ‘revenge dress‘It is a sensual piece of silk that breaks with all the traditional protocols of royalty: it is very short, it is black, and it is low-cut. With this piece, Lady Di not only did he ‘mock’ the adventure of the current King Charleshowever she was beautiful, confident and defiant in the face of any claim from the British Royal House; After all, she would soon file for a controversial divorce.
Where is the ‘revenge dress’ now?
He ‘revenge dress‘ He went down in history as an icon of resilience and reinvention; so now rest in the Museum of Style Iconslocated in the Newbridge Silverware store in Ireland. Along with the garment Lady Diother famous garments also rest: Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy dress in ‘Funny Face,’ the one worn by Liza Minnelli in ‘Cabaret,’ Elizabeth Taylor’s in ‘Raintree County,’ and even a few legendary outfits from The Beatles.
Can the ‘revenge dress’ be purchased?
Although it seems impossible, the Museum of Style Icons has already carried out million-dollar auctions for charity; which means that he has given up part of his collection in exchange for million-dollar sums. Now, the rumors regarding the next auction of the ‘revenge dress‘ are booming, as the venue plans to honor Lady Di next June 27 of this year.
Of course, it is a special date because it will commemorate 30 years since she wore the controversial piece, so it is speculated that it will be the star auction of the night. And although nothing has been confirmed yet, Stambolian’s design is valued at $12,892 (almost 218,000 Mexican pesos).