Princess Diana’s famous black dress, known as the «Revenge Dress», is set to go under the hammer at the renowned Sotheby’s auction house in New York. The dress is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $300,000, according to WWD.

It is the iconic strapless black silk dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian, which Diana wore to a Vanity Fair charity event at London’s Serpentine Gallery in 1994. That same evening, her husband, Prince Charles, publicly admitted to being unfaithful during a televised interview.

 

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Diana had originally planned to wear a much more understated Valentino look. However, she changed her mind at the last minute. The following day, photographs of Diana from the event appeared on the front pages of newspapers around the world. The look later became one of the most famous examples of so-called «revenge dressing» — clothing used to project confidence, independence and a readiness to begin a new chapter.

Princess Diana parted with the dress in 1997, just a few months before she was killed in a car crash in Paris, selling it at a charity auction.

The dress subsequently entered a private collection and remained out of the public eye for nearly three decades. It was last displayed at the Paisley Museum in Scotland, after which it disappeared from public view.

 

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At Sotheby’s, they believe the significance of the dress has long extended far beyond fashion.

«On her own terms, Princess Diana transformed this dress into one of the most powerful statements of her life — during a period that was among the most public and emotionally charged of her life», the auction house commented.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated by Sotheby’s to NHS Lothian Charity to support the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

Interestingly, ahead of the auction on December 9, the dress will embark on a worldwide tour. Its first stop will be London, where it will go on display on September 18. It will then be shown in Hong Kong and Geneva before arriving in New York.

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Auction house Christie’s has announced the first-ever auction dedicated entirely to costumes from the iconic film «The Devil Wears Prada». This autumn, fans will have the chance to acquire some of the movie’s most recognizable looks, worn on screen by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and other cast members.

Among the most anticipated lots is the legendary sky-blue J.Crew sweater from the 2006 original. It is the very sweater featured in Miranda Priestly’s famous monologue about the «shade of blue». Despite its iconic status, it is expected to sell for just $100–200.

Also going under the hammer is Andy Sachs’ Gabriela Hearst dress, with an estimated value of $3,000–4,000.

Other standout pieces include Dries Van Noten and Schiaparelli jackets worn by Meryl Streep’s character during Runwaymagazine editorial meetings, a Dolce & Gabbana three-piece suit paired with a leopard-print scarf worn by Stanley Tucci’s character, and a pair of Valentino Garavani shoes personally signed by Meryl Streep.

 

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The catalogue also features archival pieces from Schiaparelli, Fendi, Dries Van Noten, Dolce & Gabbana, and Elie Saab that were used during the production of the film.

The online auction will run from September 1 to September 15, 2026. Ahead of the sale, all lots will be on public display from September 8 to September 13 at Christie’s Rockefeller Center galleries in New York during Fashion Week.

According to Vogue, the charitable auction was initiated by Meryl Streep. All proceeds from the sale of the costumes and other unique items will be donated to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

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The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has taken part in the charitable «National Three Peaks» challenge, successfully climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within just 24 hours.

Over the course of a single day, the 44-year-old royal covered a distance of 37 kilometres and ascended Ben Nevis in Scotland (1,345 metres), Scafell Pike in England (978 metres), and Snowdon in Wales (1,085 metres). In total, she completed more than 3,000 metres of elevation gain.

Through the challenge, the Princess, who is currently in remission, supported the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity – an organisation linked to the hospital where she herself underwent cancer treatment.

Sharing photos and videos on Instagram, Kate also opened up about her personal experience with the disease.

«Every year, hundreds of thousands of people hear words that no one ever wants to hear. Cancer changes not only the body, but also the way a person thinks and feels. I know this from personal experience», the Princess wrote.

Middleton stressed that recovery requires not only medical treatment but also psychological and emotional support. That is why she chose to highlight the work of the charity, which helps patients receive comprehensive care throughout treatment and recovery.

According to Kate, taking part in the challenge was both a personal test and a way to express gratitude for being able to feel strong again.

 

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«I felt a need to give something back and to be grateful for being alive and healthy enough to climb these mountains», the Princess said.

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Hollywood actors Julia Roberts and George Clooney are participating in a charity initiative to support victims of the California wildfires.

The SoCal fund, managed by Sean Penn and Ann Lee, has launched a star-studded auction, offering unique experiences with celebrities. Anyone who makes a donation has the chance to win an encounter with a movie star and more.

Among the auction items: a dinner with Julia Roberts, a meeting with George Clooney, tickets to the premiere of The White Lotus, a visit to the set of Only Murders in the Building, a chat with Scarlett Johansson at the Jurassic World Revival premiere, and a round of golf with Larry David and Doc Rivers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

«I want to contribute to expanding the SoCal fund’s mission and support families in dire need. To do this, I’m inviting one of you (and a guest!) to have dinner with me! We’ll enjoy great food, conversation, and the chance to spend time together», Julia Roberts shared in the description of her auction lot.

All proceeds from the star-studded auction will go toward supporting affected families and helping rebuild infrastructure after the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

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