Princess Diana's outfits on display in Newbridge
Entitled 'Elegance, A Royal Collection' the display of outfits worn by Princess Diana opened in Newbridge Silverware earlier this month and runs ONLY until June 17, so fans need to move fast if they want to get a look at the fashions worn by one of the world's most famous style icons.
LA-based Julien's Auctions says the collection includes some of the most luxurious cocktail and evening gowns, suits, hats, shoes and handbags, some of which haven't been seen for nearly 30 years. Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 – 1997) at a welcome ceremony in Tauranga, New Zealand, 31st March 1983. She is wearing a hat by John Boyd. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
The highest estimates belong to two dresses, a floral number Diana wore on several occasions between 1988 and 1992 and a cream silk Catherine Walker evening gown she wore during her 1986 tour of the Gulf. Both outfits are expected to fetch between 200 thousand and 300 thousand dollars each.
Other big interest dresses include a yellow floral two-piece by Bruce Oldfield, a blue sleeveless shift dress designed by her close friend Gianni Versace and a black taffeta evening gown that she wore to an event in London in 1981.
When Lady Diana Spencer became Princess of Wales with her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981, she held the fashion world captive with her fairytale wedding gown, a design crafted by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.
The final toile of her wedding dress is on permanent display at the Museum of Style Icons.
Interest in this collection is high, so fans need to get to Newbridge Silverware in County Kildare if they want the chance to view these beautiful pieces before they, no doubt, become the property of some Hollywood Celebrities after June 27th. Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 – 1997) sitting on a step at her home, Highgrove House, in Doughton, Gloucestershire, 18th July 1986. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
If you fancy getting your hands on any of the pieces on display, the auction house is accepting bids online ahead of a live sale at The Peninsula in Beverly Hills, California on June 27th.
The Collection is on view now until June 17th, and admission is free.
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