Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to go up for auction in New York City

The late Princess Diana‘s infamous “revenge dress,” which she wore the same night then-Prince Charles admitted to his infidelity, is going up for auction. The then-Princess of Wales turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown for a Vanity Fair-hosted fundraising dinner. 6:04 Prince Harry sought advice from Princess Diana’s brother about surname change Story continues below advertisement Within minutes, a wall of photographers beamed her silk-laden silhouette to the world, and the look soon became a generational statement. More than three decades later, it’s back in the spotlight.The black, off-the-shoulder Christina Stambolian evening dress will go on sale for the first time in almost 30 years on December 9.The designer garment, which auction house Sotheby’s described as “an enduring symbol of confidence and self-possession,” is expected to fetch an estimated $150,000–300,000 (£110,000–220,000). Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. It will be unveiled and exhibited at Sotheby’s...