Failed at auction, Princess Diana's Travolta dress sold for $280,000

A gown which Princess Diana wore when she danced with John Travolta at White House in 1985 has been bought for more than $280,000 by charity that looks after her former palace. bodice, off--shoulder, midnight blue dress by couturier Victor Edelstein, was put up for sale by London's Kerry Taylor Auctions on December 9. It failed to reach  estimated price tag of 250,000-300,000 pounds during live biddings but later charity moved in.

Princess wore it in 1985

auction house said in a statement that it was sold post-auction for a hammer price of 220,000 pounds. seller was delighted as he hoped it would stay in UK. charity called Historic Royal Palaces looks after Hampton Court Palace and Tower of London as well as public parts of Diana's former home, Kensington Palace. Eleri Lynn, curator at Historic Royal Palaces, said in a statement that t only is ‘Travolta’ dress a fantastic example of couture tailoring designed to dazzle on a state occasion, it also represents a key moment in story of twentieth-century royal fashion. Designed by Victor Edelstein, popular ensemble held a special deal to late Princess, as she was seen in it on many occasions. midnight evening gown is one of three outfits, which were being sold on December 9.

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Princess Diana’s iconic blue velvet gown is from her dance with Hollywood Actor John Travolta at White House State dinner. Victor Edelstein ensemble was one of outfits that were sold by Princess Diana for an aids charity auction held in June 1997, weeks before princess passed away due to a tragic accident. According to listing, famous gown accompanied two or dark blue dresses, which were worn by Diana. auction also included a collection of clos owned and worn by fashion icons, Coco Chanel, Karl Lrfeld, Hubert de Givenchy. Reportedly, famous dress was up for auction as a part of Passion for Fashion auction.

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