Published 10:48 IST, November 19th 2019

Princess Diana | The iconic gown she donned to dance with John Travolta goes for sale

Princess Diana’s iconic outfit from her dance with John Travolta has been creating headlines, as the outfit is being set up for sale. Read on to know more.

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Diana Frances Spencer, popularly kwn as Princess Diana, h redefined contours of fashion world with her stellar fashion choices. From donning a bodycon outfit to puffed shoulder one-pieces, late princess was considered a trendsetter in fashion world. Recently, Princess Diana’s iconic outfit from her dance with John Travolta created helines, as outfit is being set up for sale. Here are all details.

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Princess Diana’s evening outfit to be auctioned?

Princess Diana opted for a midnight blue velvet gown for White House State dinner in 1985. As foot of Princess Diana shaking a leg with famous Hollywood actor, John Travolta went viral around world, midnight gown donned by  princess also grabbed eyeballs across globe. Designed by Victor Edelstein, popular ensemble held a special deal to late Princess, as she was seen in it on many occasions. Estimated to cost between € 250,000-350,000, midnight evening gown is one of three outfits, which are being sold on December 9, 2019.

iconic 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 will accompany two or dark blue dresses, which were worn by Diana. auction also includes a collection of clos owned and worn by  fashion icons, Coco Chanel, Karl Lrfeld, Hubert de Givenchy. Reportedly, famous dress is up for auction as a part of Passion for Fashion auction.

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Times when Princess Diana wore midnight evening gown

Princess Diana wore  iconic ensemble on four major occasions, including a state visit to Austria in 1986. Apart from donning outfit for her portrait by Lord Swden, late princess was seen once again in midnight evening gown in Royal Opera House in 1991.

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09:22 IST, November 19th 2019