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Princess Diana’s iconic 'revenge dress' is going up for auction
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What happenedPrincess Diana’s head-turning "revenge dress," which broke royal protocol and created a sensational pop culture moment, is going on sale for the first time in nearly 30 years.
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Left / center-leftPrincess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ to Be Sold at Auction in New York
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Princess Diana’s iconic 'revenge dress' is going up for auction
Princess Diana’s head-turning "revenge dress," which broke royal protocol and created a sensational pop culture moment, is going on sale for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ to Be Sold at Auction in New York
Diana, Princess of Wales, wore the cocktail dress in 1994 at a moment of intense public scrutiny. An auction house expected it to fetch up to $300,000.
