Iconic Princess Diana sweater goes up for auction
Princess Diana’s iconic ‘black sheep’ sweater is going up for auction.
Still to this day, Princess Diana’s legacy and memory live on in many households across the world.
Now, one lucky individual will soon have the chance to get their hands on a piece of the late princess’ clothing.
Princess Diana’s iconic Warm & Wonderful sheep sweater from 1981—a piece of royal fashion history—will headline our inaugural Fashion Icons sale at #SothebysNewYork this fall, with bidding open from 31 August - 14 September. pic.twitter.com/4jvxA74N6O
— Sotheby's (@Sothebys) June 26, 2023
Lady Diana Spencer first wore the famous ‘black sheep’ sweater at a polo match in 1981 when she was engaged to the now King Charles III.
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According to CNN, this iconic piece will headline Sotheby’s Fashion Icons auction in New York and online between August 31 and September 14.
The sweater is estimated to fetch $50,000 to $80,000 when it goes on sale and will be up on display at the auction house from September 7, the start of New York Fashion Week.
“This exceptional garment, meticulously preserved, carries the whispers of Princess Diana’s grace, charm, and her keen eye for fashion,” said Cynthia Houlton, Sotheby’s global head of fashion and accessories, in a press release on Monday.
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“It’s an honour to offer this historic sweater in our inaugural Fashion Icons auction, placing it in dialogue with other memorable and culturally important items of clothing,” she added.
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