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It's been nearly three decades since Princess Diana's passing, but her influence on fashion never went out of style
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And this June, the largest ever auction of her clothing is set to take place alongside rare pieces from other members of the royal family
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Julian's Auctions is returning with more royalty after years of record-breaking bids on Princess Diana's past items
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They're raising the stakes to more than 200 pieces from gowns to personal effects
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One of the more notable items up for sale, her so-called caring dress, a floral Belleville Sassoon number she wore on multiple occasions to places like hospitals and visits with children
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Diana intentionally chose it to appear warm and approachable, especially when people needed comfort the most
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Julian's co-founder and executive director Martin Nolan tells Vanity Fair that Diana's charm extended beyond fashion
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The auction will also inc and cards she personally a rare intimate glimpse i
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not just Diana wardrobe by the Duke and Duchess o the Queen Elizabeth II the Queen Mother and other royals some dating back to the 1800s are also part of the auction
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In a media release, Nolan says this collection is not only the most comprehensive offering of Princess Diana's wardrobe ever presented, but also a tribute to her elegance, grace, glamour, and enduring spirit
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Each item is a window into a moment in history. In 2023, one of Diana's gowns sold for $1.14 million. She wore it twice, once to a formal dinner in Florence, Italy, and again during a royal tour of Italy with Prince Charles
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The live auction takes place June 26th in California, but bidding opens May 20th
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Before that, the collection will go on a world tour starting May 1st at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, then traveling to Ireland
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And in true Diana fashion, it's for a good cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Muscular Dystrophy UK, which Julian says is an effort to continue Diana's commitment to charitable causes
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With Straight Arrow News, I'm Kennedy Felton. Download our app or visit san.com for more
