Princess Diana auction to feature over 200 items, including gowns and notes

It's been nearly three decades since Princess Diana's passing, but her influence on fashion never went out of style

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

Julian's Auctions is returning with more royalty after years of record-breaking bids on Princess Diana's past items

They're raising the stakes to more than 200 pieces from gowns to personal effects

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

Diana intentionally chose it to appear warm and approachable, especially when people needed comfort the most

Julian's co-founder and executive director Martin Nolan tells Vanity Fair that Diana's charm extended beyond fashion

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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

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

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

The live auction takes place June 26th in California, but bidding opens May 20th

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

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

With Straight Arrow News, I'm Kennedy Felton. Download our app or visit san.com for more