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Late Princess Diana's Iconic Dresses Displayed in Hong Kong Prior to Auction




Princess Diana, known for her timeless fashion choices, continues to captivate the world even years after her passing. In an exciting event, a collection of her iconic dresses is currently on display in Hong Kong before being auctioned off.

Among the six outfits showcased at a Hong Kong mall, one notable piece is a shoulder-padded, daffodil yellow suit that Princess Diana wore during her visit to Hong Kong in 1989. Designed by Catherine Walker, this suit is estimated to fetch up to $50,000 at the auction. Another standout item is a midnight blue star-embellished tulle gown that Diana wore to the premiere of "Phantom of the Opera" in London's West End in 1986. This gown is expected to reach a staggering $400,000 at the auction.


The exhibition, which launched on Thursday, will run for 12 days in Hong Kong before moving to Ireland for another display. Finally, the dresses will be put up for auction on June 27.



Martin Nolan, the executive director of Julien's Auctions based in California, expressed admiration for Princess Diana's fashion choices. He remarked, "She made a fashion statement every time she got dressed and went out the door." Nolan's remark highlights the enduring influence of Diana's style and the impact she had on the fashion world.


Visitors to the exhibition in Hong Kong expressed their excitement and appreciation for Princess Diana's legacy. One elderly shopper, surnamed Fung, fondly recalled Diana's visit to Hong Kong in 1989, noting that the city's residents held deep respect for the charismatic and charitable princess.


The dresses on display represent more than just fashion pieces; they are tangible reminders of Diana's enduring legacy and her relatability even after two decades since her tragic death. Last year, Julien's Auctions set a record when one of Diana's evening dresses was sold for an astounding $1.14 million, proving the continued interest and admiration for the late princess.



Diana's influence extends beyond her own generation. Younger individuals, such as Kathleen, a digital marketer in her 20s, attribute Diana's enduring popularity to the hit series "The Crown" on Netflix. Kathleen believes that Diana's style is making a comeback and that the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to witness her fashion choices firsthand, beyond mere photographs.


The showcase of Princess Diana's dresses in Hong Kong serves as a celebration of her timeless elegance, her charitable endeavors, and her enduring impact on the world of fashion. As visitors admire these iconic garments, they are reminded of the extraordinary woman who once wore them and the lasting imprint she left on society.


點綴香港拍賣之前的戴安娜公主珍藏禮服展示


戴安娜公主以她永恆的時尚選擇持續吸引全世界的目光,即使多年過去,她的影響力仍然深遠。在一個令人興奮的活動中,她的一系列經典禮服現正在香港展出,隨後將被拍賣。


在香港購物中心展出的六套服裝中,其中一件顯眼的作品是公主戴安娜在1989年訪問香港時穿著的肩墊黃色套裝。這套由Catherine Walker設計的套裝估計在拍賣中能夠達到50,000美元的價格。另一個引人注目的物品是一件午夜藍色星星點綴的蓬蓬裙,戴安娜在1986年英國倫敦西區的《歌劇魅影》首映式上穿著。這件禮服預計在拍賣中會達到驚人的40萬美元。


該展覽於週四開幕,在香港展出12天後將前往愛爾蘭進行另一場展覽。最後,這些禮服將於6月27日拍賣。


加利福尼亞州朱利安拍賣行的執行董事馬丁·諾蘭對戴安娜公主的時尚選擇表示欽佩。他說:“每次她穿著出門,她都在發表時尚聲明。”諾蘭的話突顯了戴安娜的風格對時尚界的持久影響和她對時尚界的影響。


到訪展覽的觀眾表達了他們對戴安娜遺產的興奮和欣賞之情。一位姓馮的年長購物者懷念著戴安娜在1989年訪問香港的時刻,他提到香港市民對這位迷人的皇室成員的敬重超越對其他英國皇室成員的對她的歡呼。


展示的禮服不僅代表時尚作品,更是戴安娜遺產的有形證明,兩十年過去了她的魅力依然持久。去年,朱利安拍賣行以驚人的114萬美元售出了戴安娜的一件晚禮服,創下紀錄,證明了對這位已故公主的持續興趣和欽佩。


戴安娜的影響力超越她的時代。二十多歲的數碼營銷人員凱薩琳認為,迪娜的持久受歡迎程度可以歸因於Netflix的熱門劇集《王冠》。凱薩琳認為迪娜的風格正在重新流行起來,她告訴法新社,這次展覽提供了一個機會,讓人們親眼目睹戴安娜的時尚選擇,超越了僅僅看照片的體驗。


在香港展示戴安娜公主的禮服,旨在慶祝她的永恆優雅、慈善工作以及她對時尚界的持久影響。當觀眾欣賞這些標誌性的服裝時,他們會想起曾經穿著它們的卓越女性,以及她對社會的持久印記。



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