Real queen of style Diana’s dresses go on auction as rival Camilla is crowned
coronation day impending, and everybody wondering what the royals will be wearing, it’s a good time to remember the most fashionable royal of all: Princess Diana.And those with bankrolls worthy of a prince can do more than merely remember. Come August 26 and 27, they will be able to own pieces of Diana’s fashion history.That is when Julien’s Auctions, in collaboration with Turner Classic Movies, in their Hollywood Legends auction, will put three of Diana’s couture classics on the sale block. Prices are expected to go as high as $400,000 for a sparkling red gown that she wore on an equally red carpet for the November 1991 London premiere of “Hot Shots!,” which starred Charlie Sheen.The stunner was designed by the then up-and-coming Bruce Oldfield, a favorite couturier of Diana’s.