When & Where: 27 November 2024 | 10:00 EST | New York

Sotheby’s Fashion Icons sale celebrates the legendary people, unforgettable events and breathtaking creativity through the lens of fashion. The only one of its kind presented by an international auction house, this thoughtfully curated sale showcases clothing worn by iconic cultural figures and features only the finest examples of fashion created throughout history. Providing a unique and unparalleled platform for the sale of museum-worthy and historically important fashion, this sale also highlights important haute couture by the major houses including Christian Dior, Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli, as well as rare works of art by trailblazers of 20th century design, such as Alexander McQueen and John Galliano.

Sotheby’s are a trusted authority on the sale of Royal fashion and have previously held two world records for the highest price achieved for Royal Fashion ever sold at auction: Princess Diana’s ‘sheep’ sweater by Warm & Wonderful, 1981 ($1.1M, sold September 2023), which exceeded the previously set record achieved by her Victor Edelstein ballgown, 1989 ($604,800, sold January 2023).

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