Princess Diana's most 'ornate and romantic' dress set to fetch up to £80,000 at auction

 One of Princess Diana’s ornate dresses is set to fetch up to £80,000 at auction.

The ballgown from the Emmanuel 1986 'Diaghilev' collection has been described by Kerry Taylor Auction House, who are selling the ballgown, as 'arguably one of the most ornate, romantic of all Princess Diana’s gowns'.

Shimmering with gold sequins, crystals and pearl beads the dress was inspired by Leon Bakst's designs for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and it comes with a matching headband, optional sleeve panels and petticoat. 

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