I was somewhat procrastinating ... checking out an auction house in the Lake District to see if my Doulton Bunnykins had been listed instead of writing my inttended blog ~ the Bedroom Cleaning Frenzy. I didn't really want to remind you about the Spring Cleaning ~ and luckily, this little topic caught my eye ...
Prices for a Slip of a Princess ...
The see-through dress that apparently first attracted Prince William to Kate Middleton was sold for £78,000 at an auction. Those hoping to bag their own Prince Charming - or just wanting a piece of fashion history - bid frantically for the slip at Kerry Taylor’s auction house in central London, according to the Daily Mail.
The dress was eventually bought, for £65,000 with a buyer's premium on top, by a mystery bidder in his mid 30’s who said the purchase was on behalf of an individual named 'Nick from Jersey'.
Kate had worn the now infamous dress [originally intended to be a skirt worn over a slip] at a 2002 charity fashion show while at St Andrew's University. Being auctioned from an Antique, Vintage Specialist and Textile House, the slip has attracted attention from across the world.
Before the bidding started auctioneer Kerry Taylor, who had valued the dress at £8,000 - £10,000, described it as the slip that 'caught a prince's eye and then his heart.'
The black and turquoise knitted silk tube, made by Charlotte Todd, a University fashion graduate became the highlight of the auction as Kate-mania swept through ahead of the royal wedding. Apparently Charlotte was going to keep the slip forever. Wonder what changed her mind? At least she’s being sensible with her new-found wealth - she’s going to use the money for a deposit on her first house.
An all round Ahhh. :) :)
Jill
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