John Galliano’s iconic Carrie Bradshaw newspaper-print Dior dress sold for €15,000
Although previously only officially valued at between 800 and 1000 euros, it was to be expected that this iconic piece would ignite collectors’ fever: the Dior newspaper print dress worn by Carrie Bradshaw also in the series ‘Sex and the City ” as the first feature film of the same name was recently sold via an online auction by Bonhams available.
Carrie Bradshaw’s newspaper print Dior dress is your signature
It was probably one of the most spectacular auctions at Bonhams: rare and exclusive pieces were offered under the title “The Art of Luxury: Louis Vuitton & Christian Dior – John Galliano”, including a dress by Elizabeth Taylor from the spring/summer 1961 collection by Marc Bohan. Another highlight was the newspaper-print Dior dress that helped Carrie Bradshaw achieve unparalleled fame in ‘Sex and the City’.
Carrie Bradshaw’s Dior dress has become synonymous with the 2000s
The collector’s item from Dior’s autumn/winter 2000/2001 collection, once designed by John Galliano, fetched a total price of 15,300 euros at Bonhams online auction. It had its breakthrough with the third season of “Sex and the City”: the Dior model is probably one of the most iconic dresses that Sarah Jessica Parker alias Carrie Bradshaw wore in the series and later in the first film, released in theaters in 2008 worn . The look, which has become synonymous with 2000s fashion, is credited to series costume designer Patricia Field, who now works as a consultant for Emily in Paris. The legendary designer is also responsible for the famous pink tutu worn by Carrie Bradshaw in the opening credits of Sex and the City.
This article originally appeared on Vogue.fr. Adapted from Mona Bergers.
