Lot 31 – Green Smoking Jacket Gown

Lot 31 – Green Velvet Smoking Jacket Gown

This green double-breasted velvet column gown was described by its designer, Catherine Walker, as being inspired by the style of a man’s velvet smoking jacket. The buttons are extra large and help to balance the wide lapels and pointed collar.

The gown was worn privately, however Diana posed for a series of portraits by Mario Testino that appeared in Vanity Fair magazine to promote the auction, just months before her death. The gown raised more than $24,000 and is popular with replica makers.

Replicas are from left by: Stacey of S ‘n’ E, the late Joyce Stuchl, Betsy O’Donnell, Tommie Peacock, nonaalaska (eBay seller.)

As an outfit for the FM vinyl doll, I would be happy to see it include:

1. Gown

2. Green shoes

3. Green clutch bag

4. Pearl drop earrings

5. Diana’s emerald bracelet

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