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What is the world's most expensive dress?
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The world's most expensive dress changes over time as designers introduce new pieces and vintage and historic pieces come up for sale at auctions. In 2024, a vintage 1967 dress by Paco Rabanne made of chain-link aluminum squares set a record when it sold for $112,100 at auction. Iconic dresses worn by celebrities have fetched higher prices in the past. For example, the winning bid for the iconic white gown sported by Marilyn Monroe in the 1954 subway grate photograph went for $4.6 million when it sold in 2011. Find a large collection of vintage and contemporary dresses on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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