Who designed Princess Diana’s black “revenge dress,” worn in 1994?

Christina Stambolian designed Princess Diana’s black “revenge dress,” worn in 1994.

Diana wore the off-the-shoulder black silk dress to a Serpentine Gallery summer party in London on 29 June 1994. Its striking appearance attracted intense international attention, especially because the event coincided with public discussion surrounding the breakdown of her marriage.

The dress became known in popular culture as the “revenge dress,” although that label was created by the media rather than by Diana or Stambolian. Its design included a short hemline, a dramatic neckline, and a fitted silhouette.

Catherine Walker and Bruce Oldfield were also important designers in Diana’s wardrobe, which can cause confusion. They did not design this particular garment; Christina Stambolian did.