Designed by Gianni Versace, Princess Diana wore this look of understated elegance on October 13, 1996

while accepting a Humanitarian Award at the Grand Hotel in Rimini, Italy.

The Princess accessorized her ensemble with a Multi Strand Pearl Necklace, Large Pearl Black Surround Earrings,

Diamond Tennis Bracelet, Black Hose, Black Pumps.

This auction is for the Black Versace Shift Dress only.

This ensemble was created for me by a talented doll seamstress.

It is crafted of quality black silk, lined in cream linen with snap closures on the back.

The hand applied tiny beads and studding down both sides is perfect and just stunning.

This is a doll creation that truly is fit for a Princess.

The dress has been displayed in my smoke-free home.

When it is not on my Diana, the dress is stored in a baggie in an opaque plastic tub in a dark closet.

Wrinkles from storage are easily steamed out.