Princess Diana was a woman of grace and beauty. She always dressed to the nines with a smile on her face. In May, Julien’s Auctions announced a special auction of more than 300 pieces out of Princess Diana’s fashion collection. The buzz grew quickly with fans and royal enthusiasts curious about what would be in the incredible collection. One of the most notable in the collection is a bright blue flowered dress known as the “Caring Dress.” Julien’s co-founder and executive director, Martin Nolan, told People fans loved seeing Diana in the Caring Dress. “It was colorful, approachable, likeable and huggable,” he told People. “When she would go to visit kids and people in the hospital, they gravitated toward the colors and felt they could hug her.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julien's Auctions (@juliens_auctions) Princess Diana’s Collection Attracted Big Spenders Fans of Princess Diana clamored to get their hands on a piece of her royal history. But it came with a hefty price tag. The Caring Dress opening bid was $100,00, and brought in $520,000 Julien’s shared photos of handbags, shoes, dresses, and more on Instagram. They included a note about the Princess Diana Auction and how important her collection is to fashion history. “Today, marks a truly special day in the world of auctions, royal fashion, and pop culture, with our “Princess Diana’s Style & A Royal Collection” auction happening online and LIVE from The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Diana reshaped the image of the British monarchy through her clothing, using style as a powerful form of communication that transcended borders and generations. Her fashion was never just about beauty—it was about meaning, a reflection of the woman who became, and remains, the ‘people’s princess.’ This is your exclusive chance to delve into the captivating world of Princess Diana and own a piece of her iconic legacy.” This story’s featured image is by mark reinstein via Shutterstock. The post Princess Diana’s Iconic “Caring Dress” Brings Huge Money At Auction appeared first on InspireMore.