A wedding dress once worn by a former First Lady is reportedly listed for sale on a major online auction site, with an asking price of $45,000. The gown, a custom creation from a renowned French fashion house, dates back to the designer’s 2005 nuptials.
The listing was reportedly discovered by a user browsing for vintage attire, who was surprised to identify the distinctive garment. According to the product description, the dress is presented as the original piece worn during the high-profile 2005 wedding ceremony.
The gown itself is a notable piece of fashion history, having been featured on the cover of a major style magazine in 2005. Described in listings as a “massive couture confection,” it is said to be constructed from an extensive length of satin, requiring hundreds of hours of labor and adorned with thousands of crystals. Its creation involved a team of prominent fashion industry figures, including a stylist, photographer, and hair and makeup artists, cementing its status as a significant cultural artifact.
The listing has naturally raised questions about the garment’s provenance. The seller claims to have acquired the dress in 2011 for a personal wedding and states it was originally obtained through a connection to the former First Lady’s social circle. The seller also notes that alterations were made both by the original wearer for fit and by themselves for preservation.
The original wedding was a major society event, with the bride reportedly consulting leading fashion editors during the dress’s preparation. The gown is seen by many as symbolizing a notable personal and public journey.
For collectors and fashion historians, the listing represents a rare opportunity to acquire a tangible piece of recent political and style history. The dress is currently listed as accepting offers, leaving its final destination and future owner a subject of speculation. As one observer remarked, the listing is nothing short of a major find.
