A garment described as the Christian Dior wedding gown worn by a former First Lady in 2005 has reportedly been listed for sale on a major online auction site, with an asking price of $45,000. The listing has sparked discussions regarding its authenticity and has drawn attention from the fashion community.
The dress, attributed to the John Galliano era at Dior, was allegedly discovered by a user browsing for vintage wedding attire. The seller’s description claims the gown was “specifically designed” for the 2005 nuptials of the former model and the future U.S. president.
Fashion archives show the dress originally featured in a prominent fashion magazine in early 2005. Described in past reports as a significant couture piece, it was said to involve hundreds of hours of labor, utilize an extensive amount of satin fabric, and be adorned with numerous crystals. Its creation was a collaborative effort involving several noted figures in fashion photography, styling, and design at the time.
The current seller’s narrative, as shared through the platform’s messaging system, states the gown was acquired in 2011 for a personal wedding. They claim to have purchased it from a contact connected to the original owner and have since made alterations for fit, while also noting the former First Lady had previously modified the dress herself.
The wedding it commemorates was widely covered as a major social event, with reports indicating the bride consulted with leading fashion editors during the dress selection process. The gown itself has since been referenced as a symbol of a specific moment in both sartorial and political history.
The listing has generated noticeable interest, with the item currently held in a user’s cart as offers are considered. For collectors and fashion historians, the potential sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire an item that has become a tangible artifact from a notable chapter in the public eye.
