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No. 00100

Most Expensive Dress Ever Sold

Holder
Marilyn Monroe (dress by Jean Louis)
Country
United States
Date
2016
Location
USA
Certificate
GBR-C-2026-0000100

About this record

The hand-sewn, crystal-covered "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 and designed by Jean Louis sold for USD 4.8 million at Julien's Auctions in 2016, the highest price paid for a dress.