Elizabeth Taylor: The Dame. The Movie Star. The Christie's Auction-Heir.
Check out how much Elizabeth Taylor's first wedding dress sold for at Christie's.

No stranger to the stage (or the alter), the highly-anticipated auction of Elizabeth Taylor's first wedding gown — she was a bride eight times over — was the talk of the town this week in London. And in true Taylor style, the sale was seriously over-the-top. The dress smashed price estimations by selling for £121,875 ($187,931) to an unnamed party — more than double expert predictions of $46,000-$75,000.
As for the dress, think luxurious bolts of oyster silk satin, an off–the-shoulder illusion neckline trimmed in silk gauze and lavishly adorned by seed pearls and bugle beads — the gown could be a star all its own. Inspired by the gown Elizabeth wore in the 1950 film Father of the Bride, chief costume designer for MGM Studios, Helen Rose, also designed and gifted this dress that young Taylor wore down the aisle that same year to hotelier Conrad Jr. "Nicky" Hilton. The construction of such a piece (which included a built-in corset that was a mere 20 inches) was rumored to take 15 seamstresses three months to complete. A befittingly excessive project for one of Hollywood's most legendary royalty.
This week's sale stands to affirm that the late Elizabeth Taylor will continue to defy expectations, garner headlines, and steal the show – from any stage.
-
'Bachelor in Paradise' 2022: Everything We Know
There's a lot going on when it comes to 'Bachelor in Paradise' this year—but we probably won't get Lil Jon back.
By Jenny Hollander
-
'Manifest' Season 4: Everything We Know
It's official: The once-canceled NBC show is returning for a final chapter (or two) on Netflix.
By Jenny Hollander
-
Halsey’s Latest Eye Makeup Look Is a Lesson in Color Blocking
They only used three About Face products to get the look.
By Samantha Holender
-
The 6 Summer 2022 Handbag Trends to Get a Grip On
Logo designs, raffia fabrics, and Y2K silhouettes are front and center this season.
By Sara Holzman
-
The 19 Best Laptop Bags for Women to Take Everywhere
Yes, they exist!
By Rachel Epstein
-
The 32 Best Basket Bags for Summer 2022
The Jane Birkin-inspired silhouette has you covered for "French Girl Summer."
By Julia Marzovilla
-
The 32 Best Summer Sweaters That Are Basically Wardrobe Staples
If you don't have one of these in your closet already, now's your chance.
By Julia Marzovilla
-
25 Summer Hats That'll Instantly Transform You Into A Hat Person
Shield your face from the sun in style.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
-
The Hot Pink Fashion Trend, Decoded
The color is everywhere in 2022.
By Julia Marzovilla
-
The 17 Best Linen Pants for Women in 2022
Bring it on, 90-degree weather.
By Julia Marzovilla
-
16 Breezy Linen Dresses for Summer
The closest thing to wearing nothing.
By Sara Holzman