Aug 7, 2023, 08:25 PM IST

Most expensive dresses in the world

DNA WEB DESK

Fashion is an integral part of all our lives.

From a job interview to a first date, you need to be dressed just right. 

Fashion events bring to the world the most relevant fashion trends showcasing the work of top designers.

Here let's look at the most expensive dresses in the world: 

Currently, the most expensive dress in the world is the Nightingale designed by Faisal Abdullah. The dress released in 2009 is made of crimson silk and taffeta. It has over 750 diamonds sewn on it. The dress is valued at Rs 248 crore.

The Nightingale of Kuala Lumpur

This wedding dress has 150 carats worth of diamonds scattered across the bodice. The gown was retailed at Rs 134 crore. 

Martin Katz and Renee Strauss Wedding Dress

This wedding dress features a star-patterned veil and an intricately detailed body. The dress was first unveiled at Paris Haute Couture Week 2020. It is decorated with hundreds of diamonds and precious stones. The dress is worth Rs 124 crore and was designed by Egyptian designer Hany El Behairy in over 800 hours. 

Hany El Behairy Wedding Dress 

When Marilyn Monroe sang happy birthday to the then-American president John F. Kennedy, it became an iconic moment along with the dress. The dress was designed by Bob Mackie. The iconic dress is covered with over 2,000 rhinestones and is the most expensive gown to be ever sold at an auction at Rs 39 crore in 2016. 

Marilyn Monroe's Happy Birthday, Mr President Dress

Queen Letizia of Spain's silk wedding dress, which featured hand-sewn floral designs made of gold threads, was valued at Rs 88 crore back in 2004. 

Queen Letizia's Royal Wedding Dress