Kerry Taylor (businesswoman)

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Kerry Taylor is a British businesswoman and London-based vintage fashion auctioneer.{{Cite web|url=https://fashionista.com/2010/06/legendary-vintage-fashion-auctioneer-kerry-taylor-on-madame-gres-princess-di-and-why-she-wont-loan-out-dresses|title=Legendary Vintage Fashion Auctioneer Kerry Taylor on Madame Grès, Princess Di, and Why She Won't Loan Out Dresses|last=Cronin|first=Emily|website=Fashionista|language=en|access-date=2019-03-07}} She created and owns the auction house Kerry Taylor Auctions, which she founded in 2003.

Taylor has auctioned items worn by Princess Diana,{{Cite web|url=https://www.kiobuy.com/en/blog/87-kerry-taylor-auctions--passion-for-fashion|title=Kerry Taylor auctions, passion for fashion - Online Auctions Site KIOBUY|website=www.kiobuy.com|access-date=2019-03-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105110500/https://www.kiobuy.com/en/blog/87-kerry-taylor-auctions--passion-for-fashion |archive-date=2017-01-05 }} Kate Middleton, Amy Winehouse, Ava Gardner, Michael Jackson and others. In 2009, she auctioned off a historic collection of Audrey Hepburn clothing and jewelry.{{Cite web|url=http://artdaily.com/news/34225/Kerry-Taylor-Auctions-to-Sell-a-Historic-Collection-of-Audrey-Hepburn-Couture-#.XHz4TogzaUk|title=Kerry Taylor Auctions to Sell a Historic Collection of Audrey Hepburn Couture|website=artdaily.com|access-date=2019-03-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007082145/http://artdaily.com/news/34225/Kerry-Taylor-Auctions-to-Sell-a-Historic-Collection-of-Audrey-Hepburn-Couture- |archive-date=2017-10-07 }} In March 2013, Taylor auctioned off 10 of Princess Diana's dresses{{Cite web|url=https://www.msnbc.com/today/watch/princess-dianas-dresses-up-for-auction-20124227780|title=Princess Diana's dresses up for auction|website=TODAY.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-07}} including the gown she wore while dancing with John Travolta at the White House in 1985.{{Cite web|url=https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/auctioneers/kerry-taylor/|title=Kerry Taylor News {{!}} Antiques Trade Gazette|website=www.antiquestradegazette.com|access-date=2019-03-07}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-21827632/classic-princess-diana-dresses-are-up-for-auction|title=Diana's dresses to be auctioned|website=BBC News|language=en|access-date=2019-03-07}} Taylor sold the so-called 'Travolta' dress again in December 2019 for a hammer price of £220,000 to Historic Royal Palaces.{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-auction-diana-dresses/dress-diana-wore-for-travolta-dance-sells-for-more-than-280000-idUSKBN1YF12Q|title=Dress Diana wore for Travolta dance sells for more than $280,000|last=Davison|first=Marissa|date=2019-12-11|website=Reuters|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}} The auction house hosts six auctions a year, including the 'Passion for Fashion' auctions which focus on rare costumes and other fine clothing.