RICHARD EDEN: Mystery of Lady Vivienne and the £1,300 dress. Her people tell me extraordinary accusation is ‘highly defamatory’. But these ‘scrounging’ claims won’t go away… and that’s not the only story going round
In the glittering world of high society, fashion scandals often spread like wildfire, but rarely does a single accessory become the center of so much intrigue. Lady Vivienne Ashcroft, a socialite known for her impeccable taste and quiet philanthropy, recently found herself at the heart of a media maelstrom over a single, stunning £1,300 silk gown. What began as an innocent purchase quickly spiraled into a storm of whispers, accusations, and legal threats.
The controversy erupted after a prominent columnist, Richard Eden, published a column hinting at alleged impropriety: that Lady Vivienne had accepted the gown under questionable circumstances. Eden’s piece implied that the dress might have been acquired through connections that some described as “scrounging.” Though no concrete evidence accompanied the claims, the insinuation alone was enough to ignite debate across social media, fashion blogs, and morning talk shows.
Lady Vivienne’s representatives were swift to respond. In a statement to reporters, her spokesperson called the accusations “highly defamatory
