Those who bask in the so-called rays of glory now, and those who went down in history thanks to one or another talent, have always been of interest to ordinary people. Ignoring the commandment “Do not make yourself an idol,” people constantly felt the desire to learn more about the life of the stars, to “touch” them. One of the manifestations of such “adoration” is the acquisition of various things of celebrities that they once wore, used as household items, etc. There are known cases when half-eaten sandwiches, broken nails, used handkerchiefs and X-rays went under the hammer for crazy money. pictures. But as they say, that's a completely different story. The topic of this article is “The most expensive outfits of stars that went under the hammer.”
The most expensive Marilyn Monroe dresses sold at auction
You can have different attitudes towards the life and work of Marilyn Monroe, but the fact that she left a bright mark on history is undeniable.Even after more than half a century since her death, everything related to her personal life and career continues to interest ordinary people, and even “wealthy” people. The latter are ready to pay a tidy sum for any item that belonged to the actress. It is on people’s passion for owning clothes and household items of stars that auctions that sell personal belongings of living and deceased celebrities are based.
Marilyn's outfits, among her other personal belongings, which became lots at various auctions, occupy a special place. Of course, their value for collectors lies not only and not so much in the exquisite silhouette, decor and original cut - the main thing is that they were worn by this woman and actress who won many hearts. Of course, the most expensive Marilyn outfits ever put under the hammer are the famous pleated dress, in which she posed while standing on a ventilation hatch, and the so-called presidential dress, worn by the actress to perform the song “Happy Birthday, Mr. President."
The first, which was created by William Travilla, the actress’s favorite couturier, was sold in 2011 for $4.6 million with a “start” of $2 million (some sources claim that the final sale price was $5.6 million). This is not only the most expensive actress outfit sold, but also the most expensive lot of celebrity dresses ever sold.
Reference. The artist himself who created this outfit called it “that stupid dress.” He had to spend only two days developing the sketch and sewing.The outfit was made from ivory-colored viscose-acetate crepe - it was thanks to this material that the very effect was obtained that allowed the actress to pose charmingly in the folds of the skirt. The photo shows that the fabric does not rise up, but seems to sway.
The reason for the popularity of the second most expensive “dressy lot” is that it was in this dress that Marilyn performed the famous congratulation song at Kennedy’s 45th birthday, held at Madison Square Garden, the most prestigious concert hall. The designer was given the task of sewing “an extraordinary dress that no one had before.” The designer, based on Marilyn’s recommendations and his observations, created an outfit that created the effect of “nudity,” thereby playing off the actress’s gift for “elegantly provoking.”
A weightless flesh-colored fabric was created especially for the “presidential” dress. The pattern of the outfit was made directly by the customer. The ready-made clothes, studded with 6 thousand diamond sequins, hugged Marilyn’s seductive forms like a second skin. The outfit cost the actress herself $12,000, and when it became a lot in 1999, it was auctioned off for $1,267,500.
How much does Michael Jackson's jacket cost?
The clothes and belongings of the so-called King of Pop can be called one of the most desirable for collectors. The initial cost of such lots at auctions rises “at the final line” several times. For example, in 2011, his red leather jacket, in which the singer could be seen in the video for the song “Thriller,” was auctioned for 1.8 million with a “start” of 200 thousand dollars.
Another of his jackets, which the artist wore during his first tour, from September 1987 to January 1989, was sold for 298 thousand at Julien’s Auctions.
Reference. In addition to “outerwear,” at various times, the shiny gloves that the singer wore during his first “moonwalk” in 1983, leather shoes, and a concert jacket became “prey” of collectors and fans. The first lot went for 350 thousand, the second - for 90 thousand, the third - for 120 thousand. The total starting cost of the artist’s things at the auction organized in Las Vegas was a tidy sum - $1 million.
The most expensive lots: outfits of stars that went under the hammer
At various times, wardrobe items not only of stars, but also of other famous people who left their mark on history, went under the hammer for “crazy” money.
For convenience, we will compile a short list of the most expensive “decorative” lots indicating the “final cost”:
- Agent 007's trunks from Casino Royale. Cost - 71 thousand 876 dollars.
- Elizabeth Taylor jacket from Versace's "Faces" collection. Cost - 128 thousand 500 dollars.
- Chaplin's bowler hat. Cost: 135 thousand dollars.
- Princess Diana's black evening dress. The cost is almost 302 thousand dollars.
- Audrey Hepburn's dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's. Cost - 923 thousand dollars.
For fans and collectors, items that were once “touched” by the hands of famous and unusual people (especially if these celebrities have already passed away) seem like something special, surrounded by a mysterious aura. Therefore, they are ready to do a lot, including huge expenses, to get them.
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