Jackson’s clothes fetch millions at auction
By IANSMonday, December 6, 2010
LONDON - Late pop legend Michael Jackson’s clothes including a fedora hat and glove have reportedly been sold for over $400,000 at auction.
The items, the fedora which sold for $72,000 and a glove which reached $330,000, were part of the star’s wardrobe for his “Bad” tour in 1980s and were sold through Julien’s Auctions Saturday as part of their ‘Icons and Idols’ sale, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
A jacket signed by the “Thriller” hitmaker who died from acute Propofol intoxication aged 50 in June 2009 was bought for $96,000.
While the Michael Jackson collection featuring over 100 items from the star’s life and career including a custom-made costume for his friend and companion Bubbles the chimp - took centre stage at the auction in Beverly Hills, a number of other items generated huge interest at the sale.