The record-breaking $115 million realized for Elizabeth Taylor's famous jewels didn't come as much as a surprise as the prices realized for her clothing. All of the 67 lots sold, most beating their high estimates and raising $2.6 million for Taylor's AIDS foundation (10 times the estimated total.)
The priciest item was a 1968 Christian Dior gown of beaded silver brocade with a matching purse. It had an estimate of $6,000 but fetched a whopping $362,500. Two other items soared past the $100,000 mark: a Chanel ball gown and cape with shoes and matching bag ($134,500) and a Gianni Versace bolero jacket, beaded with portraits of Taylor in her famous roles ($128,500).
Legendary fashion leader/industry consultant Fern Mallis, who attended the auction, said, "Vintage clothing is like buying art these days. It will only increase in value.”
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