The famous tutu worn by the character Carrie in the opening credits of Sex in New York was auctioned for the modest sum of $52,000.
Fun fact: The garment was found by costume designer Patricia Field at a thrift store shortly before the popular series premiered in 1998 and cost just… $5!
This tutu became an integral part of not only the history of sex in New York, but also the history of fashion. The skirt, worn by actress Sarah Jessica Parker, was estimated at $8,000 to $12,000, drawing strong reactions from those in attendance at Julien's Auctions' “Unstoppable: Signature Styles Iconic Women In Fashion” auction on Jan. 18, reports People -Magazine.
When Carrie is splashed by a bus in a scene while wearing her iconic tutu, the auctioned skirt is just one of five skirts used on the show's set. Sarah Jessica Parker has one too.
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Outdone by Diana and Grace Kelly
However, the famous crinoline garment was surpassed by Princess Diana and Grace Kelly's dresses, which each sold for $325,000.
These included the satin-belted tulle skirt and velvet cocktail dress that Princess Diana wore and the Givenchy ensemble that Grace Kelly wore to meet President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie Kennedy.
Items featured ranged from the “Golden Age of Hollywood to today’s fashion-forward celebrities and influencers.” The sale also included items worn by Whitney Houston, Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Elle Woods' Chihuahua in the Reese Witherspoon film Legally Blonde.
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