From Marilyn Monroe's Dress To Audrey Hepburn's Gown, Movie Costumes That Were Sold In Millions

Certain films leave an indelible impact on our minds. It is either the acting prowess of the cast, the visuals, certain props or dialogues that lead us to remember the film. And often, it so happens that we start recognising a particular film or series with its signature dialogues, costumes or props.

Sometimes the costumes and props from iconic films which shaped the course of the history of the film industry are put up for auction. And we kid you not, these outfits and accessories are sold in millions. In this article, we will talk about those costumes and accessories which burnt a hole in the pocket of the buyers at auction.

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#1. Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast At Tiffany's black dress

Audrey Hepburn was one of the most iconic heroines of all time. Be it her acting prowess or fashion sense, the diva had the ability to captivate the hearts of millions of fans. Her stellar performance in the 1961 classic, Breakfast at Tiffany's rose her to popularity. Not only her acting but also the outfits that she wore in the film received much appreciation. Audrey’s black satin dress stole all the limelight and is considered of the iconic statement pieces in the fashion industry. 

The black dress has had a significant impact on both fashion and cinema history. This outfit was originally designed by Hubert de Givenchy and served as a reminder of their extensive working relationship. In addition to the movie, Natalie Portman wore this outfit to grace the cover of Harper's Bazaar in 2006. The Givenchy black dress was sold for USD 612,460, approximately INR 5 crores, in 2006.

#2. Audrey Hepburn's dress from My Fair Lady

Whatever Audrey Hepburn wore back in those days was considered a ‘fashion statement’. Her dress from the 1964 movie, My Fair Lady was sold for a whopping USD 4.5 million, approximately INR 37 crores, in 2011. Audrey’s stunning Ascot dress was designed by Cecil Beaton. He even received an Academy Award for designing the dress. The gorgeous black and white gown was made with a silk cloth which featured lace and embroidery.

#3. Marilyn Monroe's white dress from The Seven Year Itch 

Every Marilyn Monroe fan remembers the famous scene from the 1955 romcom, The Seven Year Itch, where her dress is blown upwards by a gust of wind. It is considered one of the best cinematic moments ever. And it is not just about this scene, but also the dress that Marilyn was wearing. Well, the white halter-neck dress, which might seem like any other ordinary little white dress, is the most expensive auctioned costume ever. The dress was sold for a staggering USD 4.6 million, approximately INR 38 crores, in 2011. 

#4. Marilyn Monroe’s costume from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Marilyn Monroe's performance of Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend in the 1953 musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes made it one of the most famous movies of its time. The beautiful actress stood out for her excellent acting and for wearing the eye-catching pink satin dress designed by William Travilla. The dress was sold at an auction for approximately USD 310,000, approximately INR 2 crores, in 2010.

#5. Costumes from the musical, The Sound of Music

At the ‘Profiles in History’ auction in California in 2013, costumes from the 1965 musical, The Sound of Music were sold for a total of USD 1.3 million, approximately INR 10 crores. Among the items up for auction were ‘Maria's’ brown dress and the children's lederhosen, which she wore during her Do-Re-Mi performance. Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews were the leads in the movie, which won the Best Picture Oscar. 

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#6. Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz

Did you know that the most expensive shoes in the world are Judy Garland's ruby slippers from the 1939 musical, The Wizard of Oz? Each shoe had 2300 ruby-like tinsels, designed by Gilbert Adrian, MGM's lead costume designer. In the movie, ‘Dorothy’ played by Judy Garland clicked her heels to return home, but multiple pairs had to be made due to scuffing. In 2011, one of these iconic shoes was sold for a staggering USD 612,000, approximately INR 5 crores.

#7. Judy Garland’s Dorothy costume from The Wizard of Oz

The famous 'Dorothy' costume worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic film, The Wizard of Oz, symbolises Hollywood's golden age. The ‘Dorothy’ outfit featured a blue-and-white gingham pinafore dress with a matching cream-coloured top and blue ribbon trimmings. It was designed by Gilbert Adrian. One of the two original ‘Dorothy’ costumes worn by Judy was sold at an auction to raise funds for charity. The costume was sold for an impressive USD 1.56 million, approximately INR 12 crores, in 2015.

#8. Steve McQueen’s racing costume from Le Mans

In 1971, the top-tier racing film, Le Mans, showcased actual footage captured during the 1970 race. Among prized racing collectables, the outfit worn by Steve McQueen's character ‘Michael Delaney’ in the movie stands out as one of the costliest. The suit was created by Hinchman of Indianapolis and adorned with the Gulf, Firestone, Heuer, and American flag logos. Impressively, it fetched a whopping USD 984,000, approximately INR 8 crores, at an auction in 2011.

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#9. Michael Jackson's Thriller Outfit

Michael Jackson's iconic leather jacket with winged shoulders and a stand-up collar, famously worn in his 1982 music video, Thriller, was gifted to costume designers, Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush with the phrase ‘Love Michael Jackson’. This jacket is one of the most recognisable and iconic pieces of music memorabilia. It was eventually sold at an auction for an astounding USD 1.8 million, approximately INR 14 crores, in 2011. 

#10. Bruce Lee’s Fur Costume Coat

Bruce Lee's costume coat from his final feature film, Game of Death, was highly admired by martial arts enthusiasts. He often wore it to public events, which increased its value among his followers. Bruce Lee wrote, directed, produced, and starred in Game of Death, but unfortunately, it was never released due to his untimely death at the age of 32. In 2011, the coat was sold at an auction in Hong Kong for over USD 77,000, approximately INR 64 lakhs.

Which one of the following is your favourite? Let us know.

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