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First T-Rex cell-derived leather bag auctioned in Paris

Paris - A leather bag reconstructed from Tyrannosaurus Rex cells is being auctioned on Thursday at the Hôtel de Drouot in Paris by the auction house Giquello. The house estimates this “unique piece” to be worth between 300,000 and 500,000 euros. Unveiled in Amsterdam this spring, the bag was created from collagen remains found in the femur of a...

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StockX to launch live shopping feature

StockX is venturing into a new field. The resale platform has announced the launch of a real-time live shopping experience, bringing it into the social commerce space. Due to debut in summer, ‘StockX Live’ will allow buyers to participate in live auctions, giveaways, and live chats enabling direct seller-buyer engagement. Its initial rollout...

Fashion

Martin Margiela's memoirs: the landmark auction set to make history

This summer, on July 9 at 2pm CEST, a historic auction for the fashion world will take place in Paris. For the first time, Martin Margiela, founder of Maison Margiela, is partnering with auctioneers to organise the sale of his personal archives. The date is already shaping up to be a major event for numerous collectors and enthusiasts. The sale,...

Fashion

Another original Hermes Birkin bag sells for 2.86 million dollars

A Hermes handbag that once belonged to Jane Birkin was sold for 2.86 million dollars (2.45 million euros) at auction in Abu Dhabi on Friday, just months after the record-breaking sale of her first bag from the French brand, Sotheby's said Tuesday. Hermes first created the design for the British singer and actress in 1984 and it has gone on to...

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Mellon Blue diamond sells for 25.6 million dollars

The Mellon Blue, a 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue diamond formerly owned by the US art collector Bunny Mellon, sold for 25.6 million dollars at auction on Tuesday. The diamond was sold by auctioneers Christie's in Geneva as part of its Magnificent Jewels sale in the Swiss city. The gem sold for 20,525,000 Swiss francs at the Hotel des Bergues,...

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Fashion

StockX launches auction feature for collectibles

Resale marketplace StockX has introduced a new bidding feature for sought-after collectibles underlining its commitment to offering rare, hard-to-find items. Dubbed ‘StockX Auctions’, the new function enables exclusive premium bidding on a curated selection of products, from game-worn sneakers to pop-culture memorabilia. The inaugural action,...

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Karl Lagerfeld's country house to be auctioned in July

Paris – Karl Lagerfeld's country house on the outskirts of Paris was auctioned on July 1, 2024, the notary in charge of the sale reported. The 600 square metre, fully renovated, 19th-century house is situated in Louveciennes, about 12 miles southwest of Paris. 'Villa Louveciennes' was purchased by the designer in 2010 and kept until his death in...

Fashion

"That Dress": Iconic Versace dress auctioned for 12,090 euros

One of the most iconic dresses of 20th-century fashion, a version of the legendary black Versace dress – worn by British actress Elizabeth Hurley, alongside Hugh Grant, at the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994 – was auctioned for 12,090 euros by the auction house Penelope’s. Story of "That Dress" Symbolising the power of viral...

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Sotheby’s to auction off Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin bag

Auction house Sotheby’s is putting Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin bag up for sale as part of its first ‘Fashion Icons’ lot. The bag, typically known to be “The Original Birkin”, is a black leather prototype featuring design elements “that set it apart from every Birkin that followed”, Sotheby’s said, including a stamp with the initials...

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Garments of Princess Diana to be auctioned

Los Angeles (dpa) - A bright red ski suit, an elegant evening gown, a pink hat: numerous gowns and other memorabilia belonging to Princess Diana (1961-1997) are to be auctioned in Beverly Hills, California, at the end of June. Highlights of the auction include a cream-coloured evening gown by designer Catherine Walker from 1986 (estimated price...

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Over 2,000 pieces from the late fashion icon Iris Apfel to be auctioned

Over 2,000 pieces from the late fashion icon Iris Apfel will be auctioned off next month by Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers, including apparel, accessories, and eclectic home décor. All items, divided into 600 lots, stem from her famous residence in Palm Beach, Florida, and her home in New York. The live auction, named after her maximalism...

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Martin Margiela at auction: A rare window into fashion's avant-garde past

In a landmark auction set for January 27th, Paris will witness the largest single sale of Martin Margiela designs from his early career, offering fashion collectors and museums an unprecedented glimpse into the designer's revolutionary aesthetic. Kerry Taylor Auctions and Maurice Auction will present over 270 lots from the private collection of...