Liz Taylor’s ‘Cleopatra’ Robe, Wedding Gown Set Fashion Record
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Elizabeth Taylor’s glittery designer gowns, rhinestone-adorned tops and feather capes raised $2.6 million at Christie’s International in New York yesterday, a record for a fashion auction.
The haute-couture evening sale from the estate of the actress, who died this year, lasted more than three hours as telephone and online bidders from China to Minnesota fought for a piece of the Hollywood icon’s famous wardrobe. All 67 lots sold, some beating their high estimates by more than 60 times.