COSTUMES from more than 60 films worn by screen legends will be auctioned and proceeds will go towards a charity in Hastings.
One hundred per cent of the funds will support The Bright Foundation, which provides free access to theatre shows, museum tours, visual arts performance workshops for children who may not have the opportunity to do so, and supporting young people’s careers in creative arts.
The auctioned items include Colin Firth’s costume which he wore for his role as Mr Darcy in the Pride and Prejudice TV series; Elizabeth Taylor’s glamourous dress as Nadina Bulichoff in the Young Toscanini; Madonna’s Christian Dior silk ball gown which she wore in Evita and Heath Ledger’s costume in the film Casanova.
Others include Drew Barrymore’s famous gown in her role as Danielle in Ever After: A Cinderella Story, Downton Abbey costumes, and Meryl Streep’s green dress in the French Lieutenant’s Woman, and many more.
John Bright is the founder of The Bright Foundation’s founder. He is also the founder and director of Crospop, a world-leading costume house, and has picked these costumes, which were designed by the Crospop, to go under the hammer.
The auction will take place on Tuesday, March 5, and will be hosted by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London, as well as the online auction platform, invaluable.
The Online Auction has also commenced, from February 22 to March 10, featuring more than 40 celebrity memorabilia, original artworks, designer fashion and jewellery.
This includes the full final script for Love Actually, donated by Richard Curtis and Emma Freud and a limited edition pair of replica Star drum heads donated by Pink Floyd drummer, Nick Mason CBE.
You can view the full catalogue on LightsCameraAuction and www.kerrytaylorauctions.com.
