Upcoming Profiles in History’s auction will offer a wide range of Hollywood memorabilia, with some top items such as Whitney Houston, Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez costumes. Scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, The Dreier Collection will be auctioned off on July 28, the Animation Auction will be July 29 and the Treasures from the Hollywood Vaults auction has been moved to July 30 and July 31.
Whitney Houston’s iconic “Rachel Marron” “Queen of the Night” costume from “The Bodyguard” is expected to fetch up to $20,000-$30,000, and it comes with a letter of authenticity from Chris Gillman. Inspired by Maria, the Maschinenmensch (machine-human), in the 1927 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis, the gown has been originaly designed by Susan Nininger. This intricate art deco costume consists of a chromed thermal formed chest plate, a stylized corset with chrome and aluminum accents, a metallic gray undersuit with attached garter straps detailed with metal studs, silver lamé crepe skirt, and a pair of gray over-the-knee high-heel boots accented with metal diamond-shaped studs. It also includes a pair of aluminum arm cuffs with chrome ball detailing, broad Egyptian-style collar festooned with chrome balls and a waist belt with attached strings of hanging chrome beads.
Also available are Houston’s custom Fabrice Simon sequined gown she wore at the 1988 Grammy Awards, which is expected to fetch $3,000 – $5,000. Both of these Whitney Houston costumes are a part of the Tresasures from the Hollywood Vaults.
Profiles spokeswoman Nancy Seltzer said: “One can not find a better costume worn by Whitney Houston, one of the greatest musical performers of all time – at the peak of her storied career.”
Also available from the Hollywood Vaults, Britney Spears stage-worn sequined catsuit from her “Oops!…I Did It Again” performance at the 2000 Grammy Awards, that is expected to earn $8,000 – $12,000. Her red catsuit is literally covered with sequins and exhibits tailoredlateral “hourglass” cut-outs at the midriff to accentuate her physique. The iconic costume was personally donated by Britney Spears for The Britney Spears Foundation and is accompanied with a signed letter of authenticity by Spears. Also, from The Dreier Collection, Spears’ sexy costume she wore in her Circus video is expected to go for $6,000 – $8,000. It includes vintage, black sequined dance shorts, a Vivienne Westwood white satin corset, vintage black Berman’s studio dance tuxedo tailcoat, an additional pair of black dance shorts (not used in the production), and a vintage top hat.
Jennifer Lopez’s “Dr. Catherine Dean” costume from “The Cell” is expected to fetch $3,000 – $5,000. Designed by the late, Academy Award winner Eiko Ishioka, costume consists of of a long, sheer, black lace dress, accessorized with metal-flake crimson, anatomical collar with velcro closure and metal hoop in back of neck. Also included a wraparound metalized resin facemask with hooped, braided chain veil. A long black and maroon accented wig completes this stylish collection.
