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'Sex and the City' Iconic Tutu Sells for $52,000 at Auction

The tutu, originally found for $5, was part of Julien's Auctions' 'Unstoppable: Signature Styles of Iconic Women in Fashion' event.

  • Sarah Jessica Parker's iconic tutu from the 'Sex and the City' opening credits sold at auction for $52,000, more than six times its estimated worth.
  • The tutu was originally found for $5 in a bin in New York by costume designer Patricia Field.
  • Originally, Parker's character was supposed to wear a Marc Jacobs runway dress in the credits, but Field decided on the tutu to avoid dating the character's fashion.
  • The auction was part of Julien's Auctions' 'Unstoppable: Signature Styles of Iconic Women in Fashion' event.
  • Other items auctioned included a cocktail dress worn by Princess Diana and a green Givenchy haute couture dress worn by Grace Kelly.
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