'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.