Cillian Murphy's Peaky Blinders suit goes up for auction for charity

Irish Daily Star

28-04-2025

In a move set to thrill fans of the smash TV series
Peaky Blinders
, an exclusive collection of memorabilia, including
Cillian Murphy's
legendary three-piece suit, is going up for auction to raise essential funds for The Christie Charity in Manchester.
The online sale is now live and runs until May 20, features several bespoke pieces from the BBC show's final season, such as a hand-tailored coat worn
by the late Helen McCrory
in her portrayal of Polly Gray. To coincide with the auction's finale, a themed event will take place at Manchester's Peaky Blinders bar.
Representatives of the charity were quick to express their gratitude
towards the Peaky Blinders team
for providing such a rare opportunity to acquire genuine memorabilia from the show. Marie Toller from the charity described it as a dream come true for millions of fans, saying: "We are incredibly grateful to the team behind Peaky Blinders for this amazing gesture.
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"Not only is this a 'dream come true' opportunity for the millions of fans to own a piece of television history, it's also a unique opportunity to make a difference to cancer patients by supporting the vital work of The Christie."
Over its six-season run, Peaky Blinders featured iconic locations throughout Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Lancashire. The auction, featuring a collection of suits worn by Murphy in his role as Tommy Shelby, is being hosted by Omega Auctions, reports
the Express
.
Cillian Murphy's 'Tommy Shelby' suit
(Image: (Image: OMEGA AUCTIONS))
One of these suits, which featured in the final scenes of series six, includes a handwritten note in a pocket with the instruction "takes off ring." Other items up for grabs include a handmade fur felt hat worn by the actor who portrayed Oswald Mosley.
In the past, Murphy has donated items such as a coat from series three and a hat from series five to The Christie Charity fundraising ball in 2019.
Helen McCrory's coat
(Image: (Image: OMEGA AUCTIONS))
Other costume gems on offer range from lace flapper dresses, velvet gowns, embroidered scarves, and ladies' shoes to flat caps, jackets, ties, waistcoats, leather riding shin guards, and many other iconic Peaky Blinders costume accessories – all available for bidding.
Peaky Blinders' distinctive style has left a lasting mark on fashion and pop culture. The show's striking aesthetic was created by original costume designer Stephanie Collie, a native of Warrington, who played a crucial role in defining the TV show's signature look.
Peaky Blinder's Helen McCrory as Polly Gray in her coat
(Image: (Image: BBC))
Following her, award-winning Glasgow-based designer Alison McCosh continued to develop the visual style throughout the later series. Their work not only defined the Peaky Blinders style, but also ignited a fashion resurgence that spread from the high street to designer collections.
Even football icon and Peaky Blinders aficionado, David Beckham, has launched a gents' clothing collection inspired by the series' classic style.
Sam Claflin's character's Homburg hat
(Image: (Image: OMEGA AUCTIONS))
Dan Muscatelli-Hampson, Omega Auctions' auction manager expressed his excitement: "These stunning pieces are genuine cultural artefacts – the craftsmanship, history, and star power behind them is exceptional.
"We're honoured to host the auction and support The Christie Charity in the process."
All proceeds from this highly anticipated auction are pledged to The Christie Charity, which provides critical support for cancer patients and facilitates breakthrough research at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
Sam Claflin As Oswald Mosley
(Image: (Image: BBC))
This comes just as anticipation builds for the much-awaited Peaky Blinders film, due to premiere this coming fall.
Information about the Peaky Blinders auction, including how you can place your bids, is available at www.omegaauctions.co.uk.
For those who want to contribute to the efforts of The Christie Charity, donations are welcome at
https://www.christie.nhs.uk/the-christie-charity/donate.
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