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BreakingNews.ie
8 hours ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Clothing sale will be ‘largest Princess Diana auction ever'
An auction featuring more than 200 items will be the 'largest Princess Diana auction ever', according to its director. Julien's Auctions' Princess Diana's Style And A Royal Collection live sale will take place on Thursday, June 26th, and will include clothing worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, with the aim of celebrating her style and preserving her legacy. Advertisement Items include a silk floral printed day dress designed by Bellville Sassoon, estimated to fetch between $200,000 and $300,000 (€176,000 - €264,000), and an embroidered evening gown, designed by Catherine Walker, with the same estimated selling price. A Lady Dior lambskin handbag is one of the items up for auction (Aaron Chown/PA) Martin Nolan, co-founder of Julien's Auctions, told the PA news agency: 'This is the largest Princess Diana auction ever. Diana herself did an auction in 1997 to raise money for charity, sadly two months before we tragically lost Diana. 'So now we have over 100 items representing her amazing life and her career, and of course, she's the mum of the future king of England, Prince William, so we have really iconic outfits. 'Diana was a style icon, she knew what to wear, when to wear it, what was appropriate, she knew how to send a message by what she was wearing. Advertisement 'She was very shy, but she knew by the items of clothing, it became sort of her uniform if you will and, of course, with all the amazing power suits you see behind me, the message she sent. 'She knew how to dress when she went on a royal visit to Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates, and when she was going to a hospital, she knew to wear bright colours that sick children would feel that she was likeable, huggable, approachable, and she brought hope wherever she went.' A ski suit worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales (Aaron Chown/PA) Up for auction will be a collection of clothes and artefacts from British royal history, including items that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and other members of the royal family, some dating as far back as the 19th century. Nolan said the market for items relating to Diana had increased thanks to Netflix series The Crown. Advertisement He said: 'The Crown certainly has introduced Diana to a whole new younger generation, and they relate to her and they love her, and they love her style, they love her innocence, they love her sense of fun. 'They love her messaging, and they love what she had to live through, the challenges she had to deal with, and she overcame them all, and so it's a success story. 'Sad ending, of course, but like the younger generation loved that, and that's why Diana's prices have been impacted so much, and are increasing more and more.' Two evening dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales (Aaron Chown/PA) Elizabeth Emanuel, who designed a number of items of clothing for Diana, including her wedding dress, said: 'When Diana first came to us for all of these dresses, she didn't have a lot of ideas of her own, because fashion wasn't her number one subject Advertisement 'She didn't really take much of an interest in it, and we were very lucky to have been involved with her at the beginning, when she was developing her own style. 'And then over the years, you could see her being more and more confident in what she was wearing and knowing her own style, so we were very lucky to have been there in the formative years.' Julien's Auctions held a sale of Diana's items last year, billed as the most extensive collection of Diana's personal belongings since 1997. The auction house previously sold one of Diana's gowns for $1.14 million (€1.002 million) and a pair of her shoes for $390,000 (€343,000) Advertisement The live auction will take place at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, California, in the US, on Thursday June 26. A portion of the sale of the Diana items will benefit Muscular Dystrophy UK.
Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
This David Lynch Memorabilia Auction Is Both Wonderful and Strange
Over 450 items from the late director's remarkable life and career are going up for auction in June. It's both fascinating and a little invasive feeling to look through what's on the auction block in 'The David Lynch Collection,' featuring hundreds of items once owned by the late, great cinematic genius. There are tons of books, multiple espresso makers (obviously), furniture, cameras and other filmmaking equipment, musical instruments, woodworking tools, framed artwork, and household items like mugs and dishes. Even the ordinary stuff has a patina of cool—because David Freaking Lynch once owned it—but as you might expect, the sale also includes a number of decidedly extraordinary items. Here are 10 of the most intriguing lots. If you want to see the whole collection (and if you're a Lynch fan, you absolutely must scroll through; we could have picked dozens more lots of equal intrigue!) and learn how to bid, visit the Julien's Auctions site. Mulholland Drive Prop Menus It may not be as instantly recognizable as Twin Peaks' Double R, but this greasy spoon is no less sacred to Lynch fans. Winkie's is the diner where the amnesiac 'Rita' realizes she has a strange memory of someone named 'Diane,' a pivotal piece of Mulholland Drive's central mystery leading into its mid-story script-flip. But more importantly, the dumpster area behind Winkie's is the setting for one of the most startling reveal scenes ever—and proof, in the movie at least, that a nightmare can come to life even on a sunny street in Los Angeles. Personalized Director's Chair Sit in Lynch's personalized director's chair, and absorb the vibes. Perhaps later you'll dream of a red-and-black room where everyone talks backwards and in riddles. Montana Luxus Snakeskin Camera To paraphrase Wild at Heart: 'This is a snakeskin camera! And for me it's a symbol of my individuality and my belief in personal freedom.' Dune Production Office Vintage Telephone As with many things Lynch-related, there's no sense in asking 'why.' Instead, here's what is certain about this item, according to the Julien's Auctions listing: 'A vintage bakelite intercom telephone, affixed with Dymo labels that read, 'The David Lynch Hold The Phone Kit.' This phone has been photo-matched, and can be seen displayed on the windowsill of David Lynch's Los Angeles office during production of his 1984 movie, Dune (Universal).' Dune, huh? Imagine the animated conversations that must have passed through these wires! Personal Collection of 45 RPM Records How amazing would it be to own David Lynch's personal copy of a 1963 pressing of Bobby Vinton's 'Blue Velvet'? This lot also includes a different version released as a Blue Velvet movie tie-in, too. Others in this pile of 36 singles include the Lovin' Spoonful, Fleetwood Mac, Chubby Checker, the Moody Blues, Dusty Springfield, the Who, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and more. (The test pressing is a solo track from Blondie's Debbie Harry, 'Backfired,' in both long and short versions.) Twin Peaks Black Lodge Style Red Curtain and Zig-Zag Rug Yes, you can easily DIY your own version of this iconic Twin Peaks set design. But this set was personally owned by Lynch, which instantly elevates it above all others—even if we don't know exactly where or how he used it, whether in his home or recording studio or someplace else. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me scripts Go deep, maybe too deep, into Lynch's 1992 big-screen prequel-expansion of his groundbreaking TV series with this collection of Fire Walk With Me scripts and related ephemera. All told you get: 'an undated, untitled shot list script; one confidential pre-release draft (117 pages, titled Fire Walk with Me: Teresa Banks and the Last Seven Days of Laura Palmer, dated July 3, 1991); one confidential draft (126 pages, also titled Fire Walk with Me: Teresa Banks and the Last Seven Days of Laura Palmer, dated August 8, 1991); one master English subtitle/spotting list (dated April 15, 1992); one revised English dialogue list (reels 1-14, dated April 15, 1992); and one partial script (including various scenes between 20 – 302).' The Criterion Collection DVD (unopened) is also included. Twin Peaks: The Return Screen-Matched Nuclear Bomb Framed Photo from Gordon Cole's Office Hang this on your wall and wait for someone to say 'Hey, that reminds me of episode eight of Twin Peaks: The Return!' Then blow their mind by revealing it's actually a prop from episode seven of Twin Peaks: The Return, foreshadowing that standout series entry while also decorating FBI Deputy Director Gordon Cole's office. Cole, of course, was played by Lynch, so there's an extra layer of connection there too. Personal 35mm Print of Eraserhead Even if you don't have a handy way to play this (who does?), this might be one of the most ultimate collector's items in the sale: Lynch's personal 35mm print of his debut feature, contained in five reels within two cases. Lost Highway Luna Lounge Prop Matchbooks Only 43 of these 145 prop matchbooks actually feature the logo of the Luna Lounge—where Bill Pullman's Lost Highway character played his sax when not spiraling down an ever-trippier rabbit hole. The rest are just a plain blue. Somehow, though, that doesn't diminish how covetable they are whatsoever.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Inside largest EVER auction of Princess Diana's clothes and accessories
Princess Diana is being remembered as Julien's Auctions auctions off 200 pieces of her most iconic clothing and accessories, many of which that have never been seen publicly before. The Beverly Hills-based auction house previously sold high-priced memorabilia from Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe.
Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
John Lennon used N-word in poem before becoming famous
wrote a poem using the N-word before he became famous. The former Beatle penned a racist verse during the band's Hamburg residency in 1961. In the short poem, he uses the term several times when describing the story of an unemployed boy named Tom. It reads: 'One time upon a tom a little negro who had lost his mother was looking for a job. Maybe I will be a shoe shine boy, says the negro who was black and dirty. But no – unluckily as luck would have it he could not a job find.' The poem ends: 'No job for a n-----.' Lennon, who was in his early 20s at the time, wrote the poem in an A5 notebook that he kept in the Hamburg flat of Astrid Kirchherr, a German photographer and friend of the band. A year after it was written, the Beatles released their first single, Love Me Do. They were then propelled to stardom with the release of their first album, Please Please Me, in March 1963. Kirchherr later gifted Lennon's poem to another source before it fell into the hands of a collector, who is selling it at an auction this month. The poem, which stands in stark contrast to his later songs preaching love and tolerance, such as Imagine, is being sold by Hollywood's Julien's Auctions. The 6.5in by 8.5in piece of paper containing the poem is estimated to sell for up to $20,000 (£15,000) on May 30. Giles Moon, the head of music at Julien's Auctions, said: 'John Lennon was a complicated and complex artist whom we discovered through his public and private personas had his share of issues. 'His writings, music and appearances revealed his struggles and journey to becoming a more understanding person.' It would not be the only controversy involving Lennon and the N-word. He released a single in 1972 titled Woman is the N----- of the World, which caused outrage. Billboard called it 'the most controversial record of the year', but Lennon explained that the track – which lambasts how society treats women – was an attempt to declare his belief that women were the most exploited members of society. 'I agree that a lot of people, black and white, are slaves in the world,' he explained, adding: 'But each of them has his own slaves, and that's usually the wife.' 'I think the word n----- has changed and it does not have the same meaning that it used to,' Lennon said, adding that the song's main point was to shine a light on women's rights. The former Beatle said: 'I really believe that women have [it] the worst. Whatever it is, however badly or poor people are, it's the woman who takes it when they get home from work.' Lennon a 'hypocrite' However, in a story published two days before he was assassinated in 1980, Lennon admitted that he beat women including Cynthia Powell, his first wife. In an interview with Playboy, he admitted: 'I used to be cruel to my woman, and physically ... any woman. I was a hitter. I couldn't express myself, and I hit.' The musician was also accused by Julian Lennon, his first son, of being a 'hypocrite' who had a family 'in bits and pieces'. In an interview with The Telegraph in the late 90s, he said: 'Dad could talk about peace and love out loud to the world but he could never show it to the people who supposedly meant the most to him: his wife and son.' Archive footage of the Beatles star mocking disabled people during a performance also caused controversy when it was re-aired by the TV show It Was Alright in the 1960s. The show, which documented changing societal attitudes and norms, showed Lennon encouraging a screaming crowd to clap their hands and stomp their feet as he spoke with a speech impediment while making awkward clapping and stomping movements.
