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In addition to being cherished for his music, Elton John is understood around the globe for his distinctive sense of style.
Now, the rock star is giving his followers the prospect to personal a few of his eye-catching outfits.
The 77-year-old musician is promoting off tons of of things from his private closet on eBay, with all proceeds of the sale to go to his Elton John AIDS Basis.
Gucci jackets, Versace robes and customised Prada loafers are among the many many high-end objects now up for grabs on the web public sale web site. Extra reasonably priced objects embrace baseball caps and historic live performance t-shirts.
Timed to coincide with Delight Month, the 10-day public sale kicked off on Thursday, and all income will profit the charity that John arrange in 1992 and which goals to finish the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
In response to a press release issued on-line, the beginning bid for objects is $26.60, which is “a nod to the Peachtree Highway deal with of Elton’s earlier Atlanta house.”
In an interview with public sale home Christie’s earlier this yr, John mentioned he had lived on the deal with for 30 years and it was the place he grew to become a “critical collector” of artwork and objects.
A handful of additional objects will likely be obtainable on a “Purchase It Now” foundation.
Talking within the press launch of the eBay “Rocket Man Resale,” John mentioned: “Giving new life to the cherished objects from my wardrobe has at all times been particular to me. For many years I’ve donated my closet’s treasures to assist the Elton John AIDS Basis.
“This Delight Month, I’m excited to share my Atlanta treasure trove on eBay, hoping this stuff will encourage you to specific your distinctive spirit and convey you as a lot pleasure as they’ve introduced me. Whether or not you’re after high-end luxurious or one thing extra laid-back, there’s an ideal discover for everybody. Even higher, each greenback goes to supporting the Elton John AIDS Basis’s work to finish LGBTQ+ stigma.”
John and his husband, David Furnish, appeared on a live-streamed procuring occasion to launch the sale on eBay Dwell on Thursday.
Different celebrities are additionally promoting off a few of their private objects for the trigger, together with Furnish, clothier Donatella Versace and singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile.