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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Lauren Cochrane

Elton John sells off his personal wardrobe on eBay for Aids Foundation

Elton John in sunglasses and a shirt with the letters EJ on the pocket, smiling and holding out his hands. Behind him are dozens of shirts hung up, jackets on display and pairs of shoes. On a table are boxes with eBay branded tape
John said he hoped the items would ‘inspire you to express your unique spirit and bring you as much joy as they’ve brought me’. Photograph: eBay

Elton John – a man known for outfits that range from Louis XVI cosplay to a Donald Duck sailor suit – is selling his personal wardrobe on eBay.

While it’s not stage wear, the 250-odd items represent the extrovert style for which John is known. The collection includes a significant number of colourful printed shirts made by Gianni Versace, the founder of the Versace brand who was murdered in 1997, as well as other designer items from Yohji Yamamoto, Gucci and Richard James. The letter E for Elton adorns pieces including a Gucci Varsity jacket and a pair of Prada loafers.

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