Elizabeth Taylor’s “Grab‑and‑Go” Collection Hits the Market
Who would have guessed that the Hollywood goddess known for glitter‑gauntlets and dramatic roles had a closet that could be sold in the 21st‑century? After the legendary star passed in 2011, her opulent wardrobe and jewels were auctioned to a staggering $156 million back in New York. Now, a fresh batch of Taylor‑time‑pieces is sailing across the Atlantic for a new round of bids.
From the Queen Mary 2 to the Beverly Hills Lot‑Line
- Gold vermeil link belt – Cartier’s gift to her mother, right? “To My ‘Hippy’ Mom All my love Elizabeth.” Gently engraved on the gold‑chain, it’s set to fetch roughly $1,000‑$2,000.
- Sumptuous silk caftan – pictures of this garment show a rich, flowing design that could pull in a $3,500‑$5,000 price tag.
- Black leather Versace biker jacket – the infamous jacket Taylor flaunted on Johnny Carson’s show in 1992. Auction estimates open at $4,000‑$6,000.
After a week-long cruise on the giant Queen Mary 2, these items will stop in Newbridge Silverware’s Museum of Style Icons in Ireland. They’ll then make a grand stop in California, with bidding scheduled for Dec 6‑8 – online and in person at a glitzy Beverly Hills exhibit.
A Family Recollection
Quinn Tivey, the 33‑year‑old artist, recalled that his living‑room stints with Elizabeth Taylor were all “grandma vibes”, not the Hollywood icon some imagined. “I don’t know the celebrity by that name,” he said aboard the big ship his grandmother favored. “To me, she was just…plain, grandma.”
He expects the jacket to keep traveling – “I’ll pop that jacket off your arm in the future. If someone ends up buying it, they’ll actually wear it and bring her style into the real world.”
Why We’re Still Hooked on Her Legacy
- Authenticity – “She stayed true to herself,” Tivey reminds.
- Fearlessness – “She never let fear decide the path. She followed her heart.”
<li Opportunity – The auction believes people from all walks can now own a snippet of legendary fashion.
Mills of high‑stakes buyers and savvy fashionistas will gather, hoping to snag a piece of Elizabeth Taylor’s famed glamour and maybe undress a bit of Hollywood history. The auction is a reminder that celebrity style can be passionate, accessible, and downright handy for the lucky few.
