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Sarah Jessica Parker sporting the notorious taxidermy chook hat from the “Sex and the City” film, which is estimated to fetch as a lot as $70,000 at a Sotheby’s public sale
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Normally, it’s a must to be a celeb, top-notch vogue stylist or First Lady if you wish to raid the closet of classic clothes vendor Shannon Hoey.
But for the following two weeks, deep-pocketed civilians can have alternatives to make off with Hoey’s coveted items which were worn by Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker and Michelle Obama. Sotheby’s can be auctioning off the threads on-line as a part of Fashion Icons, operating till September 14. Hoey’s three gadgets, amongst seven others, are estimated to garner as a lot as $160,000.
Hoey, a longtime lover of traditional clothes, opened her Chelsea showroom, New York Vintage, in 2000. The place was a direct hit. “Sarah was one of my early patrons,” Hoey advised The Post of Parker, in an unique interview. “She came in for herself, and then the design team from ‘Sex and the City’ came in as well.”
Since then, Hoey has supplied classic clothes for films that embody “Wolf of Wall Street,” “The Great Gatsby” and “Men in Black III.” While she is proud to see her clothes on the large display screen, in terms of her collectible clothes, there’s a larger mission at work. “
We have particular, certainly one of a form items, which might be in any other case unattainable,” she stated. “They had first lives when they first came out. Now, through use in movies and on photo shoots, they get second lives. For me, that is what’s fulfilling. With the auction, other people will enjoy this clothing that has meant so much to me.”
Here are the again tales on Hoey’s finds which might be set to hit the public sale block.
Taxidermy chook headpiece worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘Sex and the City’ film and ‘And Just Like That‘
Auction estimate: $40,000-$70,000
Dating again to the 1800s, this unique headpiece — that includes the taxidermied head of a chook of paradise — has develop into the public sale’s famous person merchandise after gaining “Sex and the City” notoriety.
The fascinator divided fashionistas when Parker, as Carrie Bradshaw, first wore it for her wedding-that-wasn’t within the 2008 film.
Parker beforehand advised Vogue that, whereas she and the wardrobe group cherished the piece, she didn’t suppose director Michael Patrick King would go for it. So the actress simply didn’t inform him and confirmed up sporting it.
“And when I came to the set, he was like, ‘Why is there a bird on your head?’ And I was like, ‘Look at the bird. You would’ve made the same decision.’” she stated. “Of course, you know he argued against, and he wins a lot, for good reason … but we won.”
Hoey recalled: “As soon as the show aired, this piece was iconic. I’ve had numerous requests from people who just want to see the bird hat.”
She obtained the piece at an public sale of collectibles being deaccessioned from a museum, and it landed within the film after Parker and the wardrobe crew paid a go to to Hoey’s showroom.
“We’ve been a revolving source for [the ‘Sex and the City’ universe],” stated Hoey. “Sarah loves mixing contemporary with vintage and fell in love with the bird hat. She decided it would be perfect to finish her look … It is one of the few garments from the show that she wore but did not keep.”
But Parker did put on it once more this 12 months, for the spinoff collection “And Just Like That.”
“After the show aired,” stated Hoey, “I was contacted by a Saudi princess. She offered me $100,000 for the hat. But it was not for sale then … Now it is in good company, in an auction alongside garments worn by Princess Di.”
Vintage Norman Norell gown worn by Michelle Obama on the “Christmas in Washington” television special
Estimate: $30,000-$60,000
When Hoey’s phone lit up with an unbelievable caller ID — the White House — in 2010, “I thought it was spam,” she said.
“But it was actually Michelle Obama’s stylist, recommended to me by one of my clients.”
They were looking for a special dress for the First Lady to wear for the holiday special “Christmas in Washington,” featuring the Obama family. Hoey’s black-lace vintage number, designed by American couturier Norman Norell, circa 1950s, fit the bill.
“I can only describe seeing Michelle Obama wearing the dress as surreal,” said Hoey. “It was the moment that cemented my place in the world of vintage fashion. This was the first time that a First Lady wore vintage and it opened the door for other people to start wearing pre-loved clothing.”
While Hoey usually earns her money from renting out vintage wear, an exception was made for Obama and she loaned it gratis. “Her wearing it was such an honor.”
Lace veil worn by Madonna on the cover of Vanity Fair
Estimate: $10,000-$30,000
For the February 2023 cover of Vanity Fair, Madonna wanted precisely the proper look to match the headline: The Icon Issue.
Having beforehand labored with the singer, Hoey knew the drill.
“Madonna’s stylist called; we talked about the vision and I looked at reference images,” stated Hoey. “Among a number of different ideas, one was inspired by ‘Like a Virgin’ and the veil was a specific request.”
About 100 gadgets, together with this early 20th-century Brussels lace veil. “It’s about seven feet long and I bought it auction,” stated Hoey. “The length was what struck me.”
As for why Madge selected it, Hoey stated, “The veil is essential in depicting the image of the virgin. It was layered with a Dolce and Gabbana piece … My clothing has been in a lot of magazines, but this was incredible because it was Madonna.”
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