The late “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher may finally be getting her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, but it looks like it won’t be enough to sell her classic Princess Leia outfit.
Despite huge public interest, the iconic white dress failed to sell during an auction held late last month.
‘Star Wars’ Princess Leia Dress Worn by Late Actress Carrie Fisher Fails to Sell at Auction
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The Daily Mail reports that Princess Leia’s iconic white dress from the first “Star Wars” movie failed to sell at auction despite a bid of nearly a million dollars. The dress was found in an attic in London and was stuffed into the attic where it spent nearly forty years gathering dust.
The dress was brought home by a crew member from the set and given to a friend, allowing them to wear it to a party, but was largely forgotten until recently. The dress reportedly fetched £770,000 at auction, despite wine and food allegedly being spilled on it.
The white fabric is said to have undergone an eight-month professional cleaning and restoration project costing thousands of ringgit. Some repairs include installing gauze to protect fragile parts of the garment, filling holes and stitching seams.
“There wasn’t the same push for preservation back then and a lot of things were thrown away or burned after production. But some debris was picked up by the workers and the dress went into the crew’s loft,” a Propstore source said.
The Seller of the Iconic Princess Leia Dress Will Most Likely Reach a Deal With a Private Buyer
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Despite the great offer, the dress didn’t sell because it was less than the seller’s minimum selling price; however, it is likely that the seller will contact the top bidder and try to negotiate a deal behind closed doors to hand over the dress.
A spokesperson for the auction released a statement, saying, “The dress failed to meet its reserve price and therefore remains unsold. Propstore is actively accepting post-auction bids on the work. It may be sold after auction in a private treaty sale, or may be offered again in a future auction.” They added, “We appreciate all the interest in the dress – we are delighted to present this historic piece.”
Props Collector Stephen Lane Reveals Blood On ‘Star Wars’ Costume
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Prop collector Stephen Lane tracked down the dress after initially believing it had been discarded after production wrapped filming. When I was first told about the dress, I couldn’t believe it. Everyone has concluded that it no longer exists. Nobody found Princess Leia’s dress,” he said. “But then I went to see this former crew member and hanging on the back of the door was this old worn-out plastic bag, and the clothes were folded in the bottom of the plastic bag.”
“It was in very bad shape but was instantly recognisable. It came out dirty and torn,” he added. Finally, a friend recommended professional restorer Janie Lightfoot, recommended by the Victoria and Albert Museum. “They had to analyze all the marks on the clothes – and found food, wine, and even blood,” he revealed. “We’re all wondering ‘What kind of party is this?’”
“The dress has a kind of cover that goes over the sleeves and is a little restrictive because it prevents you from raising your arms above shoulder level. But whoever wore it at the event must have been waving because it was all torn,” he explained. Eventually, Lane sold the dress to a private collection.
The Dress Was Designed By John Mollo, Who Won An Oscar For Costume Design
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Brandon Alinger, Propstore’s chief operating officer, told the New York Times that it was “hard work” trying to repair the dress, which appeared in the final Throne Room Scene of 1977’s “A New Hope.” Alinger said, “Imagine someone bending over with a microscope or magnifying glass, examine the small holes and try to fill them with similar material.”
The dress was made by leading clothing house Bermans and Nathans in collaboration with French dressmakers. The costume was styled by John Mollo, who went on to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design for the film.
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