A new auction benefitting the Whitney E. Houston Foundation will take place on Aug. 11, and includes outfits the star wore onstage
Credit: Marc Bryan Brown/Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston/Julien’s Auctions
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- A Whitney Houston auction will feature personal items like a Dolce & Gabbana gown and a Richard Avedon portrait
- Proceeds will benefit the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, supporting scholarships and community initiatives
- Highlights will preview at the Legacy of Love Gala on Houston’s birthday with Babyface headlining the event
A new Whitney Houston auction, benefiting the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, is set to take place on Aug. 11 beginning at 1 p.m. EST, through Julien’s Auctions.
Fans will have a chance to bid on some of Houston’s more personal items, like a Dolce & Gabbana dress she wore on her My Love Is Your Love World Tour, and a Richard Avedon portrait that was hung in her office.
“This auction is a powerful celebration of Whitney’s extraordinary life, artistry, and lasting impact,” Martin Nolan, the co-founder and executive director at Julien’s tells PEOPLE.
“Each lot tells a story from iconic stage-worn wardrobe and treasured personal accessories. More importantly, every item sold helps carry her legacy forward with 100% of the proceeds benefiting The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation directly supporting programs, scholarships, and community initiatives that empower individuals, strengthen families, and create lasting opportunities.”
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Pat Houston, president of the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and the executor of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston said in a statement, “This is our second year with Julien’s Auctions and their global reach has been fantastic,”
“This year, we have some super great one-of-a-kind memorabilia from Whitney’s archives and we are excited about the auction.”
A special preview of auction highlights will be on view at the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation’s 5th Annual Legacy of Love Gala, which will take place on Aug. 8, on what would have been Houston’s 63rd birthday.
The event, themed “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” will be held at The Whitley Hotel Atlanta and feature Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds as the headline performer.
See below for more items up for grabs.
Credit: Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston/Julien’s Auctions
MCM Visetos Monogram Canvas Luggage Three-Piece Set
(Estimate $5,000-$7,000)
Credit: Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston/Julien’s Auctions
2009-2010 “Nothing But Love World Tour” Burberry Coat
(Estimate $3,000-$5,000)
Credit: Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston/Julien’s Auctions
1999 “VH1 Divas” Stage-Worn Versace Red Leather Set
(Estimate $3,000-$5,000)
Credit: Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston/Julien’s Auctions
1988 American Music Awards Stage-Worn Mini Dress
(Estimate $3,000-$5,000)
Credit: Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston/Julien’s Auctions
1998-1999 “My Love Is Your Love World Tour” Dolce & Gabbana Fitting-Worn Gown
(Estimate $2,000-$3,000)
Credit: Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston/Julien’s Auctions
Bob Mackie Embellished Jacket
(Estimate $2,000-$3,000)
Credit: Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston/Julien’s Auctions
1987 Portrait by Richard Avedon that Hung in Her Office
(Estimate $700-$900)
Credit: Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston/Julien’s Auctions
- RIAA-Certified “9x Platinum” Sales Award for “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”
- (Estimate $3,000-$5,000)
- Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done in person on the day of the auction, or online before the sale at Julien’s Auctions
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