SOLD
10,000.00USD+ (2,000.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2018 Aug 25 @ 10:34UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This costume was acquired by the production for use by Whitney Houston as "Rachel Marron". Originally designed by Susan Nininger, the costume was further refined by Chris Gilman's team at Global Effects, Inc., with additional design work by Patrick Tatopoulos. This iconic costume consists of a chrome finish plastic chest piece, a cloth corset with various trim pieces, a metallic grey undersuit with some holes and rips from wear during filming, a large collar piece made of chrome balls, a belt with attached strings of chrome beads, a waist attachment with a metallic silver partial skirt, long gloves with attached decorations, metal arm cuffs, tall high heel boots with diamond shaped decoration down the side, and a silver plastic and metal head piece.
This costume was used to create the video shown in the background of the scene in the movie as well as the live concert footage of her on stage with some slight modifications between the two. In addition, this is the costume worn by Whitney on the poster image of Kevin Costner carrying her (though without the chest piece).
Both the corset and the gloves are marked "Darlene" on the inside and used by Whitney's stunt double during the scene when she is attacked on stage. The holes and damage to the grey undersuit was done by the production from the attack scene, as well there are some beads and chrome balls missing in places on the costume. Our ScreenUsed COA is signed by Chris Gilman, President of Global Effects, Inc, the company responsible for the creation of this piece.
Use the link below to watch the scene in the movie with this costume:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBQ1rflxXE
(copy and paste the above link to your browser)
The item(s) may have varying levels of wear and/or studio distressing, please see the listing images for exact condition.
Auction Location:
8367 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park, California, 91304, United States
Previewing Details:
Preview of auction lots are available starting August 11th at our SU Outlet store, located at 8367 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91304. Please email us at sales@screenused.com ahead of time to make an appointment, ensuring we can meet with you. Our regular store hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am-6pm - no appointment needed during these days and hours. For bidders not able to preview the lots, if you have additional questions on any item, please email us: sales@screenused.com. We remind the prospective buyers that these are rare collector pieces, and all sales are final.
California sales tax of 9.5% shall automatically be added to the purchase price for CA residents, unless exempted.
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
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