A collection of Amy Winehouse‘s iconic looks and personal belongings, including a used tube of her signature Rimmel eyeliner, are headed to auction.
The English singer – known for the hits ‘Back To Black’ and her cover of ‘Valerie’ – passed away at age 27 from accidental alcohol poisoning in 2011 after stuggling with addiction.
The treasure trove totals 50 pieces and will be made available during Julien’s Auctions’ upcoming ‘Music Icons’ event in New York City.
It is a three-day extravaganza that kicks off on Friday, May 19 and will come to a close on Sunday, May 21.
The auction will be held in-person at the Hard Rock Cafe in NYC’s Times Square, as well as online via a livestream.
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A collection of Amy Winehouse’s iconic looks and personal belongings are headed to auction; Winehouse sen in 2007
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This includes a used tube of her signature Rimmel eyeliner
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Recognizable: The busty pink, red and yellow dress the Grammy Award-winner famously wore in the music video for her 2004 hit, F**k Me Pumps
Julien’s Auctions released preview images of the Winehouse collection on Wednesday.
The busty pink, red and yellow dress the Grammy Award-winner famously wore in the music video for her 2004 hit, F**k Me Pumps is a clear standout.
The song was released in August 2004 and is the fourth and final single off Winehouse’s debut album Frank.
Much of the lot consists of costumes designed specifically for her 2011 European tour, which was abruptly canceled after just one performance.
Her kick off show in Serbia that June was branded a ‘disaster’ and a spokesperson for Winehouse announced that remaining tour dates would be scrapped.
That show would end up being her last as she would tragically pass away at her London home just over a month later.
The singer-songwriter was known for her Rockabilly fashion sense – which blends 1950s era glam with elements of punk rock.
And this style is reflected in Winehouse’s tour costumes, all of which are wiggle dresses in bold vintage patterns with halter necklines.
Several sketches by Winehouse’s close friend and stylist Naomi Parry depict the early design stages.
They include various notes regarding fit, pattern and style.
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Ballet slippers: There’s a worn pair of Winehouse’s go-to pink ballet slippers – which she is seen wearing in various paparazzi photos taken from 2007 to 2010
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Winehouse seen wearing a pair of her ballet slippers in 2010
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Throwback: A black-and-white striped tube top Winehouse was photographed wearing in 2005 was also obtained
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Tour costumes: Much of the lot consists of costumes designed specifically for her 2011 European tour
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Style: The singer-songwriter was known for her Rockabilly fashion sense – which blends 1950s era glam with elements of punk rock
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Canceled: The tour was abruptly canceled after just one performance, which means Amy did not have a chance to wear many of the looks
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Creations: Winehouse’s stylist Naomi Parry was behind the tour looks
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Patterns: The tour dresses come in a variety of patterns
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Designs: Several sketches by Winehouse’s close friend and stylist Naomi Parry depict the early stages of the dress designs
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Notes: They include various notes regarding fit, pattern and style
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One page includes a sketch of Winehouse modeling one of the imagined looks
One page includes a sketch of Winehouse modeling one of the imagined looks.
There’s a worn pair of Winehouse’s go-to pink ballet slippers – which she is seen wearing in various paparazzi photos taken from 2007 to 2010.
A black-and-white striped tube top Winehouse was photographed wearing in 2005 was also obtained.
One of Winehouse’s black lace bras and two pinup-inspired bikinis are part of the selection.
There are also a hoard of designer items, including a black Dolce & Gabbana dress, that Winehouse had collected in the years before her death.
Along with Winehouse’s jet black liner, fans can get their hands on a used tube of her favorite MAC lipstick in a vibrant coral pink shade.
A bottle of Winehouse’s personal bath oil is also available.
There is a vibrant blue cotton Egyptian dress that was beloved by Winehouse featuring various burns and stains.
Several evening dresses, including a gray snakeskin shift with exaggerated hips, are on display.
Winehouse boasted a vast supply of vintage clothing ranging from silk floral blouses to a pastel yellow Ralph Lauren sweater vest.
There are a number of boleros, argyle sweaters, graphic tees, minidresses and more to browse through.
Those looking for collectables to frame also have options to choose from.
A signed photo of Winehouse is up for grabs along with a large selection of collage artwork, one of which includes a photo from her final performance in Serbia.
Julien’s Auctions will be auctioning off over 1,200 items belonging to many of the biggest names in music, including Kurt Cobain and Tupac Shakur.
Winehouse’s collection is listed as ‘exclusive,’ along with items owned by Bill Wyman, Julian Lennon, Bette Midler and Phil Spector.
The ‘grand finale’ will feature property belonging to pop icon and Michael Jackson’s little sister Janet Jackson.
News of Winehouse’s items going on the auction block comes amid shooting on the controversial biopic Back To Black starring Marisa Abela.
Though it is being made with the full support of Amy’s family, fans and friends of the late singer-songwriter have voiced outrage over the production.
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Intimates: One of Winehouse’s black lace bras
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Swimwear: Two of Winehouse’s personal bikinis are up for grabs
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There is a vibrant blue cotton Egyptian dress that was beloved by Winehouse featuring various burns and stains
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Along with Winehouse’s jet black liner, fans can get their hands on a used tube of her favorite MAC lipstick in a vibrant coral pink shade
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A bottle of Winehouse’s personal bath oil is also available
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Also up for grabs is a signed portrait on Winehouse
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Designer: There are also a hoard of designer items, including a black Dolce & Gabbana dress, that Winehouse had collected in the years before her death
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(L-R) Black and white dress by Fred Perry, strapless floral dress by Juicy Couture, black halter dress by Fred Perry and blue one-shoulder dress by Preen
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Leopard: Winehouse’s blue leopard wiggle dress
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Evening wear: There is also a selection of evening wear
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One of Winehouse’s ensembles consisting of a brown plaid skirt and a puff-sleeve blouse
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Winehouse boasted a vast collection of vintage clothing
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There are a number of boleros
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A stunning silk floral blouse is on display
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Preppy: There is a pastel yellow Ralph Lauren sweater vest, as well as a vintage argyle sweater and a beige button-up shirt
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A bright red knit top owned by Winehouse
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Collectables: Those looking for collectables to frame also have options to choose from, including collages
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A signed photo of Winehouse is up for grabs along with a large selection of collage artwork, one of which includes a photo from her final performance in Serbia (pictured)
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(L-R) a collage titled ‘Just Me’ and a collage titled ‘Itsy Bitsy Camden’
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The English singer – known for the hits ‘Back To Black’ and ‘Valerie’ – passed away at age 27 from accidental alcohol poisoning in 2011 after years of struggling with addiction
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Coming soon: The treasure trove totals 50 pieces and will be made available during Julien’s Auctions ‘ upcoming ‘Music Icons’ event in New York City. It is a three-day extravaganza that kicks off on Friday, May 19 and will come to a close on Sunday, May 21
Despite it being almost 12 years since Amy was found unresponsive at her townhouse in Camden, north London, in July 2011, her grief-stricken friends still believe it is early for such a film to be made.
Sources on the set of Back To Black – directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and named after Ms Winehouse’s hit 2006 album – say that filming is only due to last 10 weeks.
One insider said: ‘It all feels very fast, almost a bit smash and grab.’
Many have also doubted the film being made as a whole, accusing the project of ‘exploiting the singer’s legacy’ and ‘capitalising off her trauma’, with some calling for people to ‘just let her rest’.
