Five-Decade Hollywood Costume Designer Plans LA Auction
Five-Decade Hollywood Costume Designer Plans LA Auction
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AMI’s name reflects both the French word for “friend” and designer Alexandre Mattiussi’s initials, underscoring the label’s intended friendly, personal spirit. Mattiussi founded the brand after working at established Parisian fashion houses, drawing on his experience in menswear, tailoring, fabrics and French craftsmanship.
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The costume designer’s archive includes drawings of Elton John, Cher and Judy Garland, including sketches from Garland’s television specials when he was still an assistant. He said he wanted to auction items because he had accumulated so much material and believed serious collectors would value the memorabilia.
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The designer outfitted Cher for the 1988 Academy Awards, where she accepted the Best Actress Oscar for “Moonstruck”; the auction also includes costumes associated with Raquel Welch, Lauren Bacall and Carol Burnett.
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A legendary Hollywood costume designer is putting five decades of iconic stage and screen work up for auction in Los Angeles. The collection features hand-sketched designs and actual costumes worn by Cher, Madonna, Elton John and Judy Garland — artifacts from some of entertainment's biggest moments. Filmibeat reports the designer accumulated so much material over his career that he decided serious collectors should have access to these pieces of pop culture history.
Cher's Oscar Dress and Other Historic Pieces
One standout piece is the gown Filmibeat documented that Cher wore when she accepted the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1988 for "Moonstruck." The auction also includes costumes connected to Raquel Welch, Lauren Bacall and Carol Burnett. Each item tells a story about a performer's most memorable public moments.
A Career Sketching Entertainment Royalty
The designer's archive spans more than 50 years in the entertainment industry. His drawings document Elton John, Cher, and Judy Garland, including sketches from Garland's television specials when he was just an assistant. These sketches reveal the creative thinking behind costumes that became instantly recognizable to millions of viewers worldwide.
Why Now Is the Right Time to Sell
The designer explained that he wanted to auction the collection because the volume of accumulated material had become too large to manage alone. He believed that serious costume and entertainment collectors would treasure and properly preserve these pieces. The decision lets him share his life's work while ensuring it reaches people who genuinely value it.
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