Madonna's 1990s 'Blond Ambition' Corset Sells for Record $2.4 Million at London Auction
LONDON, UK – (5W1H Report) What: A iconic cone bra corset, famously worn by pop superstar Madonna during her 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour, was sold at a high-profile auction. The item, designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, set a new world record for a stage-worn costume. Who: The seller was a private collector, and the buyer, identified only as a "prominent European fashion museum," intends to display the piece publicly. When: The auction took place on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Sotheby's London. Where: The event occurred at Sotheby's prestigious auction house on New Bond Street, London. Why: The madonna corset achieved the staggering final price of $2.4 million (approximately 1.9 million British pounds), far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of $600,000, driven by intense bidding from both fashion houses and celebrity memorabilia investors. The sale underscores the enduring cultural and commercial value of Madonna's influence on pop music and fashion.