Elton John's Video-Worn Pierrot Costume....

Description

Elton John's Video-Worn Pierrot Costume. Elton John donned this sequin-encrusted suit for two music videos: "Chloe" from The Fox LP (1981) and "Cry to Heaven" from his Ice on Fire album (1985). The costume was presented to John by a German pierrot in the '70s and after years of use it was auctioned at Sotheby's, London, in September of 1988 and later donated to a charity auction in aid of Heartbeat 2000 in 1991. In Very Good condition with obvious wear from stage/performance use. Included are images of Elton in the costume as well as a b&w photo of the piece signed by John.

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