BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) 鈥� Janet Jackson鈥檚 ensembles she wore in the 鈥淪cream鈥� music video opposite of her brother Michael Jackson are among the items up for bid in a three-day auction.
Julien鈥檚 Auctions says her black circular bubble textured fabric long-sleeve shirt, black patent leather pants and black patent leather over-the-ankle boots sold for $125,000 Saturday. The auction called 鈥淚conic Treasures From the Legendary Career and Life of Janet Jackson鈥� will be held until Sunday, the singer鈥檚 55th birthday.
Jackson partnered with Juilen鈥檚 Auctions to sell more than 1,000 items from her career and personal treasures. The auction was held live in Beverly Hills, California, and shown on Julien鈥檚 .
A portion of the proceeds will go toward Compassion International, an organization that helps children escape from poverty.
Jackson鈥檚 floor-length metallic silver coat with lambskin shearling lining, cuffs and collar, designed by Helen Storey, was bought for $50,000. Her silver string bikini and a pair of matching pants worn underneath the coat by Jackson sold for $25,600.
On Friday, Jackson鈥檚 original jacket from her 1990 Rhythm Nation Tour along with a black 鈥�1814鈥� cap and black satin gloves with metal plaque decoration was sold for $81,250.
Other items such as Jackson鈥檚 silver-tone hoop earring suspending a key worn at the 1987 Soul Train Awards and her Rhythm Nation Tour sold for $43,750.
The Associated Press
