ECONOMY & WORK
MONEY 101
NEWS
PERSONAL FINANCE
NET WORTH
About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use DMCA Opt-out of personalized ads
© Copyright 2023 Market Realist. Market Realist is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.
MARKETREALIST.COM / NEWS

Antiques Roadshow tells guest his dress from the '80s is worth $7,500 as it belonged to a Hollywood icon

The dress from the 'Sultan of Sequins' had much more value than what the owner expected.
PUBLISHED SEP 15, 2024
Screenshot from the YouTube video @PBS Antiques Roadshow
Screenshot from the YouTube video @PBS Antiques Roadshow

The PBS series, Antiques Roadshow, uncovered several historical artifacts over its long run. Guests on the show often bring treasures the glamorous world of Hollywood, sometimes with zero idea about them or their true value. In one such episode, expert Steven Porterfield was delighted to see a precious dress designed by legendary designer Bob Mackie and worn by actress Brooke Shields. The guest was left in shock after the evaluation.

Screenshot from the YouTube video | YouTube | Antiques Roadshow PBS
Screenshot from the YouTube video | YouTube | Antiques Roadshow PBS

Appearing on the show at Palm Springs in 2016, the man brought a sequined dress that he got as a gift from the "Pretty Baby" actress. He explained that he was working as a hairdresser in New York City, and Shields was his client at the time.

Brooke Shields wearing a pink ruffled dress and a jeweled headpiece; circa 1970 | Getty Images | Photo by Art Zelin
Brooke Shields wearing a pink ruffled dress and a jeweled headpiece; circa 1970 | Getty Images | Photo by Art Zelin

Shields is perhaps best known for her role in the controversial film "Pretty Baby," and several other films in the late 1970s and early 80s. She also starred in popular TV shows like "Lipstick Jungle", "Jane the Virgin", and "Suddenly Susan", for which she received two Golden Globe nominations. 



 

Towards the end of the Broadway production of her show "Grease", Shields surprised the man with the dress and told him that if he could fit into it and wear it before her stint ended, he could keep it.

The man did exactly that and showed up wearing the dress at the curtain call of the show. He even had a picture to show in which he was seen wearing the dress and handing flowers to Shields at the event. As promised, he got to keep the dress and he recalled that the actress was "kind enough" to autograph the dress as well.  

Screenshot from the YouTube video | YouTube |
Screenshot from the YouTube video | YouTube | Antiques Roadshow PBS

In the YouTube video, the man added that a few days later, he met  designer Bob Mackie at an event. He showed the legendary designer his creation, and he too autographed the dress and gave him the sketch that he had drawn for it.

Looking at the pictures, Porterfield asked the man how it was working with the actress. The hairdresser replied that she was "absolutely one of the most charming, professional, and giving people," and she gave him the dress to encourage more donations for the charity work he did.  

Porterfield pointed out that Mackie was also a legend in the business and he had worked in popular shows like "The Carol Burnett Show", and with prominent people like Cher, Dolly Parton, Lucille Ball, Tina Turner, and more.

Designer Bob Mackie poses for a portrait in 2010 | Getty Images | Photo by Harry Langdon
Designer Bob Mackie poses for a portrait in 2010 | Getty Images | Photo by Harry Langdon

Porterfield then said that a dress alone from "The Sultan of Sequins" would go for at least $1,000. However, there was something special about the dress as it was autographed by both Mackie and Shields for whom the dress was specially designed in the 1980s.

Screenshot from the YouTube video | YouTube | Antiques Roadshow PBS
Screenshot from the YouTube video | YouTube | Antiques Roadshow PBS

He then showed the signatures which were at a 'bold' part on the dress according to the expert. While Mackie's signature beside the label appeared intact, Shields' signature looked faded as if she had used an ordinary ink pen. 

Screenshot from the YouTube video | YouTube | Antiques Roadshow PBS
Screenshot from the YouTube video | YouTube | Antiques Roadshow PBS

Thus the appraiser estimated that  the dress could easily fetch up to $7,500 at an auction. The owner of the dress smiled as he called the dress "the best gift ever."

MORE ON MARKET REALIST
Dwyane 'the Rock' Johnson said that his friend's actions changed the course of his life.
1 hour ago
The Texas inventor pitched a generator named after him on the third season of Shark Tank.
16 hours ago
Despite putting the contestant in an awkward position the host did get the audience to laugh.
1 day ago
Although fans have admired his energy on the episode for years, Paul revealed why he wasn't too happy.
1 day ago
It took more than a decade and an amazing invention for Les Cookson to secure a deal on Shark Tank.
1 day ago
The contestant was also defended by some who said they would've made the same mistake.
2 days ago
While the item received a record-breaking appraisal, a flaw prevented its value from going higher.
2 days ago
She has starred in classic films such as "Sixteen Candles", "The Lost Boys", and "Twister".
2 days ago
What is Judy Sheindlin’s salary per episode? Here’s what we know about the TV judge and her new IMDb TV show, ‘Judy Justice.’
3 days ago
Sajak was criticized by fans on the internet but the contestant clarified that it was just for fun.
3 days ago
Danielle Perez had gone viral after talking about the awkward moment on "The Price is Right" on social media.
4 days ago
The singer also got Malone's number but is only focusing on sharing his work with him for now.
4 days ago
The incident did not bring down the woman's excitement as she kept jumping on stage.
4 days ago
The guest had no idea whose face was engraved on the top of the box and how much it cost.
5 days ago
The young entrepreneur saw a common problem kids his age faced and came up with an invention.
5 days ago
It was a gift from the father of his first client to whom he had sold a condo.
5 days ago
The singer wanted to celebrate his journey by sending fans to the place linked to his early days.
5 days ago
Wait till you hear the list of weird prizes that 'Price is Right' gave in the '50s.
6 days ago
The bottled water from the popular retailer has nanoplastic particles more than the firm's limits.
6 days ago
Most of the sharks had concerns about water pressure even though the product impressed them.
6 days ago