1 of 2 2 of 2 Ssense Fashion 0 Hypes 5 Nicolaus Li In this Article. “A blend of acrylic, mohair and Lycra with five-button closure (one button absent), with two exterior pockets, a burn hole and discoloration near left pocket and discoloration on right pocket,” the sweater’s sale could easily more than double the “investment” of its current possessor.Īnd if you’re wondering why Kurt’s cardigan isn’t the property of his immediate family (or at least his bandmates), its purchase comes with a signed letter of authenticity from a “close friend of the Cobain family” who acquired the Cardigan long ago.Ĭobain’s Unplugged cardigan is the standout prize in Julien’s upcoming “Icons & Idols: Rock ‘N’ Roll Auction.” You can place bids remotely and follow the auction live here on October 25 and 26. Vetements Releases a Replica of Kurt Cobains Iconic Cardigan Part of the late grunge artist’s signature look.
This was, of course, a report of how a cardigan worn by Cobain for a 1993 MTV Unplugged performance sold at auction for the grand and unexpected price of 137,500. A quarter-century after grunges enigmatic rhapsodist took his own life, Kurt Cobains iconic cigarette-singed cardigan worn during Nirvanas 1993 Unplugged performance has sold for nearly 500,000. Julien’s set the pre-auction estimate at $200,000, with the garment expected to net a final sale price of more than $300,000. Yesterday’s Guardian had a lovely little piece called Smells like Kurt Cobain: his 137,500 cardigan deconstructed.
For his fans from around the world, MLJ has good news for you his iconic ambrosial sweater is now available for you to get your hands on. Even in the early 90s, he gave us that aesthetic vibe. But unfortunately Cobain’s cardigan is the property of a poseur fan drooling over the exorbitant return he’ll reap when the rook hits the auction block on October 25. Left us at an early age of 27, Kurt Cobain was one of the most famed musicians of his time. If that last line in particular made you as an aged Nirvana fan wretch, you’re among friends.
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