The military style jacket that Janet Jackson wore during her 1990 Rhythm Nation tour sold for US$81,250 (RM335,271) at a Beverly Hills auction yesterday, more than 20 times its pre-sale estimate.
The Rhythm Nation cropped black jacket with metal hardware was one of the highlights of a three-day sale of stage costumes and other memorabilia amassed over four decades by the singer. The tour was her first as a headline solo artist.
Julien’s Auctions said the jacket had been expected to sell for US$4,000-US$6,000. The buyer was not disclosed.
A portion of the auction proceeds will go to the Christian child sponsorship group Compassion International. Jackson will also give 100 per cent of sales of a limited edition three volume set of auction catalogs, offered at US$800, to the nonprofit.