Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Dave Grohl Items Auctioned for Charity at LA Wildfire Event | Entertainment & Arts News
Celebrities such as Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Dave Grohl have generously donated memorabilia to aid fundraising efforts for those impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
As part of the Give A Frock campaign, nearly 80 outfits, instruments, and other cultural artifacts were auctioned, alongside a charity concert held earlier this month.
Chappell Roan’s contributions alone, including a sequined marching band unitard from her music video for the hit single “Hot To Go,” fetched a remarkable total of $117,475 (£92,439).
The polka-dot attire worn by Carpenter in the “Taste” music video sold for $22,225 (£17,000), while her blue velvet mini dress from “Please Please Please” received $34,925 (£26,000).
Chappell Roan’s Hot to Go music video outfit. Pic: Julien’s Auctions
Another of Roan’s outfits. Pic: Julien’s Auctions
An Epiphone DG-335 Pelham Blue Signature Model electric guitar, signed by Foo Fighters’ frontman Grohl, was sold for $50,800 (£39,000).
Other significant auction items included ear clips worn by Billie Eilish, a custom Gucci tracksuit made for Charli XCX for her Sweat tour, and a dress donned by Shirley Manson in Garbage’s “I Think I’m Paranoid” music video from 1998, alongside personalized Adidas tracksuits worn by the Beastie Boys during their 2004 tour.
Outfit worn by Sabrina Carpenter in the Taste music video. Pic: Julien’s Auctions
Pic: Julien’s Auctions
All proceeds from the auction will benefit charities such as One Voice, Altadena Girls, Pasadena Humane, and Friends in Deed, which provide support to those affected by the wildfires that occurred back in January.
This year, large areas of LA were devastated as fires swept through locations including Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Pasadena, and Altadena.
Dave Grohl Epiphone DG-335 signature model guitar. Pic: Julien’s Auctions
The wildfires caused an estimated economic impact of $250 billion (£197 billion), with real estate damages from the Palisades and Eaton fires anticipated to exceed $30 billion (£23 billion), according to analysis by the Los Angeles Times.
Over 16,200 structures were destroyed, and at least 29 lives were lost.
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Shirley Manson’s 1998 I Think I’m Paranoid polka dot dress. Pic: Julien’s Auctions
“We are ecstatic about the tremendous success of today’s auction and profoundly grateful for the overwhelming support from all the stars who came together to donate their most iconic outfits and items for this worthy cause,” Martin Nolan, executive director and co-founder of Julien’s Auctions, stated.
