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FABULOUS CLOTHING AND COSTUMES WORN AND OWNED BY
CAROL CHANNING
Purchased directly from the Carol Channing Auction. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity. A Rare opportunity to own items from a Show Business Legend. These clothes are One-of-A-Kind and Collectable.

AUTHENTIC - CAROL CHANNING /
BOB MACKIE "Diamonds" Dress

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# 3300 - c. 1975 Original BOB MACKIE Silver Beaded Fringe Dress Worn by CAROL CHANNING!  First off, I love what I found online... 

Carol wore many of her pieces multiple times, and had certain "iconic" designs that she would wear over and over again! In 2007, someone robbed Carol of her original, most famous 1974 Bob Mackie "Diamonds" dress that she wore on stage in Gentleman Prefer Blondes, which was valued at $150,000!!  Luckily the dress was recovered and returned to Ms. Channing and has since gone to the Smithsonian.  So she obviously values these dresses highly!!!  As for this Bob Mackie Diamonds dress, the sketch for the shorter version of this dress designed for the 1974 Broadway production of Lorelie sold at auction for $960! (the sketch only!)!  Condition is Good... amazing for such a heavy dress!  The netting at the shoulders is a bit torn under and the dress weighs a ton (OK, I'm slightly exaggerating!).    MORE PHOTOS COMING....

$ 7,500.  ORDER

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
(check measurements above)

  ALL ITEMS BELOW ARE SOLD!  SORRY! 
AUTHENTIC - Carol Channing 
By Bob Mackie

SOLD

# 3281 - c. 1960's Magnificent 2-piece Performance Costume owned and worn by CAROL CHANNING Designed by BOB MACKIE! Amazingly...Carol Channing just called me (really!!) to buy back this elaborate red sequin lined white satin coat which was worn during the "Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey" television special. SO... it's the fully sequined micro-miniskirt (with sexy slit) and fully sequined tunic with attached mega beaded belt with long beaded fringe, which is still available. I asked Carol where she wore the miniskirt outfit, and she said it was for another TV special sometime between 1968-1973 (during the time of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In) . All pieces were designed by Bob Mackie specifically for Carol Channing. The costume was professionally dry cleaned prior to my purchase. Excellent condition for a performance outfit!!!! Carol Channing is back! She was just awarded the FIRST sidewalk star on New York City's new "Broadway Walk of Fame", won the first "Oscar Hammerstein Award" for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theater, and is back out performing! I have a few other Carol Channing wardrobe and costumes coming up soon for sale. All came directly from Carol through auction. Guaranteed original. Just ask Carol!! :) The tunic measures 34-37" bust (stretches), and up to 36" hips (best for smaller),  length is 30" from shoulder to bottom,  sleeve measures 32" from back of midneck down over shoulder to end of sleeve.  Skirt measures 20.5" long from waist to hem, and waist measures 25/26".... the hips are open as the skirt is a wrap and is meant to be open (a lot!) on the leg under the long beaded piece. Skirt also has a sequin buckle at the waist. MUSEUM QUALITY. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by Ms. Carol Channing.  The COAT was worn by Carol on November 11, 2006 at the Actors' Fund of America presents: "Everything's Coming Up Roses"

2- piece Dress is SOLD
NOTE: Coat was purchased back by Carol Channing herself !!

Approx. - SIZE 2/4   ORDER
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AUTHENTIC - CAROL CHANNING
Worn on The 1975 Tony's Awards Show!

SOLD


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkRjuWb5CQA

 

# 3293 - RARE!!!!!  c. 1975 Original CAROL CHANNING Worn Complete Costume with Headpiece from the 1975 Tony Awards Telecast!  Grace Costumes, NY Tag with Carol Channing's Hand-written Name!  Unbelievable complete costume worn by Carol Channing on the 1975 Tony Awards Show!  YES, the headpiece comes with it... It's wild!  Carol Channing was a presenter at the Tony awards that year which took place at the Winter Garden Theater in NYC...  and so to salute that historic theater, she took the opportunity to make fun of herself!  Carol wore this outfit that was an overblown version of the vampy costumes she wore for her only Broadway flop entitled The Vamp only running 60 performances from Nov. 10 through Dec. 31, 1955 at the Winter Garden Theater. Check out the funny YouTube clip of her speech while wearing this outfit complete with elaborate headpiece!!  This item DOES come with a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) from the Carol Channing auction... though you barely need it with the YouTube video as ironclad authenticity.  I mean... I can guarantee you that there aren't two of these costumes out there!!  :)  Mr. Mackie had just worked with Ms. Channing on her Broadway play, Lorelei  in 1974. Four piece set of fuchsia metallic chiffon lined in gold netting, edged with silver beads, rhinestones and gold bullion trim with huge faux pearls. Sleeveless dress with hoop skirt.  The sleeves (elastic top) and pantaloons (elastic waist with metal zip back) are both separate. Finally comes WITH the wild headpiece with six stiff "curls" and large ornament at front. Excellent condition, near MINT condition!!  Very well constructed!  Huge head size as is... headpiece closes with velcro at back!!  Ready to ... wear???? :)  Measures:  36" bust (includes easily removable old hardened cup padding) 26-30" waist (hidden elastic), 23" long sleeves, 44" long pantaloons (Carol is TALL!). You'll never see another... after Bjork's swan dress, no one is willing to actually have fun at the any of the awards shows! How boring we all are these days!!!!!  FYI, Bob Mackie's Whoopie Goldberg Academy Awards "Queen Elizabeth I" gown sold at auction for $22,800!!!  NOTE:  Likely quite expensive to ship overseas due to size and shape of box.

SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 2-8
(check measurements above

AUTHENTIC - CAROL CHANNING /

SOLD
# 7495 - RARE!!!!! Original CAROL CHANNING Worn Silver Lame Jumpsuit Costume!  Grace Costumes Label with written Miss C. Channing's Name!  Previously sold at a Butterfield and Butterfield auction in 1995.  I have been searching for any photo of Carol Channing wearing this piece.  It's certainly easy to spot!!  Certainly looks like a stage entrance piece... but who knows.   More photos and information coming.... 

 

SOLD

AUTHENTIC - Worn by Carol
Channing on "The Love Boat"


SOLD on LAYAWAY 
# 7735 -  c. 1982 NOLAN MILLER COUTURE White Faux Mink "Entrance" or "Opera" Trained Coat with Hood and Ostrich Feather Trim Worn by CAROL CHANNING on TV Show "The Love Boat"!  Attention Rihanna or someone else who wants to make a GRAND ENTRANCE at the next MET Gala! :)  Or perhaps Victoria Secret would like this for their next fashion show??  Or for any of you who want to be "seen".... I give you this incredible white faux fur hooded trained coat trimmed in white ostrich feathers giving the effect of fox fur trim. Wide bell sleeves add to the drama! Just awesome!!  Nolan Miller (you know, the designer of major fashion 1980s TV shows including "Dynasty") created this couture (one of a kind... I am sure!) coat for Carol Channing to wear on the TV Show, "The Love Boat" in the star studded 2 hour extravaganza episode entitled "The Musical/My Ex-Mom/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Aunt, the Worrier" (also called "The Love Boat Follies") original airing on Feb. 27, 1982.  The episode included the combined musical talents of top stars: Ethel Merman, Van Johnson, Ann Miller, Della Reese, Cab Calloway and Carol Channing.   has a plastic band built into the hood.  This will fit a variety of sizes... and it's TALL... as Carol Channing is 6' tall..... though can be worn by a shorter gal... it will just be even more trained.  Excellent condition.  Final Sale Movie/Memorabilia piece. 

$ 2,895.  SOLD on LAYAWAY 

 

AUTHENTIC - Carol Channing Owned

SOLD
#3285 - c. 1980's CAROL CHANNING's RALPH LAUREN Military Style Double Breasted Skirt Suit of Navy Wool Worn for her Personal Appearances!  Just what you'd expect from Carol.  She loves the military look.  You will see her in many similar suits over the years.  I'm sure if I look hard enough I will find a photo of her in this suit, but since I don't have the time, I will price for you to find the photo yourself ! :)  Navy wool Ralph Lauren suit with gold buttons and gold braided nehru neck.   Excellent condition.  Worn at the New Dramatist Luncheon on May 8, 1990.

$ 785. SOLD

Approx. - 4/6
(check measurements above)

 

AUTHENTIC - Carol Channing / Bob Mackie

SOLD
#3287 - c. 1960's CAROL CHANNING's Red Winter Military Costume Jacket Designed by BOB MACKIE! Fine Hollywood Memorabilia piece by the Master, Bob Mackie and worn by Carol Channing! This red military jacket features gold velvet cuffs and brass buttons and zips up the back for quick costume change. It is a very heavy-weight winter jacket, designed not to show the warmth, so it was likely worn for an outside concert - she looked like a real trooper out in the cold without wearing a coat... but trust me, she was warm! Comes with original COA (Certificate of Authenticity) from TreasureQuest Auction Galleries and signed by Carol Channing. Very Good condition with just some wear to the the gold braiding at neckline / epaulets as shown. Tassel at back zipper allows for easy zip down.

$ 695. SOLD

Approx. - 4-8
(check measurements above)

AUTHENTIC - Carol Channing Owned

SOLD
#3294 - c. 1970's CAROL CHANNING's Black Velvet Coat with Satin Trim Worn for her Personal Appearances!  The basic evening coat of black velvet and wide black satin lapels with more black satin trim at cuffs and pockets. 

$ 685. SOLD

 

Approx. - 4-8
(check measurements above)

 

AUTHENTIC - Carol Channing Owned

SOLD
#3298 - c. 1970's CAROL CHANNING's HALSTON 3-piece Pants Suit of White with Black Trim Worn for her Personal Appearances!   3-pieces consisting of Jacket, Vest and Pants by the highly coveted 1970's designer, Halston. 

$ 785. SOLD

Approx. - 4/6
(check measurements above)

 

AUTHENTIC - CAROL CHANNING
WIG!

SOLD
#3293a - RARE!!!!!  c. 1975 Original CAROL CHANNING Worn Lace Front Wig!  This wig came to me in the same lot as the costume worn on the Tony Awards below.  I have a special fondness for wigs as they are so iconic!  Once brushed out, this IS Carol Channing!!!!  Excellent condition.  Ms. Channings name is not written inside. 

$ 645.  SOLD

 

AUTHENTIC - Carol Channing Owned

SOLD
#3295 & #3296 - c. 1970's CAROL CHANNING's  TWO Matching Red Silk Gowns Attributed to Hollywood Designer ORRY-KELLY!   Two... Two... Two gowns!  Yup... Often movies have more than one piece exactly the same incase something happens to the first.  So.. this was probably from a Carol Channing movie, but I have no idea from what. Sorry.  These came to me as "Orry-Kelly" gowns, but there are no labels... and the each have a few spots.  SO... I'm selling inexpensively and if you spend the time to find the movie.. you win!!!!  Once you know the movie, you will know the costume designer of that movie and voila!   

$ 150 each. SOLD

Approx. - 2/4
(check measurements above)

 

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