Irene Cara Estate white fur jacket with 17in extension COA. Unidentified white pelt that may have a fox or mink feel, more coarse than a rabbit feel, 22.5in long, 12in long under arms, 14.5in under arm sleeve length with 17in zippered extension, unsigned.
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PROVENANCE: Discovered in the personal touring trunk of Irene Cara on site at the estate of Irene Cara Escalera, Known professionally as Irene Cara, an Oscar, Grammy, Tony award winner. The multitalented singer, actress, musician and composer rose to international prominence with her starring role as Coco in the movie Fame which inspired a generation of performing arts academies, magnet schools and countless famous performers. Prior to Fame she was a child star as a recording artist and cast member of the first season of Electric Company and she followed up her Fame stardom with the iconic song What a Feeling from Flashdance and an international touring career interspersed with Hollywood movie and television appearances. Irene semi-retired to Florida and continued developing musical projects privately from her home. While All items in this auction were personally removed from her Largo, FL residence by our staff this lot more importantly was discovered inside her touring trunk. Within that trunk multiple television worn vintage garments have been identified and specifically noted in auction lot listings and it is highly likely many more of these trunk treasure trove discoveries will come to be linked to stage and screen concerts and appearances. Each lot comes with a Certificate of Authenticity authorized by her Estate Personal Representatives.

When we tried to zip the zipper caught in the fur, lower hem separating, interior lining stains, a few minor exterior spots, some paint loss to metal loops.