Irene Cara Estate identified tuxedo etc incl 2pc skirt set 4 jackets 2 skirts lot COA. According to Irene Cara biographical author David Labay who wrote Cinderella Superstar to whom we are grateful for bringing this to our attention the top center tux was her favorite and she wore it multiple times including to the Premier of Downtown A Street Tale and in concert in France, see detail image. The lot comprising of 10pcs of clothing incl a Kay Under ladies tuxedo jacket and pants size 8, an assembled ensemble Simpli the best poly Spandex fabric belt tie cardigan type top size 8 paired with an East 5th stretch skirt with wide waist, a sequin and beaded and statue print Basil and Maude Indonesian cotton rayon blend broad elastic waist skirt, a Tracy Evans Ltg aprox 26in waist side zipper Hawaiian inspired print lightweight long skirt and four shoulder pad fitted jackets including Lonia metallic fabric velvet Nehru collar jacket probably a generous size S rather than a fitted size M, a geometric print viscose linen jacket size M, an Italian Sportmax single breasted aprox size S and a bi color woven Neutro Italy double breasted cardigan aprox size S.
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PROVENANCE: 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 Electric Company and she followed up her Fame stardom with the iconic song 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. All items in this auction were personally removed from her Largo, Florida residence by our staff. Some of the items when specifically noted have been identified as having been worn in various televised events while some others though unidentified were clearly part of her stage and touring ensam. Each lot comes with a Certificate of Authenticity authorized by her Estate Personal Representatives.

Tux and skirt set quite sound, Mayan or South Seas print skirt has some frays so expect some scattered bead and sequin losses, Hawaiian has some stretching and slit seam unraveling, metallic jacket generally sound, print jacket has some external and internal wear, Italian jacket with spot stains throughout, Neutro generally sound.