Cleopatra: Cape

Worn By: Elizabeth Taylor
Year: 1963
Value: $59,750*

Elizabeth Taylor just exuded glitz and glam throughout her life. She was well-known for her lavish purchases and expensive taste, but her on-screen costumes weren’t to be sniffed at, either. Taylor had some incredible looks in 1963’s Cleopatra.

The gold cape she wore to play the Queen of the Nile went up for sale at Heritage Auctions in 2012, much to the surprise of many who thought it lost. It turns out that it was bought by a couture fashion worker many years ago. The sale proved to be fruitful, making the owner $59,750.

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