Princess Leia’s Gold Bikini Sold for $96,000
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia wearing the famous gold bikini in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. Photo: The Kobal Collection
Arguably the most famous bikini of all time has just been sold for $96,000. On Friday, the gold two-piece worn by Princess Leia in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi went up for auction and the winner, whose name was not released, received the collar, several chain links, and a letter of authenticity provided by Industrial Light and Magic designer Richard Miller.
Originally worn by Carrie Fisher in the film, the metal costume was featured in scenes when her character was being held captive by Jabba the Hut. Profiles in History hosted the auction and bidding opened on Thursday at $80,000 before it was swooped up.
Despite the high price tag, it wasn’t the most expensive item on the chopping block. A miniature model of the blockade runner, the first spaceship seen in the franchise, sold for $450,000. The number was double the initially-set price of $200,000 and set the record for most money paid for Star Wars memorabilia at the auction.
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