Part of the proceeds from the sales go to The Amy Winehouse Foundation, which was established by the singer’s parents to support young people dealing with addiction. The event was held over the weekend in Beverly Hills with proceeds going towards the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which was established by the late singer’s parents in an effort to support young adults with. More than Ksh.440 million ( £3 million) is reported to have been raised from the auction. An auction selling more than 800 of Amy Winehouse's belongings including dresses, shoes, jewelry and accessories brought in 4 million.
The dress was among other items auctioned in the “P roperty from the life and career of Amy Winehouse " auction taking place in Beverly Hills, USA over the weekend.Ī Temperley London jumpsuit which Winehouse wore for Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday tribute performance in Hyde Park, London also sold for Ksh.13.5 million (£90,000), while the Moschino handbag the ‘Rehab’ singer carried to the Brit Awards in 2007 raked in a whooping Ksh.22.9 million (£152,000). Features Amy’s Dad: Mitch Winehouse’s Second Life During his daughters lifetime, Mitch Winehouse was seen, rightly or wrongly, as both a protective father and an opportunist hellbent on. This is 16 times its estimated original price. Her mother, Janis Winehouse was a pharmacist. Her dad, Mitch Winehouse, was a window panel installer and a taxi driver. Amy Winehouse was born in Chase Farm Hospital, in north London, to Jewish parents. Winehouse, who died at 27 from alcohol poisoning in July 2011, wore the mini dress by her stylist Naomi Parry when she took the stage in Belgrade, Serbia in June that year. Amy Winehouse with her parents Mick and Janis.
The dress British singer Amy Winehouse wore for her final performance onstage has sold on auction at Ksh.27.1 million (£180,000).