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Mariah Carey's Jacket Fetches $5,500 for LGBTQ+ Charity
16 Dec
Summary
- Mariah Carey's pink jacket sold for $5,500 at auction.
- Proceeds benefit GLAAD, an LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization.
- The jacket features the phrase 'Protect the Dolls' supporting transgender women.
A vibrant pink jacket worn by pop icon Mariah Carey at Brighton Pride has achieved a remarkable sale price of $5,500 at auction. This significant sum was raised to benefit GLAAD, a prominent LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization. The jacket prominently features the powerful phrase 'Protect the Dolls' on its back.
Carey donned the jacket during her performance at the Pride in the Park musical festival, an event where she openly supported the transgender community. The online auction, which commenced on December 8, saw the item attract considerable attention, resulting in a total of 69 bids. The phrase 'Protect the Dolls,' originating from the 1980s ballroom scene, is a call for the safety and visibility of transgender women.
Despite the jacket's condition, which included 'brown stains' on the lining, stained cuffs, a scratched zipper, and missing rhinestones, it resonated deeply with supporters. Carey, a multi-Grammy award winner, fulfilled a prior commitment by headlining Brighton Pride this year, an event initially postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
