The famously revealing costume worn by Cher in her If I Could Turn Back Time video has fetched an astonishing $162,500 (£125,582), more than double its estimated value, at a star-studded auction in Beverly Hills.

The outfit, designed by legendary fashion maestro Bob Mackie, was worn by Cher in the video for her 1989 hit. The sexy look has since become one of the most recognisable in pop culture history.

The striking ensemble, which features a sheer black bodysuit and elaborate embellishments, was the highlight of Julien’s Auctions’ ‘Bold Luxury: The Limelight Edit’ event, attracting fierce bidding from collectors around the world.

Held at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, the auction saw more than 200 items go under the hammer, including rare pieces once owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears, and other Hollywood icons.

Among the other standout sales was a Bob Mackie-designed burlesque outfit worn by Britney Spears in 2001, which sold for $78,000 (£60,280) – over 13 times its original estimate of $6,000 (£4,637). Meanwhile, a dress worn by Marilyn Monroe at a 1960 press conference for The Misfits also reached $78,000 (£60,280), proving the enduring appeal of vintage Hollywood memorabilia.

One of the more unexpected highlights of the sale was a pair of jeans worn by Monroe in the 1954 film River of No Return, which sold for $52,000 (£40,190).

The jeans had been part of a private collection belonging to fashion moguls Dee and Tommy Hilfiger, adding an extra layer of provenance to the sought-after item.

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