"Rocket Man Resale" offers hundreds of pieces
of clothing, shoes and accessories from Elton and friends to eBay
shoppers around the world
NEW
YORK, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This Pride
Month, Elton John is bringing his
legendary wardrobe to eBay to benefit the Elton John AIDS
Foundation, giving collectors and fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance
to own a piece of fashion history. "Rocket Man Resale" will feature
hundreds of items from Elton's closet, including bespoke Gucci
jackets, Versace robes, customized Prada loafers, as well as
affordable items such as historic concert T-shirts and baseball
caps. The auction begins on June 27,
and 100% of sales will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
"Giving new life to the cherished items from my wardrobe has
always been special to me. For decades I've donated my closet's
treasures to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation," said
Elton John. "This Pride Month, I'm
excited to share my Atlanta
treasure trove on eBay, hoping these items will inspire you to
express your unique spirit and bring you as much joy as they've
brought me. Whether you're after high-end luxury or something more
laid-back, there's a perfect find for everyone. Even better, every
dollar goes to supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation's work to
end LGBTQ+ stigma."
For nearly three decades, eBay has championed the circular
economy, serving as a top destination for enthusiasts to unearth
in-demand and hard-to-find pre-loved apparel and luxury items.
Starting June 27, Rocket Man Resale
will bring storied fashion, luxury and collectibles out of the
closet and onto eBay, giving the marketplace's 132 million active
buyers in more than 190 markets around the world the chance to
channel Elton John's enviable
style.
To kick-off the auction on the eBay app at 1:10pm ET on June
27, creative entrepreneur Emma
Rogue and singer-songwriter Stephen
Sanchez will host a live-streamed shopping event on eBay
Live featuring Elton John and
David Furnish. In addition to
hundreds of pieces from Elton's wardrobe, David Furnish, Donatella
Versace, Brandi Carlile,
Betsey Johnson, Robin Roberts and Andy
Cohen will be offering select pre-loved pieces from their
own closets. There are multiple ways to browse and buy the
collection, including a brick-and-mortar shop open from
2pm to 6pm ET in New York City on June
27.
"Elton John's wardrobe is decades
in the making – to own something worn by him is to own a piece of
music and fashion history," said Charis
Marquez, VP of Fashion at eBay. "Having a cultural icon
selling his pre-loved fashion on eBay in support of the Elton John
AIDS Foundation is a real indicator of our ability to offer
incredible access to luxury items that you just can't find anywhere
else."
"eBay's reach presents an unparalleled opportunity to share the
Foundation's inclusive message with millions worldwide who share a
passion for Elton and his legendary style," said Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS
Foundation. "We are happy to partner with eBay to promote a more
sustainable future and to see Elton's fabulous items enjoyed by
donors. By participating in this auction, you will help support our
programs to end the stigma and discrimination that prevent so many
from accessing lifesaving HIV care – an important message not just
for Pride Month, but every day of the year."
Rocket Man Resale Auction Details & eBay Live
The 10-day online auction will commence on June 27 at 9am ET
at ebay.com/rocketmanresale. All items on auction will be offered
at a starting bid of $26.60 – a nod
to the Peachtree Road address of Elton's previous Atlanta home – with a handful of additional
items listed at "Buy It Now" fixed prices. In addition to the
Rocket Man Resale auction, eBay shoppers will have the option to
support Elton John AIDS Foundation when they checkout on ebay.com
from June 23 through June 30,
2024.
On June 27 at 1:10pm ET, Elton, David
Furnish and friends will also appear on eBay Live – eBay's
Live shopping platform accessible via the eBay app, hosted by
Emma Rogue and Stephen Sanchez.
Shoppers can also visit Rocket Man Resale in-store (51 8th Ave
New York, NY) for one day only on
June 27, 2pm
to 6pm ET.
For more information on the auction and Rocket Man Resale,
follow @ebay and @ejaf on Instagram and Twitter.
About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global
commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to
create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers
millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the
world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive.
Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most
vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique
selection. In 2023, eBay enabled more than $73 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more
information about the company and its global portfolio of online
brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
About the Elton John AIDS Foundation
The Elton John
AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading
independent AIDS organizations in the world. The Foundation's
mission is simple: an end to the AIDS epidemic. The Elton John AIDS
Foundation is committed to overcoming the stigma, discrimination
and neglect that keep us from ending AIDS. With the mobilization of
our network of generous supporters and partners, we fund local
experts across four continents to challenge discrimination, prevent
infections and provide treatment as well as influencing governments
to end AIDS. www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org. @ejaf on
Instagram.
About eBay for Charity
eBay for Charity enables
members of the eBay community to connect with and support their
favorite charities when they buy or sell in the U.S. and abroad.
Sellers can donate up to 100 percent of the proceeds to a charity
of their choice, while buyers can add a donation to their purchase
during checkout. To date, more than $1.3
billion has been raised for charity around the world by the
eBay community.
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