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PRINCE
A rare, complete, stage outfit from the Purple Rain Tour, 1984 comprising a highly ornate full-length coat of electric purple lurex with black lace overlay, trimmed at the right shoulder with a panel of metal squares and fastening with large white buttons; and a corresponding pair of high-waisted trousers with ruched legs similarly trimmed with white buttons; and a matching pair of high-heeled ankle boots; a white slipper-satin ruffled shirt fastening with pearlized buttons and trimmed at the cuffs with imitation jewelled cuff-links, with label printed PRINCE in purple letters, stitched inside; and a gilt metal crucifix and chain - worn by Prince during the Purple Rain World Tour, 1984-1985; and an illustrated souvenir concert programme from the same tour.
A rare, complete, stage outfit from the Purple Rain Tour, 1984 comprising a highly ornate full-length coat of electric purple lurex with black lace overlay, trimmed at the right shoulder with a panel of metal squares and fastening with large white buttons; and a corresponding pair of high-waisted trousers with ruched legs similarly trimmed with white buttons; and a matching pair of high-heeled ankle boots; a white slipper-satin ruffled shirt fastening with pearlized buttons and trimmed at the cuffs with imitation jewelled cuff-links, with label printed PRINCE in purple letters, stitched inside; and a gilt metal crucifix and chain - worn by Prince during the Purple Rain World Tour, 1984-1985; and an illustrated souvenir concert programme from the same tour.
Provenance
Paisley Park production company.