#55: Orson Welles’ Iconic Suit from Citizen Kane
Orson Welles’ stylish three-piece suit from Citizen Kane fetched $132,000 at a 2014 Hollywood auction. The wool ensemble featured notched lapels and chalk stripes, highlighting Welles’ role as Charles Foster Kane.
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Despite legal hurdles from Welles’ daughter, the Citizen Kane auction grossed over $1.3 million. The 1941 film’s enduring legacy as a controversial yet classic piece of cinema bolstered the suit’s remarkable auction value.