Rocket Man Resale offers hundreds of pieces of clothing, shoes, and accessories from Elton and friends to eBay shoppers globally
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 the rocker’s closet, including bespoke Gucci jackets, Versace robes, customized Prada loafers, and affordable items such as historic concert T-shirts and baseball caps. The auction begins on June 27th, with 100% of sales benefiting 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,” John says. “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. 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 globally the chance to channel Elton John’s enviable style.
To kick off the auction on the eBay app at 1:10 pm ET on June 27th, 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 offer select pre-loved pieces from their closets. There are multiple ways to browse and buy the collection, including a brick-and-mortar shop open from 2-6 pm ET in New York City on June 27th.
Items during the ten-day online 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 can support Elton John AIDS Foundation when they check out on the platform through June 30th.
