Ferris Bueller's Day Off remains a cultural icon, with the original sweater worn by Matthew Broderick now up for auction at Sotheby's, estimated to fetch between $300,000 and $600,000. The current high bid stands at $130,000. Darren Rovell, the sweater's owner, emphasizes its significance in Hollywood history, citing its iconic status and the confirmation of authenticity by the film's costume designer, Marilyn Vance. Director John Hughes considered Vance his 'visual voice,' highlighting the integral role of costume design in film.
In an industry where provenance is often contested, this piece stands apart - not only photomatched but also personally inspected and confirmed by the film's costume designer, Marilyn Vance, four decades later.
There are few costumes in Hollywood history that are instantly recognizable, and this is undeniably one of them.
John Hughes called me his 'visual voice.' Costume designers really have to serve the character, from script to screen.
The sweater's current owner, Darren Rovell, expressed that it possesses all the hallmarks of greatness: exceptional preservation, iconic status and unquestionable authenticity.
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