Set to take place on December 6th, the auction will contain the last available collection of clothing from Ebony Fashion Fair created in Chicago at Johnson Publishing Company in 1958 by the company’s co-founder, Eunice Walker Johnson.

Ebony Fashion Fair was the world’s largest travelling fashion show. In its 51-year history it raised over $50 million for African American charities. Rare designs by Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Paco Rabanne, Emanuel Ungaro, Pierre Cardin, Patrick Kelly, Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Issey Miyake, Bob Mackie, Jean-Louis Scherrer, Christian LaCroix and many more. 

Ebony Fashion Fair became the world’s largest travelling fashion show and was featured in cities around the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Ebony Fashion Fair closed in 2009 and, throughout its 51-year history, was presented in 187 venues and raised over $50 million for African American charities.