Fashion Relief’s online auction offers amazing treasures from legends of entertainment, sport and style

 Public bids for items from Bono, Cillian Murphy and Rob Kearney to tackle hunger crisis.

 

 

Anyone who missed the fantastic FASHION RELIEF extravaganza in Dublin’s RDS last weekend still has the chance to grab some unique and iconic items donated by stars from the world of Irish fashion, rugby and entertainment. 

 

U2’s Bono, Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy, rugby legends Rob Kearney and Andrew Trimble, broadcaster and Fashion Relief founder Lorraine Keane and leading artist Orla Walsh made special donations. 

 

The online auction, which runs until Sunday [May 20th], offers the public an opportunity to bid on some truly amazing treasures, while raising vital funds for Oxfam Ireland’s hunger crisis appeal.

 

Items include:

• international rock star Bono’s iconic sunglasses; 

• an original Peaky Blinders cap signed by Cillian Murphy; 

• an Alexander McQueen Limited Edition Blue Clutch Purse With Skull, valued at €2,000; donated by Lorraine Keane

• a sophisticated Alexander McQueen Leather Shoulder Bag, valued at €1600; 

• rugby jersey and ball signed by Ireland and Leinster rugby icon and Six Nations winner Rob Kearney; 

• rugby jersey signed by Ireland and Ulster rugby player Andrew Trimble; and

• a large framed pop art Tayto painting, valued at €950, by the mistress of Irish pop art Orla Walsh.

 

 

Lorraine Keane said: “Thank you to all those who attended for making the first year of Fashion Relief an amazing success! And in case you missed the big day, there's still a selection of amazing items on sale via the online auction – from rock star royalty to movie stars and sporting legends, and an iconic artefact from a major TV show.”

 

For more information on the online auction, visit www.fashionrelief.ie, call +353 (0) 1 672 7662 or email info@oxfamireland.org.

 

 

 

ENDS

 

CONTACT: For more information or interviews, please contact Phillip Graham, Oxfam Ireland, on +44 (0) 7841 102535 or at phillip.graham@oxfamireland.org  

 

NOTES TO THE EDITOR: 

 

• About FASHION RELIEF: 

 

FASHION RELIEF is raising funds to help some of the 20 million men, women and children affected by the hunger crisis and in need of urgent help in South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and Yemen.

 

The online auction follows the FASHION RELIEF event in the RDS in Dublin on Sunday May 13. The fundraising event showcased rail after rail of designer and pre-loved clothes donated by the public and also by stars, including host Lorraine Keane, Oxfam Ireland ambassadors Andrew Trimble and Lorna Weightman as well as Miriam O’Callaghan, Brent Pope, Roseanna Davison, Mary Kennedy, James Patrice, Rob Kearney, Guggi, Noel Cunningham, Glenda Gilson, Joe Conlan, Laura Woods, Colette Fitzpatrick, Helen Steele, Deborah Veale, Melissa Curry, Liam Cunningham, Aisling O’Loughlin and more.

 

• About the hunger crisis: 

 

Right now, the world is facing unprecedented levels of hunger as drought, disaster, famine and conflict threaten the lives of millions of people. 20 million people across East Africa – more than three times the population of the island of Ireland – are facing severe hunger, surviving only on what they can find to eat.

 

Oxfam is on the ground, providing those suffering with life-saving aid including clean water, food and other essentials. The profits raised from Fashion Relief will go towards Oxfam Ireland’s hunger crisis appeal, supporting those in need in East Africa, Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen. 

 

• About the items for online auction:

 

Bono’s sunglasses

Here’s your chance to bag a piece of rock music history as iconic U2 frontman Bono has donated a pair of his trademark stylish sunglasses for Fashion Relief. A genuine slice of rock ‘n’ roll cool, whatever the weather.

www.fashionrelief.ie for details

 

Peaky Blinders Flat Cap signed by Cillian Murphy 

TV show Peaky Blinders is a major success – mainly because of its Irish star, Cillian Murphy, who plays Tommy Shelby, everyone’s favourite bad boy, and his gang of Birmingham hard men in their peaked caps. Now’s your chance to nab an original Peaky Blinders cap signed by the star himself! 

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/183223618545?ViewItem=&item=183223618545 

 

Alexander McQueen Limited Edition Blue Clutch Purse With Skull

Alexander McQueen skull clutch in midnight blue epitomises decadent romance and modern energy – donated by Lorraine Keane to Fashion Relief, one of the last bags designed by McQueen before his death. Valued at €2,000. 

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Alexander-McQueen-Limited-Edition-Blue-Clutch-P…;

 

Alexander McQueen Leather Shoulder Bag

Sophisticated and effortless, this brown leather handbag from Alexander McQueen, known for his mix of couture and energy, is the ultimate style item. It features a front flap closure, round top handles and is valued at €1600. 

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Alexander-McQueen-Leather-Shoulder-Bag/18322361…;

 

Rob Kearney signed Leinster Rugby Jersey and signed Leinster Rugby Ball

Ireland and Leinster rugby icon and Six Nations winner Rob Kearney has signed an original rugby jersey and ball for Fashion Relief – the supreme memento of a legendary player in a legendary season.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Rob-Kearney-signed-Leinster-Rugby-Jersey-and-si…;

 

Andrew Trimble signed rugby jersey 

Ireland and Ulster rugby player Andrew Trimble, Ulster’s most capped player who retired this year following a stellar career, has signed an original rugby jersey for Fashion Relief – the supreme memento of a legendary player and his legendary career.

www.fashionrelief.ie for auction details

 

Orla Walsh large framed pop art Tayto painting 

The mistress of Irish pop art Orla Walsh’s depiction of iconic brands such as Tayto, Guinness and Heinz have attracted international attention as they evoke “a sense of nostalgia.” This magnificent framed original Tayto canvas, measuring 840mm 594 mm, is valued at €950.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/183225538552?ViewItem=&item=183225538552&ssPage…;

 

Some items are yet to be added to the site.