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George Michael's Faith jacket fetches £176,400 at Propstore auction

market-auction · 2026-05-01

A black leather biker jacket that George Michael donned in the 1987 'Faith' music video and during his 1988 Faith tour fetched £176,400 at a Propstore auction. Crafted by the London label La Rocka and personalized by designer Russell Tate, the jacket showcases a red BSA logo adorned with crystals. Initially, it was sold for £290 at La Rocka's London location. The auction featured other notable items, including a gold microphone used by Freddie Mercury in a 1982 Top of the Pops performance (£151,200), a poster signed by John Lennon shortly before his passing (£75,600), and a Gibson Les Paul '59, signed and played by Slash, which achieved a world record at £233,100. According to Propstore's music expert Mark Hochman, a fan acquired the jacket, ensuring it stays in the UK. It had been stored since the conclusion of the Faith tour before arriving at Propstore in 2025.

Key facts

  • George Michael's Faith jacket sold for £176,400 at auction.
  • The jacket was made by London fashion brand La Rocka and customized by designer Russell Tate.
  • It features a red BSA logo embellished with crystals on the back.
  • The jacket was originally priced at £290 when sold in La Rocka's London shop.
  • The auction was held by Hertfordshire-based auction house Propstore.
  • A gold microphone used by Freddie Mercury sold for £151,200.
  • A poster signed by John Lennon sold for £75,600.
  • A Gibson Les Paul '59 signed by Slash sold for £233,100, a world record.

Entities

Artists

  • George Michael
  • Freddie Mercury
  • John Lennon
  • Slash
  • Andrew Ridgeley
  • Russell Tate

Institutions

  • Propstore
  • La Rocka
  • People magazine
  • BBC
  • Bushey Meads School
  • Royal Mint

Locations

  • Hertfordshire
  • United Kingdom
  • London

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