A porcelain doll modeled after Boy George wearing one of his iconic looks, inspired by a moment during an Egyptian vacation when he improvised a plastic wastebasket as a turban, from the collection of Boy George. 

In 2017, Boy George discussed the backstory of the outfit during an appearance on Piers Morgan's Life Stories, explaining that he wore a hotel plastic wastepaper basket on his head.

The doll features a black velvet out, ornate gold collar with beads and faux stones, and a turban.

Height 19 inches.

Provenance: From the Collection of Boy George

A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit MusiCares.

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