With clothing from the much-loved sitcom going up for auction in Los Angeles next week, here’s why the Central Perk gang’s style has endured. A sale at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles is gathering huge bids from Friends fanatics around the world, as clothing and memorabilia from the sitcom go under the hammer on September 23 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the first episode gracing our screens. From a grey roll neck sweater worn by Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel Green in the episode The One With The Truth About London , to a long denim embroidered coat worn by the character Phoebe Buffay, played by Lisa Kudrow in The One With Joey’s Award , there are items available from the wardrobes of all six of the much loved main characters.
Cameo clothes are up for grabs too; a dress shirt worn by Bruce Willis’ Paul Stevens and an ensemble worn by Cecilia Monroe, played by Susan Sarandon. Online bidding has already begun, with items like the “Rachel sweater” hitting more than four times their estimates. Whether it was Rachel’s mini-kilts and waistcoats, Monica Geller’s high-waisted trousers and cropped T-shirts, Chandler Bing’s vintage-style sweater vests or Joey Tribbiani’s Armani leather jackets, every character in Friends had their own distinct visual identity, which evolved with them throughout the show’s 10 seasons.
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