A Socialite's Estate Sale that Demands Attention

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • A call to visit the estate of a late Chicago socialite has Doris excited. But even she wasn't expecting the weird and wonderful world she was about to enter.
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  • @charisselinnellmorton6172
    @charisselinnellmorton6172 6 років тому +485

    This Woman lived! You can tell that she had a fascinating life ....every decade is filled with vibrant colors and amazing finds!

    • @lkofie6670
      @lkofie6670 2 роки тому +1

      AGREED...EXACTLY how I would like to be and in essence what I'm doing.

  • @BaumanExplores
    @BaumanExplores 8 років тому +1689

    "Sorry for your loss" WHERE are the clothes?!

  • @danielledenis9863
    @danielledenis9863 6 років тому +309

    I seriously hope that this fabulous lady's family knows the amount of pure joy she's brought to every viewer, you can tell a lot from a women's closet and I know she was a hoot and I wish I could have known her!

    • @NadiaGirl1
      @NadiaGirl1 5 років тому +2

      Danielle Denis Mee too and I live in Chicago

  • @omfug7148
    @omfug7148 9 років тому +619

    That was one smart estate handler contacting this dealer--even though she got first pick it looked like there was plenty of great stuff left to buy....wish I had been in Chicago when that sale went down.

    • @NadiaGirl1
      @NadiaGirl1 5 років тому +6

      omfug Me too I live in Chicago how did I not know this?

  • @christietrumb7807
    @christietrumb7807 8 років тому +1113

    It would have been nice to reveal some history of the owner (why the eccentric clothing - her style, career, designer??) and view images of her wearing some of the clothing.

    • @duchessofdissent5728
      @duchessofdissent5728 7 років тому +63

      Christie Trumb Bettina Graziana seems like she lived a fascinating life.

    • @orlathorburn297
      @orlathorburn297 6 років тому +138

      she was a french supermodel and one of the early muses for givenchy.....was also engaged to a Pakistani Prince (he died in a car accident before the wedding

    • @orlathorburn297
      @orlathorburn297 6 років тому +37

      Muqadas A Prince Aly Khan...he may have actually been a British Indian Prince but he then became the UN Pakistan ambassador, sorry my previous statement that he was a Pakistani Prince was just from a quick glance at Wikipedia

    • @danielledenis9863
      @danielledenis9863 6 років тому +8

      @@duchessofdissent5728 She must have been fabulous!

    • @lozzylols
      @lozzylols 6 років тому +33

      She passed away in 2015 a moth or so short of her 90th birthday. How fabulous for a woman in her later years to still live in such a fabulous house!

  • @marvelouslife1309
    @marvelouslife1309 5 років тому +51

    I wish a book would be made of this womans history and at least 200 of the articles of clothing, followed up by a book on her jewelry, followed up by a book on her decor. She was beautiful with the most interesting, artistic eye.

  • @rebeccahopkins9522
    @rebeccahopkins9522 4 роки тому +21

    This woman’s life must have been such an adventure. She seemed to have lived, TRULY lived, and looked fabulous doing it. What a wonderful gift and legacy she has left for her niece.

  • @SheWhoWalksWithLucifer
    @SheWhoWalksWithLucifer 5 років тому +19

    Doris' genuine reaction to the blue fringe boots is priceless! I would have been excited, too. So cute.

  • @autumnm.1458
    @autumnm.1458 9 років тому +1112

    It must have been heaven being in that closet! Imagine if that woman was alive and you guys where their, would've loved to hear her stories rip

    • @tieiatalks
      @tieiatalks 7 років тому +15

      Autumn I wonder if they found any journals?

    • @ingriddubbel8468
      @ingriddubbel8468 5 років тому +1

      Were there not where their.
      How do you get this wrong?

    • @MH-rj3jf
      @MH-rj3jf 5 років тому +4

      @@tieiatalks A journal by her would've been an amazing read!

    • @NadiaGirl1
      @NadiaGirl1 5 років тому

      Autumn M. I would have loved to meet her.

  • @kelseys90u90
    @kelseys90u90 9 років тому +1093

    I want to know so badly how much was on that paper!!

    • @furrantee
      @furrantee 9 років тому +111

      +KawaiiAFKelsey My guess, lots and lots of zeros.

    • @alli7953
      @alli7953 9 років тому +176

      +furrantee probably my entire college tuition with housing lol

    • @AiyaaaJenny
      @AiyaaaJenny 8 років тому +71

      xDD enough to pay for my entire life to live comfortably lol

    • @charleyvaneer8243
      @charleyvaneer8243 8 років тому +9

      Pastelitas

    • @amazingabby25
      @amazingabby25 8 років тому +145

      My guess? Close to 100k if not more

  • @estherbjerga523
    @estherbjerga523 6 років тому +60

    Doris is so professional and cares about the clothes they way they deserve, I really like her.

    • @brookemichelle6876
      @brookemichelle6876 2 роки тому +1

      She actually is extremely rude! I contacted her about vintage chanel, dior, etc. High end fashion dating back to 1920 and she was so rude. My great grandmother and grandmother gowns thousands of dollars.

  • @TsetsiStoyanova
    @TsetsiStoyanova 5 років тому +150

    What was the check amount though?

  • @PSYCHROCKS5
    @PSYCHROCKS5 9 років тому +149

    Imagine owning such an amazing house and stunning clothes....

  • @APR944
    @APR944 8 років тому +152

    More extraordinary and intriguing than this socialites closet... Is Doris' check book. XX

    • @bradclary7339
      @bradclary7339 6 років тому +6

      It's the Smithsonian's 'check book.

  • @genageeraert8039
    @genageeraert8039 5 років тому +7

    I’m obsessed with this show. It’s a fashion lovers dream

  • @parisalan1
    @parisalan1 6 років тому +109

    I suspect the late socialite was much more interesting than the contents of her closet...too bad we won't know her story

    • @NadiaGirl1
      @NadiaGirl1 5 років тому +1

      parisalan1 I agree and I live in Chicago I could have become her friend and visit her.?

  • @janecampbell4662
    @janecampbell4662 7 років тому +108

    Honest to god if I had been the beneficiary I would have just sold everything in the house except he clothes and moved myself in lol

  • @mii481
    @mii481 7 років тому +10

    I love it that she is not lowballing!

  • @SugarCyanideDeVika
    @SugarCyanideDeVika 8 років тому +35

    That closet is fantasy goals!

  • @ladyblazette
    @ladyblazette 5 років тому +2

    That first cream ostrich feather bottom mini dress is incredible! So unique yet so classic...

  • @JaesadaSrisuk
    @JaesadaSrisuk 7 років тому +28

    Gratziana (spelling?) Seemed like such a unique and eccentric woman. It must've been a great to have known her in life.

  • @maddimartinez7894
    @maddimartinez7894 5 років тому +7

    I love that you can tell what kind of spectacular woman she was based on her clothes. She must have lived quite a life! What a great legacy to leave.

  • @3SG413
    @3SG413 9 років тому +98

    "This appeals to the drag queen in me" *haha

  • @michaeldugenia4091
    @michaeldugenia4091 6 років тому +33

    That closet is a drag queen's dream closet! I say it with the utmost respect and admiration for the range of clothes. I just wonder how many times she went out for a function to wear all of those fabulous frocks. Love it!!!

    • @patriciasmith7074
      @patriciasmith7074 4 роки тому

      Michael Dugenia Or was she like my mother who thought she was incredibly stylish but was in reality a short buxom little lady in glasses with a bubble hair style that was so short waisted it was sad because of where her chest was. She would buy things like jeweled black suede high heeled cowboy boots that she has never worn. Many things hang in her closet with the tags still on them. One day I went over there and she was about 76 and she had just opened a package that had just came that was an ankle bracelet with huge turquoise gemstone charms all the way around and I had a fit and I said she would look ridiculous, well I made her mad that day, she didn’t like being criticized but nobody was wearing ankle bracelets especially like that. It would have looked nice on a young Hawaiian girl in a sarong with tan legs and bare feet. But not an old woman. But the pictures of this woman in her house looked very glamorous.

  • @peanutbutterMF
    @peanutbutterMF 8 років тому +393

    is it weird that i noticed that the LORIS AZZARO chain-link top is the same one worn by NELLY FURTADO in the video for Promiscuous !?!?!?!?!?!?

    • @Cardsmaster
      @Cardsmaster 7 років тому +89

      peanutbutterMF Wow you have a great eye. its the exact same one.

    • @hunnyflash
      @hunnyflash 7 років тому +45

      wow I guess we know where it ended up lol

    • @charisselinnellmorton6172
      @charisselinnellmorton6172 6 років тому +10

      Omg ....you are totally correct! Great eye 👁🦋💜

    • @ljo6845
      @ljo6845 5 років тому +4

      peanutbutterMF Wow. I just came across this video and saw this comment. Did a quick search and wow ! That was my jam back in the day !

    • @JustMe-gs9xi
      @JustMe-gs9xi 5 років тому

      its wierd lol

  • @thevintagekitty
    @thevintagekitty 6 років тому +12

    So amazing! That woman had a REAL life! If those garments could tell their tale...

  • @tonipope3164
    @tonipope3164 4 роки тому

    This is one of my favorite episodes.... I think I have watched it 20 times. Its amazing all the things people aquire over a lifetime!

  • @hollyjefferies2800
    @hollyjefferies2800 5 років тому +11

    RIP to this woman she seems like a dream, so beautiful with clothes I'd die for

  • @katherinealexander1910
    @katherinealexander1910 3 роки тому +1

    This needed to be so much longer - but thanks for the short but perfect dream. As someone below said, a documentary on her life would have been amazing...

  • @jenniferboudreau9366
    @jenniferboudreau9366 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful! Thank you for inviting us along

  • @whataboutredlorry
    @whataboutredlorry 6 років тому +10

    I'm so sorry for your loss.... but damn I'm happy for my gain! Let's get shopping!

  • @piscesrain8882
    @piscesrain8882 9 років тому +36

    I hope to be as eccentric through my life by the time I pass this earth !

    • @cityhawk
      @cityhawk 5 років тому +4

      Pisces Rain All you have to do is wear them well and wear them with confidence.

  • @MissLaceyNoel
    @MissLaceyNoel 5 років тому +4

    Wow..All the treasures she left behind. So beautiful, wish we could know more about her.

  • @Happynlucky
    @Happynlucky Рік тому +1

    Fabulous find, I would have loved to have seen the photo albums with her wearing those amazing colorful clothes. Fashion designers & fashionistas need to study her looks.

  • @knogne5073
    @knogne5073 9 років тому +123

    This is what it feels like to fall in love.

    • @throughmyeyes9940
      @throughmyeyes9940 6 років тому

      then you're a cheap date

    • @MH-rj3jf
      @MH-rj3jf 5 років тому +1

      To be honest I think I've fallen in love with the late aunt!

  • @buenavidaestates-livingthe6333
    @buenavidaestates-livingthe6333 7 років тому +2

    Wauuuuwwww Grazianna!!! The mermaid table and the peacock capelet. And the Azarro! Whoooo

  • @mehabhatt100
    @mehabhatt100 7 років тому +4

    Oh my god those pieces! I'm in loveeeeee I want to know that ladyy! This channel has made me fall in love with vintage damn

  • @StrongerThanYsterday
    @StrongerThanYsterday 4 роки тому +1

    The woman wardrobe is fabulous !! And I bet her life was absolutely amazing ❤️❤️

  • @CarlosSpungenMoss
    @CarlosSpungenMoss 9 років тому +3

    I just can't wait to the next episode! Omg I think the Yma Sumac was the ultimate then I view this and I'm in LOOOOOOVE beyond LOVE!

  • @meisBISH
    @meisBISH 7 років тому +1

    i love it when Doris fan girls over pieces. she just does some sort of a derp face. i love her enthusiasm.

  • @charlenerai5674
    @charlenerai5674 6 років тому +2

    Wow ! That closet was utter heaven ❤️

  • @kbees123456789
    @kbees123456789 8 років тому +58

    I wish I had this woman's closet

  • @candicexoan716
    @candicexoan716 6 років тому +1

    It's pretty obvious that they negotiated a number off camera before filming the check scene for a positive reaction. Nonetheless, I love this clip. This whole thing is sparking my new obsession​ with vintage clothing. :)

  • @emilywhittle1420
    @emilywhittle1420 5 років тому +2

    The woman who passed on was STUNNINGLY beautiful. She looks like she would've been like the Cindy Crawford of her day. If she wasn't a model at some point I would be HIGHLY surprised.

    • @carinabella3393
      @carinabella3393 5 років тому +1

      Curvy Diva I think I read somewhere that her name was “Ardiana” and she was a model for Dior.

    • @carinabella3393
      @carinabella3393 5 років тому

      Curvy Diva I saw another possible name in the comments as well ... Grazyna Maduff. I believe the person who posted that name may be from the same neighbourhood originally so hopefully it’s legit. If I find anything via Google, will update you!

    • @carinabella3393
      @carinabella3393 5 років тому

      Darn, can’t find a thing really. Using the Maduff name, a Google search yields her suing a life insurance company after her husband died. Allegedly they took too long to pay out the $2 m settlement and I think she was successful in that matter.
      As far as the other name, can’t find a thing when I search with the Dior connection.
      No images found for either.
      Someone else in comments said that she wasn’t a socialite and that the show said it to play up the intrigue.

    • @neko_mewkawaii7120
      @neko_mewkawaii7120 5 років тому

      I want to know more about her I wanna read about her life from beginning to her very end she looks beautiful and mysterious at the same time

  • @ho2cultcha
    @ho2cultcha 9 років тому +151

    i'd like to know what the magic number was too! incredible stuff!

    • @hell0hkitty
      @hell0hkitty 6 років тому

      a million?

    • @JustMe-gs9xi
      @JustMe-gs9xi 5 років тому +2

      i would say between 100k - 200k. it is The Smithsonian that she is buying it for i am Pretty sure.

    • @LaDivinaLover
      @LaDivinaLover 5 років тому +2

      Judging by the way she wrote it down I’m gonna say $110,000

  • @pjt3887
    @pjt3887 4 роки тому +1

    I want rooms of fabulous cloths. I want the chainmail top, red maraboo coat, the peacock overcoat🦚🦚 Had no idea about this show. I just love watching the two work together. I want to that. Someone pay me please to go through all of the fabulous cloths.

  • @ShaneTallon88
    @ShaneTallon88 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve watched this so many times just dreaming of wearin these pieces

  • @Lovely_living_corner
    @Lovely_living_corner 4 роки тому +6

    Her closet I could imagine was a treasure chest of fashion. She seemed like a lovely women.

  • @lkofie6670
    @lkofie6670 2 роки тому

    I'm in heaven watching this again...and again. I would've loved to see more of her shoe collection and the other rooms used as closets judging by this one alone 😃.

  • @debm1889
    @debm1889 5 років тому +2

    I love the 70s but I was too young for studio 54 😉😉 ...some of the clothes were fabulous.

  • @Vee09015
    @Vee09015 4 роки тому +2

    Wow! That negotiation went really well!

  • @lozzylols
    @lozzylols 6 років тому +3

    It must be such a difficult job having to dismantle such a wonderful home. It was bad enough with the few basic things my Gran left behind in her 2 bed bungalow, and she had been clearing out for years x

  • @vmcurry1
    @vmcurry1 3 роки тому

    Bring this program back!!!!

  • @Delaney-and-the-Starlight
    @Delaney-and-the-Starlight 5 років тому +5

    This woman had such SUCH good taste and it looks like heaven in there! These clothes tell multitudes!

  • @shellybaby5th
    @shellybaby5th 8 років тому +47

    Renee's Aunt Graziana was beautiful, reminiscent of Shakira facially.

  • @professionalcommenter
    @professionalcommenter 7 років тому +35

    Judging by the items she picked. At least 50 to 75 grand.

    • @slydoll7877
      @slydoll7877 5 років тому +5

      That was my guess...around 70 grand.

    • @KTolai
      @KTolai 5 років тому +6

      I'm guessing between $800k to 2 million. The Azzaro piece is at least $4k, so with 3 racks of high end clothing, jewelry, plus accessories; the generous offer is pretty high.

    • @JustMe-gs9xi
      @JustMe-gs9xi 5 років тому +1

      @@KTolai wow. it's possible isn't it,,, that's Crazy!

  • @lindakay1700
    @lindakay1700 8 років тому +19

    This is the high end resale shop in L.A. Called "The Way We Wore" :)

  • @lindaschramm9717
    @lindaschramm9717 5 років тому

    That got me so excited for you! Wanted to be there to just touch those cloths.I wish there was some background on the amazing lady!

  • @demariejones3438
    @demariejones3438 6 років тому +1

    Wow.. such an amazing home and all of her belongings.. very eccentric!

    • @MeTreesndirt
      @MeTreesndirt 5 років тому

      She was kind of Elvis-y.. flamboyant. Must have been a character.

  • @huntress1013
    @huntress1013 5 років тому +2

    I want to know more about the owner. She was gorgeous and her house fascinating.

  • @sarakroczyk321
    @sarakroczyk321 6 років тому +3

    I wouldn't be suprised if everything in that house combined was worth a couple hundred million dollars.

  • @daisymarie2689
    @daisymarie2689 8 років тому +32

    My best friends grandmother has a closet like that we always sneak in to her uncles house because she pass away quite some time ago and he is mentally unstable so he won't let her have anything 😫

    • @amiradari4550
      @amiradari4550 8 років тому +18

      if I were your friend i would slowly take the closet piece by piece

  • @lozzylols
    @lozzylols 6 років тому

    Anyone else wish they had this woman's knowledge of fashion? Her store is just fabulous!

    • @Deemce
      @Deemce 6 років тому

      Lauren T I have her knowledge of fashion! I just don’t have her money lol

  • @abigailchorley8118
    @abigailchorley8118 5 років тому +3

    3:49 that coat was worn by the ICONIC Iris Apfel

  • @gjb7311
    @gjb7311 8 місяців тому

    Wow, Aunt Graziana must've been a fascinating woman. Would love to know more about her glamorous life. Her clothes are absolutely amazing!

  • @cmw611
    @cmw611 5 років тому +32

    I would love to know how much was spent!
    Kind of nosey but it's something I'm sure we all want to know!

  • @michaeldickens7493
    @michaeldickens7493 3 роки тому +1

    Omg to live like this what a happy life im so sorry for her loss but wow

  • @CatherineWaters
    @CatherineWaters 5 років тому +1

    I love it!! So fabulous

  • @BretonInTokyo
    @BretonInTokyo 5 років тому +3

    So wanna know about this deceased lady. She looked so stunning on those photos ! Who was she ???

  • @hollygandy4797
    @hollygandy4797 6 років тому +2

    OMG!!! I want her closet!!! 👗👜

  • @kaleoy7584
    @kaleoy7584 5 років тому

    My favorite episode.

  • @page394potter8
    @page394potter8 4 роки тому

    The 70's coat is just gorgeous

  • @mireyafueal9093
    @mireyafueal9093 3 роки тому +1

    2:32 says it all.

  • @hankaustin7091
    @hankaustin7091 6 років тому

    those fringed boots - stunning and fabulous! beaded dress, also stunning!

  • @shanetallon427
    @shanetallon427 2 роки тому

    I love you Doris so much especially when you say the “Drag Queen in me”🎉😂🌈🥰

  • @istanbulfashionaddic
    @istanbulfashionaddic 4 роки тому +1

    I want that closet :( I just checked the designer loris azzaro and his vintage metal braid pieces are like 600 USD -1000 USD up to 10.000 USD a piece WOW.

  • @viviansushi2069
    @viviansushi2069 7 років тому +1

    I would have cried when I walked into that closet all of my dreams would have come true ❤️❤️😂😂

  • @aquarianfirehorse667
    @aquarianfirehorse667 5 років тому +34

    I am more interested in that owner than those clothes. She might have an interesting personality.

  • @GypsyinAus
    @GypsyinAus 3 роки тому

    Loved this video even though it was on the sad side. What an experience.

  • @michaeljames3257
    @michaeljames3257 5 років тому +1

    I have a cast bronze mermaid coffee table which I’ve had for 20 years and I just love it to bits🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺...

  • @testruelove2530
    @testruelove2530 5 років тому

    I probably need a few more more hours to gather my thoughts.. if was in thatcloset ,that peackock caftan jacket alone took my breath away.

  • @Smallpotato1965
    @Smallpotato1965 6 років тому +4

    Now I want to see the people who bought those particular items....

  • @myleneh1916
    @myleneh1916 6 років тому

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the blue fringe boots 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @bookcrazy001
    @bookcrazy001 6 років тому +4

    I want that red coat so much it hurts me

  • @cheskamigo
    @cheskamigo 8 років тому +8

    i love Doris.

  • @MademoiselleMarrett
    @MademoiselleMarrett 6 років тому

    I miss this show 😭 it was so good

  • @katherinebopp2021
    @katherinebopp2021 3 роки тому

    Thank you Doris. Thank you. Smithsonian. That is truly amazing.

  • @frosting6439
    @frosting6439 5 років тому

    Ugh. I wish we could get a tour of that house!😍

  • @sharonfree8555
    @sharonfree8555 6 років тому +11

    They came off like opportunistic looters, all of them barely containing their drool.

    • @lisamartin3734
      @lisamartin3734 5 років тому +1

      I kinda picked up on that as well. Sad to a certain extent.

    • @DragonHeir92
      @DragonHeir92 4 роки тому +2

      I go to estate sales often and by the time any shoppers get there, the family has already long decided what to keep. Some professional sellers require the family not be present at the sale to avoid awkward interactions with collectors or business owners (like Doris) who will analyze items through a profit gain/loss lens. And this is TV, they’re thinking out loud for a camera.

  • @Natalie-ox7xm
    @Natalie-ox7xm 4 роки тому +3

    I wouldn't have sold anything. I'd have moved in there lock stock and barrel, and done whatever necessary to fit into those clothes, and wear a fabulous gown to go get the mail.

  • @sarahmeacheam7517
    @sarahmeacheam7517 7 років тому +4

    I want all the stuff in that house except the tanning beds

  • @stephaniemedina1848
    @stephaniemedina1848 5 років тому

    I like that the worth of the lovely items was respected by the buyer 🌹🌷🌞🌈

  • @FacheChanteDeux
    @FacheChanteDeux 6 років тому +8

    The late owner had amazing style. Rip!

  • @CandyHolladay
    @CandyHolladay 5 років тому

    OMG, I went to an estate sale recently very similar to this, I totally wanted to know the woman who had lived there as well, there's so many fascinating people I feel so sad I didn't get to actually meet. I found a bunch of gorgeous eighties workout clothes there! PS LOVE those suede boots here!

  • @AuntyM66
    @AuntyM66 4 роки тому

    I love this. Everyone should have a walk wardrobe.

  • @ShaneTallon88
    @ShaneTallon88 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my God I love this especially the part when she said it appeals to the drag queen of me”

  • @prettymamacita9586
    @prettymamacita9586 6 років тому

    Oh how I’d love to pick through that closet!🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @GoodKarma1020
    @GoodKarma1020 7 років тому

    Ahhhhh love this channel

  • @haveagreatday3664
    @haveagreatday3664 6 років тому +1

    I need that vintage cheetah skin on the wall. I’m aching for it.

  • @shalushalu2916
    @shalushalu2916 3 роки тому +1

    I m watching this video for the 7th time