Rare Whitney Houston-Worn Awards Show Outfits Hit the Auction Block

A new auction benefitting the Whitney E. Houston Foundation will take place on Aug. 11, and includes outfits the star wore onstage

A new Whitney Houston auction, benefiting the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, is set to take place on Aug. 11 beginning at 1 p.m. EST, through Julien’s Auctions.

Fans will have a chance to bid on some of Houston’s more personal items, like a Dolce & Gabbana dress she wore on her My Love Is Your Love World Tour, and a Richard Avedon portrait that was hung in her office.

“This auction is a powerful celebration of Whitney’s extraordinary life, artistry, and lasting impact,” Martin Nolan, the co-founder and executive director at Julien’s tells PEOPLE.

“Each lot tells a story from iconic stage-worn wardrobe and treasured personal accessories. More importantly, every item sold helps carry her legacy forward with 100% of the proceeds benefiting The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation directly supporting programs, scholarships, and community initiatives that empower individuals, strengthen families, and create lasting opportunities.”

Pat Houston, president of the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and the executor of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston said in a statement, “This is our second year with Julien’s Auctions and their global reach has been fantastic,”

“This year, we have some super great one-of-a-kind memorabilia from Whitney’s archives and we are excited about the auction.”

A special preview of auction highlights will be on view at the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation’s 5th Annual Legacy of Love Gala, which will take place on Aug. 8, on what would have been Houston’s 63rd birthday.

The event, themed “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” will be held at The Whitley Hotel Atlanta and feature Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds as the headline performer.

Read the full article HERE and see which items are up for grabs.