Swimming trunks under the hammer for a record amount

On 21 June we celebrate the start of summer. For the occasion, this week's Veilingpareltje column features a summer item.

On June 21 we celebrate the start of summer. A summer item for this week's occasion in 'Auction Pearl'. During a special Bond auction, Daniel Craig's light blue swimming trunks went under the hammer. 

The dream of many James Bond fans came true. A few years ago, auction house Christie's offered the light blue swimming trunks - from the Italian brand GrigioPerla - that Daniel Craig wore in a special Bond auction. Casino royale.  

A special auction was organized in honor of the 50th anniversary of the films. Swimwear and a Bond car were among the 007 items that went under the hammer. So brought the Aston Martin, driven by Craig in Quantum of Solace ultimately more than € 282.000. A cheaper option was the soundtrack to the then new Bond film Skyfall, sung by Adele. This went under the hammer for €16.000. The proceeds from the entire auction went to charities such as Unicef ​​and Childline. Some of the film's main characters, including Roger Moore, acted as auctioneers.

For the blue piece of fabric in size large at least €6.000 was expected. The swimsuit ultimately sold for £44.000. Converted to today's exchange rate, that is more than €52.000. The proceeds went to the charity Women for Women. This summer you might think twice before throwing your swimming trunks in the trash.