Just in time for Pride Month, breakout music icon and queer fashion trailblazer Chappell Roan is turning a powerful red carpet moment into a charitable movement.
Fans can now bid on pieces from Roan’s now-iconic upcycled ensemble—originally designed for a major fashion event earlier this spring—through her official eBay storefront. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Ali Forney Center, a New York-based nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ and at-risk youth with housing, health care, and community services.
The show-stopping outfit, a collaboration between Roan’s team and Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell, was crafted entirely from vintage items sourced on eBay. Styled by Genesis Webb, the look not only redefined red carpet glamour but also championed the values of circular fashion—sustainability, creativity, and history woven into every stitch.
A Fashion Moment with Meaning
Roan first debuted the upcycled look in May 2025, drawing headlines for its one-of-a-kind design and commitment to sustainability. Now, the outfit that captivated fashion critics and fans alike is being offered to the public through eBay’s From the Collection series, a curated initiative that connects shoppers to exclusive drops from major style icons.
Among the items now available for bidding:
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A custom blazer and pants designed by Paul Tazewell
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A pair of black leather boots worn by Roan
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Select luxury accessories, including a watch and ring worn during the original appearance
This release marks a rare opportunity for fans to own a true piece of fashion history—crafted by an award-winning designer, worn by one of pop music’s fastest-rising queer stars, and dedicated to a vital cause.
Chappell Roan: “This Garment Had So Many Lives Before Me”
In a statement shared ahead of the auction launch, Roan expressed deep gratitude for the creative process behind the outfit and the cause it now supports. “My incredible suit tonight was designed by the incomparable Paul Tazewell. My entire outfit is fully upcycled from individual eBay items. The entire team worked so hard, and I am beyond grateful to wear a garment that has had so many lives before me,” said Roan.
Later, in a follow-up message, Roan added:“I’m so excited that the money raised from my eBay signature collection is going to support the Ali Forney Center. They do such amazing work to provide housing, medical services, and social support to LGBTQ+ youth in New York City.”
The singer, who has built a reputation not only for her genre-defying sound but also her fierce advocacy for queer youth and gender nonconformity, is using her platform to elevate issues close to her heart—particularly around sustainability and LGBTQ+ visibility.
Paul Tazewell: “It’s Not Just Fashion—It’s Storytelling”
For Paul Tazewell, known for his costume work on Hamilton, West Side Story, and Harriet, the collaboration with Roan offered a new dimension to his career-long love of fashion that tells a story. “As a designer, I’m drawn to pieces that already have a life,” said Tazewell. “Working with vintage materials from eBay let me build something entirely new while honoring what came before. It’s not just fashion—it’s storytelling. Every detail in Chappell’s look carries history, intention, and a bit of magic.”
Tazewell’s creation exemplifies the spirit of circular fashion—a movement that encourages recycling, reimagining, and reusing fashion items to reduce waste and extend the life of garments. In pairing sustainability with celebrity-level design, the collaboration sends a powerful message to the industry: fashion can be ethical and extraordinary.
eBay’s “From the Collection” Supports Style with Substance
Chappell Roan’s auction is the latest installment of eBay’s “From the Collection” series, which has previously featured pieces from high-profile names across fashion and entertainment. The program reinforces eBay’s longstanding commitment to pre-loved fashion, stretching back over 30 years of offering rare and collectible style finds to a global audience.
In 2024, the platform launched eBay Endless Runway at New York Fashion Week, showcasing secondhand and vintage looks styled to rival those of any luxury house. Roan’s curated auction continues this momentum by marrying red carpet glamour with real-world impact.
Supporting the Ali Forney Center
Founded in 2002, the Ali Forney Center is the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. The organization provides transitional housing, mental health services, job readiness training, and emergency medical care for thousands of young people annually—90% of whom are youth of color.
Chappell Roan’s decision to donate 100% of auction proceeds to the center reflects her continued commitment to marginalized communities, especially during Pride Month, when queer visibility is more important than ever.
How to Bid
Fans and fashion lovers can now place their bids at Chappell Roan’s eBay storefront through the end of Pride Month. With items ranging from one-of-a-kind designer garments to statement-making accessories, the auction promises not only a chance to own part of Roan’s legacy but also to give back meaningfully to LGBTQ+ youth in need.
