‘The Cilla Black Collection’ charity auction of Cilla’s designer and boutique clothing
Variety, the Children’s Charity, has announced a special charity auction, ‘THE CILLA BLACK COLLECTION’, featuring over 260 lots of designer and boutique clothing, accessories, and shoes from the legendary Cilla Black’s wardrobe!
This extraordinary sale on the 28th November 2025, hosted by Nesbits Auctions, celebrates the life and legacy of a true British entertainment icon. Many of these iconic outfits were worn on stage or appeared on beloved TV shows like BBC’s ‘Cilla’, ‘Blind Date’, and ‘Surprise!, Surprise!’. Designers include Jean Varon, Biba, and Jean Muir—synonymous with timeless British fashion.
100% of proceeds support Variety, the Children’s Charity—a cause close to Cilla Black’s heart as her son Robert Willis shares: “My brothers and I felt that the right thing to do now, ten years after our mother’s passing, was to donate the collection to Variety, the Children’s Charity, a wonderful charity which does so many good works and one which our mother happily supported during her lifetime.”
Laurence Guinness, Chief Executive of Variety, the Children’s Charity, says “We are profoundly grateful for this extraordinarily generous donation. The decision to honour Cilla’s memory in this way truly exemplifies the spirit of giving that she herself embodied. Cilla Black was not only a national treasure and a beloved entertainer but also a devoted supporter of Variety, the Children’s Charity. She understood the transformative power of helping young people to reach their potential and she used her celebrity to make a real difference in children’s lives.”
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Cilla Black’s legacy, support a fantastic cause, and add a touch of star power to your wardrobe!