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A beehive hairpiece worn by five-time Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse in the music video for her hit song "You Know I'm No Good", which featured on the critically acclaimed album Back to Black. This lot comes from the collection of professional hair stylist Tracey Cahoon, who worked with Winehouse from 2003 to 2010.

Winehouse sadly passed away in 2011, but has left a legacy in the music world, with many artists citing her as a significant influence. She is fondly remembered for her eclectic soulful music and unique aesthetic, including her iconic beehive hairstyle. Cahoon first met Winehouse in 2003 and they worked together on her first photoshoot. Throughout the day, the pair had been testing out various looks, and when Winehouse expressed interest in knowing if a beehive would suit her, Cahoon jumped at the chance to create one. They both loved how it looked, and after Winehouse wore the beehive on The Charlotte Church Show in 2006 it became her trademark. Her hair was often jokingly referred to as "The Eighth Wonder of the World!"

Directed by Phil Griffin, the music video for "You Know I'm No Good" focuses on Winehouse's turbulent relationship with a male character, and was shot at 3 Mills Studios in East London. Winehouse wore her signature beehive hair throughout, and this is one of two wigs styled for the shoot.

The black synthetic wig was prepared using a combination of mousse, and set with heated rollers. It was then shaped with backcombing, and hairspray was used to keep the hair in place. To seamlessly blend the wig with Winehouse's hairline, her fringe was positioned to sit neatly against the piece. It was styled to appear intentionally dishevelled and unkempt, acting as a modern take on the vintage polished beehive, and fitting in with Winehouse's overall style.

Cahoon collaborated with artists Clive Burton and Stephanie Carlton Smith to create the custom stand that the wig comes presented on. Made of laser-cut Hamar acrylic, the stand comprises three staggered profiles of Winehouse's face made to exact measurements. It also comes presented inside an acrylic case which is screwed to the base. Dimensions (displayed in case): 44.5 cm x 41.5 cm x 81.5 cm (17 1/2" x 16 1/4" x 32")

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The hair piece was loaned to the Design Museum in London and was displayed as part of their Amy: Beyond the Stage exhibition which ran from November 2021 to April 2022.

Estimate: £15,000 - 30,000 M