Shirley Manson’s iconic polka dot dress from Garbage’s ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’ video raises $31k for wildfire relief as band reveal new album coming this year

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Shirley Manson‘s iconic polka dot dress from Garbage‘s ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’ video has been sold for $31,000.The dress was featured as part of a fundraising auction hosted by the nonprofit organization Give A Fuck Los Angeles and Julien’s Auctions with all proceeds made going towards helping those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, which began on January 7.Other items available included Paramore‘s Hayley Williams ‘This Is Why’ video and stage ensembles from the band’s opening slot on Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras’ tour, Chappell Roan‘s iconic ‘Hot To Go’ music video and stage outfit and a signed Dave Grohl Epiphone DG-335 signature electric guitar.Now, Manson took to the band’s official Facebook page to share that the ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’ dress had sold and raised a massive amount of money. “Oh.

My. GLOB!!!!!!!! This Paranoid dress raised over 31 THOUSAND DOLLARS for @gaflosangeles. I am absolutely GOBSMACKED,” began her message.She continued: “This is a public message to whoever donated so generously to this auction.

You are angels – every last one of you – but ESPECIALLY the person who bought my wee dress. You have done something wonderful in the world for people who have lost so much – in some cases EVERYTHING – in the LA fires.“I don’t know too much about much at all but I do know this: Acts of love, acts of kindness and acts of great generosity- they have the power to SHIFT ENERGY and change the world.

Thank you a million times over. Love trumps Hate. Community is everything. Let’s keep holding each others hands. PS. To whoever bought my dress, I have a gift for you.”Previously announcing the donation of the dress in an Instagram post, Manson wrote: “I’m really hoping it goes to someone wonderful, someone who loves.