The Academy Museum is now the proud owner of Florence Pugh’s iconic floral dress from “Midsommar.” The organization behind the Oscars was the highest bidder in an auction held by A24, with proceeds going to coronavirus relief efforts.
The final bid went for $65,000, per A24’s website, though the Academy Museum declined to confirm the price point. The May Queen dress is one of several props, wardrobe items and set pieces that A24 has been auctioning off to raise money for the FDNY Foundation, a non-profit that supports New York City firefighters and their families who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
So far, A24’s auction has raised over $200,000 to benefit the hardest-hit communities in New York City. The frock in particular,