Heritage Auctions handled the sale, and with the buyers premium, the slippers sold for $32.5 million.

The breathtaking result reflects just how important movies and movie memorabilia are to our culture and to collectors.

Michael Shaw handed them over for auction and drew over 1,800 bidders worldwide.

‘The Wizard of Oz’

‘The Wizard of Oz’Everett Collection

Adrian also designed the iconic piece of Hollywood history during his historic tenure at MGM.

Jon M. Chu