- The Boy George Chameleon of Style exhibition opened at the Museum of Style Icons on 2 May 2026.
- The display runs until 1 June 2026 and shows garments costumes and Philip Treacy hats.
- The collection includes the yellow Karma Chameleon outfit and a 1984 Wembley headdress.
- Boy George has Irish roots through his mother from Dublin and father with Tipperary connections.
- The exhibition is the only public viewing before the items go to auction in Beverly Hills.
The Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware has revealed plans to open the Boy George Chameleon of Style exhibition on 2 May 2026 and displays the singer iconic garments costumes and Philip Treacy hats. The exhibition runs until 1 June 2026 and offers the only public viewing of the collection before it travels to Julien Auctions in Beverly Hills for auction in summer 2026.
Boy George, born George Alan O Dowd, has Irish heritage through his mother Dinah from Dublin and father Jerry with roots in County Tipperary. The collection includes a purple plaid ensemble made by his mother and features items such as the yellow two-piece from his Karma Chameleon performance on The Late Show with David Letterman a headdress from Wembley Arena in 1984 a Jean Paul Gaultier couture jacket and a jade teal wool bowler hat from RuPaul Drag Race UK. The exhibition highlights his New Romantic movement influence and androgynous style from the 1980s with Culture Club.
William Doyle shared Boy George is synonymous with style and colour. His bold garments and stage-worn outfits captured the vibrant spirit of the 1980s. A true chameleon of style and fashion his ever-changing and daring looks complemented by his bold and distinctive Philip Treacy hats are both memorable and show stopping. We are delighted to showcase some of Boy George eclectic collection and to offer the public the chance to see inside the wardrobe of one of pop most distinctive stars.
Martin Nolan shared Boy George stands as a genuine cultural trailblazer with an influence that reaches across music fashion and art. This collection reflects the bold spirit and individuality that defined a generation and still resonates today. I am especially proud to unveil this collection in Ireland where his roots and lasting popularity give the exhibition added significance before it continues on to auction at the peninsula in Beverly Hills.
