Prince's 'Purple Rain' shirt, plus his other fashion pieces, go up for auction

Prince performs at the Forum in California in 1985. He was known nearly as much for his extravagant wardrobe as for his chart-topping hits. Photo: AP

Fans of Prince, who was known nearly as much for his extravagant wardrobe as for his chart-topping hits, will have a chance to bid on some of the late musician's sartorial splendour in an online auction this week.

The collection, including more than 200 lots up for sale, was assembled by a French collector who initially hoped to open a museum celebrating the musician but later scrapped the plan, according to RR Auction of Boston, which is overseeing the sale.