Mitch Winehouse’s estate accuses Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay of hiding their ownership or gifted status of items consigned to auctions in 2021 and 2023, claiming hundreds of thousands of pounds in disputed proceeds.

Parry and Gourlay counter that the items were either already theirs, gifted by Amy Winehouse, or loaned by Amy, and that some items predated her death.

Notable items include a custom-made dress worn by Amy in her last performance before a tour cancellation, a pair of boots from the Frank album cover, and blood-stained ballet shoes linked to her relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, with guide prices and sale figures cited.

The trial before Deputy High Court Judge Sarah Clarke KC is expected to conclude later in the week as both sides present evidence on ownership and consent to auctions.

The case emphasizes transparency and accountability in handling Winehouse’s posthumous estate and belongings, with testimony from witnesses about ownership and gifting patterns.

The dispute feeds into broader questions about Amy Winehouse’s legacy and her history of charitable giving, including designer clothing donated to charity.

The High Court in London is hearing Mitch Winehouse’s claim for more than 700,000 pounds tied to about 155 clothing items.

The litigation reflects tensions between friendship, ownership, and how Winehouse’s personal effects are managed after her death.

Witnesses such as Sadie Frost and Kelly Osbourne have testified that Winehouse frequently gave away clothing to friends, supporting claims items were gifted rather than owned solely by her.

Witness statements from Frost and Osbourne have been submitted on behalf of Parry and Gourlay, arguing Amy often gifted clothes to friends.

Specific damages cited include hundreds of thousands of pounds: 534,192.90 pounds claimed by Naomi Parry and 198,041.07 pounds by Catriona Gourlay, with the trial expected to run several days at the Royal Courts of Justice.

Gourlay describes a long friendship with Amy, swapping vintage clothes and viewing ownership as a personal matter rather than a financial one.