Darkness frontman, Justin Hawkins, known for his flamboyant leather look catsuits, is auctioning off stage clothes on ebay to raise money for the Mayhew.

Justin said: “I still love these outfits, but I’m not going to wear them again because my house is full of them.”

Amongst the clothes are a pair of red snakeskin effect flares and Dolce and Gabbana silk trousers. He is also selling costumes from his live gigs in 2005/6.

In his advert, Justin added: “Flared red leather snakeskin effect trousers, with strung openings to hips. Check local bylaws before any public use.

“Your chance to look like a rock star at the next The Darkness gig – also ideal for job interviews. If you want to upstage the bride wear it to a wedding. Send off a loved one by wearing it to a funeral.

“Once again, half the proceeds go straight to the Mayhew Animal Home and the other half goes straight into my father’s Christmas Box.”

The band is working on the follow-up to 2012’s Hot Cakes.