Three Designer Bottoms: Two Courrèges and One Cardin, 1970-80s

This lot includes two skirts and one pair of pants.

THE FIRST
Black wool snap front skirt trimmed in black faux leather with bow detail.
Label: Courrèges / Paris / Couture Future
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: 766

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 26"
Hips: 37"
Length (side waist band to hem): 45"

THE SECOND
Turquoise wool poplin flared pants with front zip closure.
Label: Courrèges / Paris
Size Label: 0
Style/Serial No.: 691 / 0030065

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 37"
Length (side waist band to hem): 42"
Inseam: 30.5"

THE THIRD
Black wool double knit breeches with gathered hems and front zipper.
Label: Pierre Cardin
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 30"
Hips: 36"
Length (side waist band to hem): 37.5"
Inseam: 28"

Property from the Estate of Jacqueline Leeds, New York, New York

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some wear on the faux leather corners at waist, bows, and edges throughout. The bows have a light white residue and there are some brown spots on back left hip seat.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though the pants have yellowed unevenly from age. There is a dark spot on the front right hip, on the bottom right leg hemline, and the creases have darkened as well as along the folded edges. There are some popped stitches on zipper lining at the top.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good though there is a small hole in front rise near the cross seam and top of the back rise to the right. There are some popped stitches along the inseam, mostly on the left leg.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Three Designer Bottoms: Two Courrèges and One Cardin, 1970-80s

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