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Lot 231

Three Designer Dresses: Two Alexander McQueen, and One Valentino, 1990-2010s

Lot 231

Three Designer Dresses: Two Alexander McQueen, and One Valentino, 1990-2010s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $400 - $600

Estimate$400 – $600

Status

Closed

Three Designer Dresses: Two Alexander McQueen, and One Valentino, 1990-2010s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black crepe back satin and chiffon sleeve wrap front style dress, white lawn flounced collar and cuffs, right side zipper closure.
Label: Valentino / Boutique
Size Label: 6
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 37"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 54.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

THE SECOND
Dark green wool sponge crepe dress with box neckline, pleated cap sleeves, peplum, and straight it skirt, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Alexander McQueen
Size Label: 40
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 34.5"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

THE THIRD
Black silk, acetate/rayon blend crepe de chine peasant blouse top and straight fit crepe skirt dress with left side zipper closure.
Label: Alexander McQueen
Size Label: 42
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.5"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"

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

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good structurally though the back right sleeve has torn from the armhole. The shoulders and hemline have lightened slightly and the collar and sleeve flounces have lightly yellowed from age. The front left waist of the wrap skirt has started to detach. There is a color differential between the front crepe and back crepe of the body of the dress. The waist band has had a repair made to the Petersham belt.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there are some small spots on the left sleeve hem. The center front skirt has some small spots located on the lower hip level.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is minor soiling under the arms and a small white spot on the back left shoulder. There are some white spots on the front right skirt at hip.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 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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Spring Fashion: Centuries of Style

Three Designer Dresses: Two Alexander McQueen, and One Valentino, 1990-2010s

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