Two Givenchy Haute Couture Maternity Dresses, c.1984

This lot includes two dresses that were made by Givenchy for Mrs. Gutfreund when she was pregnant with her son.

THE FIRST
Haute Couture light blue woven paisley patterned caftan with yoked neckline, cap sleeves, gathered into the yoke A-line body and center back zipper closure.
Label: Givenchy

Size Label: N/A

Style/Serial No.: 71888

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 24.75"

Chest: 55"

Waist: 58"

Hips: 65"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 57.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 13.5"

THE SECOND
Haute Couture black and white striped silk gathered A-line dress with yoked neckline, fitted sleeves with wrist zippers, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Givenchy

Size Label: N/A

Style/Serial No.: 71887

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 15"

Chest: 45"

Waist: 42.50"

Hips: 46.25"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

Property from the Collection of Susan Gutfreund, New York, New York

Condition:

THE FISRT

The overall condition is very good though there is some slight soiling along the interior neckline, some minor pilling along the shoulders, a black mark on the front left shoulder, and an orange spot on the center back hem.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there is some negligible soiling along the interior neckline facing and lining and there are some faint orange spots on the left side seam hemline.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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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Two Givenchy Haute Couture Maternity Dresses, c.1984

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