Three Designer Ensembles: Two Ralph Rucci and One YSL, 2000s

This lot includes three designer ensembles: two two-piece suits and one dress.

THE FIRST
Black wool crepe jacket with built up neckline, drop shoulder long sleeves, and front zipper with tie belt closure; paired with matching tapered leg pants.
Label: Ralph Rucci / Chado
Size Label: 14
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 17.5"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 38.5"
Hips: 46.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"
Belt Length: 91"
Belt Width: 1"

PANTS
Waist: 34"
Hips: 41"
Length (side waist band to hem): 41.5"
Inseam: 31.5"

THE SECOND
Purple rayon velvet jacket with rolled wing collar, set in long sleeves, hip flap pockets, and front button closure; paired with black wool straight fit skirt.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: 42 Jacket / 44 Skirt
Style/Serial No.: RG D07 P3 345 213 0 Jacket / RG D00 P4 435 404 0 Skirt

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 38"
Hips: 42"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

SKIRT
Waist: 32"
Hips: 41.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 23.75"

THE THIRD
Black viscose blend net and jersey knit long sleeve dress with scoop neck, pin tucked waist and hips into a full skirt, and back zipper closure.
Label: Ralph Rucci / Chado
Size Label: 14
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements (unstretched):
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 56.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is some soiling internally under the arms and a small white spot on the front left pocket under opening. The pants have stressed seams in lining in the hips and there is a snag on the right back hem.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there is some soiling internally under the arms and all buttons have some minor scuffs or scrapes especially on the right sleeve buttons. The skirt lining has some stressed seams in the lining at hip level.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though there is some light soiling under the arms and there are some loose stitches at apex of the skirt slit.

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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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Three Designer Ensembles: Two Ralph Rucci and One YSL, 2000s

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