Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is poor with the following:

Structural Issues: The interior of the center back neckline is shredding including both the lining and the main textile. Some of the threads from the embroidery have also become loose, primarily on the sleeves.

Split/Separated Seams: On the interior, the center back seam is split open as well as stressing in the seams around the armscyes. On the right side of the lining by the hooks, the stitching is coming undone.

Losses: There are detached and missing rhinestones and sequins which some still remain with the garment.

Fading/Color Change: The exterior of the jacket has fading throughout, primarily along the hems and the opening. On the interior of the front opening, there is darkening throughout.

Soiling/Spots: There is soiling throughout the lining, primarily around the neckline, the center back, and the sleeve hems. There are also a few soiled spots and other spots throughout the exterior panels, primarily along the inner sleeves and on the center front.

Insect Damage: N/A

Corrosion/Tarnish: N/A

Repairs/Alterations: N/A

THE SECOND
The overall condition is poor with the following:

Structural Issues: The lining is severely ripped throughout, primarily along the armscyes and around the neckline.

Split/Separated Seams: There is a small hole in the seam around the left armscye.

Losses: N/A

Fading/Color Change: There is color change throughout the lining, primarily around the neckline.

Soiling/Spots: There is soiling throughout the lining, primarily along the neckline and armscyces. There is also soiling and a few spots down the center front right side, and the hems of the right and left sleeve.

Insect Damage: N/A

Corrosion/Tarnish: N/A

Repairs/Alterations: N/A

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Two Haute Couture Jackets: One Christian Dior, One Balenciaga, c.1960

Two Haute Couture Jackets: One Christian Dior, One Balenciaga, c.1960