Five Designer Skirts: Hermès, Gucci, Claude Montana, Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi, 1980-90s

This lot includes five skirts.

THE FIRST
Brown wool midi skirt with two brown leather belt loops, two side slit pockets, and front button closure.
Label: Claude Montana
Size Label: 42

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 28"
Hips: 34.75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 28.75"

THE SECOND
Black silk midi front pleated skirt with two side slit pockets, and invisible side zipper and button closure.
Label: Fendi
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 27.5"
Hips: 30.75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 26"

THE THIRD
Silver metallic midi skirt with two side slit pockets and back brown button closure.
Label: Ungaro
Size Label: 12

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 30.25"
Hips: 34"
Length (side waist band to hem): 24"

THE FOURTH
Red wool midi skirt with black leather trim with gold-tone side buckle closure.
Label: Hermès
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 26"
Hips: 34.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 25.25"

THE FIFTH
Black textured silk a-line skirt with elastic waist band and flounced hem.
Label: Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: 34

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 32.25"
Hips: 46.25"
Length (side waist band to hem): 39.75"

Property from the Collection of the North Coast College

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with only a small dark spot on the front right side on the hem. In the lining, there is a loose thread in the front side towards the hem.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with only slight creasing in the leather belt loops.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good. The right side belt loop is detached and some of the leather is creasing in the center front leather trim.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good with no visible marks. Elastic waist band degraded from age.

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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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Five Designer Skirts: Hermès, Gucci, Claude Montana, Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi, 1980-90s

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