Two Designer Items: One Norma Kamali Jacket, 1978, One Claude Montana Ensemble, 1990s

This lot includes one jacket and one ensemble.

Norma Kamali (b. 1945) is an American fashion designer from the Upper East Side of New York. She earned a degree in fashion illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology and rose to fame with the creation of her On My Own label, which gained popularity at the New York nightclub Studio 54.

THE FIRST
Dated to 1978, this is an early jacket from the On My Own label created by Norma Kamali in 1976. A jacket of the same design is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection, acc. 2003.79.7.

Black sheer knit jacket dress with ruching and draping detail, with front hook and eye and single button closure.
Label: Norma Kamali / OMO
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.25"
Chest: 40.5"
Waist: 37.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 50.5"

THE SECOND
Black rayon top with a wide scoop neckline, set in long sleeves, and silver trim detail; paired with matching black maxi skirt. Item retains merchandising label listing retail price at $545.00.

Label: Claude Montana
Size Label: Top, 42/ Skirt, 44

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 18.75"
Chest: 31.75"
Waist: 30.25"
Hips: 35.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 30.25"
Hips: 33"
Length (side waist band to hem): 47"

Property from the Collection of the North Coast College

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with no visible issues. The elastic at the button holes is slightly stretched, very faint pin hole on the top tier.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with only a faint white mark on the front right side of the chest and the skirt has very minor fraying along the hem.

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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 Designer Items: One Norma Kamali Jacket, 1978, One Claude Montana Ensemble, 1990s

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