Three Designer Dresses: Valentino, Adele Simpson, Yves Saint Laurent, 1980-90s

This lot contains three dresses.

These dresses were purchased from Martha, a specialty shop created by Martha Phillips, with locations in New York, Palm Beach, and Bal Harbor. The customers that frequented Martha were amongst the wealthiest and most socially prominent figures of the day.

THE FIRST
Black crepe one shoulder dress with asymmetrical hem, large cascading flounces, and side zipper closure.
Label: Adele Simpson
Retail Label: Martha
Size Label: 4

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 29.5"
Waist: 28.75"
Hips: 32"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 42"

THE SECOND
Black crepe dress with white striped satin high collar, set in long sleeves, gathered front yoke, attached black velvet button up skirt panel, and half center front button closure.
Label: Valentino Boutique
Retail Label: Martha
Size Label: 4

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 34.5"
Waist: 25.25"
Hips: 26"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 38"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.25"
Black velvet sleeveless mini dress with black feathers and gold tensile detail, and a side zipper closure.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 27"
Waist: 25.75"
Hips: 29.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.5"

THE THIRD
Black strapless velvet dress with black feathers and gold tensile detail, and side zipper closure.
Label: Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 27"
Waist: 25.75"
Hips: 29.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.5

Property from the Estate of Bud and Donna O. Wilkinson

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. On the interior, there are faint white marks on the front boning of the dress as well as a small spot on the front right side of the hem. On the back of the lining, there are a few spots on the center front along the hem.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though only a few picked threads along the shoulder seams.

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Three Designer Dresses: Valentino, Adele Simpson, Yves Saint Laurent, 1980-90s

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