Two Designer Evening Items: One Yves Saint Laurent Ensemble, One Bill Blass Dress 1980-90s

This lot contains one two piece ensemble and one dress.

THE FIRST
Velvet tiger stripe double breasted jacket with set in long sleeves, two front hip double welt pockets, and front closure of double row of black velvet buttons; paired with matching tiger stripe and black velvet reversible scarf.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche

Size Label: 38

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET

Shoulders: 15"

Chest: 37"

Waist: 35"

Hips: 38"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 29"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

SCARF
Length: 46.5"
Width: 7.75"

THE SECOND
Black and green voided velvet strapless long dress with black velvet chest and bows, center back draped detail, and zipper closure.
Label: Bill Blass
Retail Label: Martha

Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:

Chest: 23.75"

Waist: 29"

Hips: 31.5"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 50"

Property from the Estate of Bud and Donna O. Wilkinson

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good. On the front of the jacket, the third button hole from the top has a white spot on it as well as a few faint spots on the front right panel along the hem. The bottom button on the right sleeve has a white mark on the lining around the armscyes has soiled spots as well as minor wear on the inner neckline. The scarf is very good though a few picked threads on the center back of the black velvet panel.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. There are a few picked threads throughout, primarily along the hem on the exterior. On the interior, there are a few frayed seams surrounding the zipper closure.

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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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Two Designer Evening Items: One Yves Saint Laurent Ensemble, One Bill Blass Dress 1980-90s

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