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Lot 60

Three Designer Two-Piece Ensembles: Thierry Mugler, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, 1980s

Lot 60

Three Designer Two-Piece Ensembles: Thierry Mugler, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, 1980s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $500

Estimate$300 – $500

Status

Closed

Three Designer Two-Piece Ensembles: Thierry Mugler, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, 1980s

This lot contains three two-piece ensembles.

This ensembles 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
Dark blue wool military style cropped jacket with high collar, set in long sleeves with gold-tone buttons at hem, uneven hemline, two slanted single welt pockets, and single hook and eye front closure; paired with matching wool wrap skirt with off-center gold-tone button closure.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche

Size Label: 34

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET

Shoulders: 15.25"

Chest: 36.25"

Waist: 32.25"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18.75"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

SKIRT
Waist: 23.5"
Hips: 28.75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 20.25"

THE SECOND
Slubbed tan woven top with spread collar, raglan long dropped sleeves, two front button patch pockets, gathered elastic hems, and half center front button closure; paired with matching mini skirt containing two patch pockets and center front buttons.
Label: Valentino Boutique
Retail Label: Martha

Size Label: 4

Approximate Measurements:
TOP

Shoulders: 15"

Chest: 35.5"

Waist: 32"

Hips: 29"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

SKIRT
Waist: 22.25"
Hips: 31"
Length (side waist band to hem): 21.25"

THE THIRD
Grey wide wale corduroy jacket with crew neckline, set in dolman long sleeves, two front hip slit pockets, and center front snap closure; paired with grey wool pleated pants with two front hip welt pockets, pleated waist band, stacked D-ring belts, and front zipper closure.
Label: Thierry Mugler/ Allure
Retail Label: Martha

Size Label: 38

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET

Shoulders: 19"

Chest: 39.25"

Waist: 34"

Hips: 31.5"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22.25"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

PANTS
Waist: 24.5"
Hips: 31.25"
Length (side waist band to hem): 42.75"
Inseam: 31"

Property from the Estate of Bud and Donna O. Wilkinson

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good. On the top, there are a few picked threads throughout. On the skirt, there are a few dark marks on the center back, 8" above the hem and has bled through to the lining. In the front right of the skirt lining, the seam has split open.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. On the jacket, there is only minor soiling on the lining around the neckline and the "Martha" tag has detached but remains with the garment. On the skirt, there are a few loose threads along the button hole three down from the top as well as the bottom button is missing.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good. On the jacket, the silver-tone metal snaps have tarnished slightly and the jacket appears to be missing a belt due to it having belt loops. In the lining, there are a few picked and missing threads on the center back above the waist band. On the pants, there are two small holes on the front right leg going down and another on the back left panel right below the waist band.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 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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Three Designer Two-Piece Ensembles: Thierry Mugler, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, 1980s

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