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