Three Designer Bags: Two Lanvin & One Halston, 2000s

This lot contains three bags: two by Lanvin, one by Halston.

THE FIRST
Tote bag made of strips of blue pettersham ribbon sewn horizontally to a gold satin underlayer that is visible when used. The bag features black leather straps and an attached fabric flower on one side in purple fabric.
Label: Lanvin Paris
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
21.5" L x 15" H x 5" W
10" Handle Drop
Main textile: Pettersham ribbon
Trim: Leather
Lining: Black textured fabric
Hardware type: Bronze-tone
Straps: Leather
Interior details: One main compartment with a zipper pocket.
Additions: N/A
Country of origin: Paris

THE SECOND
Black leather bucket bag that extends up to form a wide handle with no closure.
Label: Halston
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
15" L x 24" H x 10" W
13" Handle Drop
Main textile: Black leather
Trim: N/A
Lining: Tan suede
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Black leather (built into design)
Interior details: One main compartment
Country of origin: Italy

THE THIRD
Tote bag made of strips of cream pettersham ribbon sewn horizontally to a black satin under layer that is visible when used. The leather straps and the bag has an attached fabric flower on one side in green fabric.
Label: Lanvin Paris
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
21.5" L x 15" H x 5" W
10" Handle Drop
Main textile: Pettersham ribbon
Trim: Leather
Lining: Black textured fabric
Hardware type: Bronze-tone
Straps: Leather
Interior details: One main compartment with a zipper pocket.
Additions: N/A
Country of origin: Paris

Property from the Estate of Vectra Orkin Barnette, Atlanta, Georgia

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with some minor wear and marks on the interior.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with minor wear and wrinkles to the leather.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with some minor wear and marks on the interior.

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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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Three Designer Bags: Two Lanvin & One Halston, 2000s

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