Four Designer Jackets

THE FIRST
Tailored evening jacket in black glittered velvet with black lace overlay and black velvet trim. Collarless, round neckline. Wrist length sleeves with decorative rhinestone buttons at hems. Light shoulder padding. Two welt pockets at front. Button closure at front with rhinestone buttons. Fully lined. Features Ultimo label.
Label: Ungaro Parallèle
Size Label: 12
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17“
Chest: 40“
Waist: 37“
Hips: 46“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5“

THE SECOND
Jacket in padded cream cotton/silk-blend satin. Spread collar with bejeweled rhinestone and and faux-pearl embellishments. Wrist length sleeves. Blanket stitched edges with embroidery floss and embroidery details at front of jacket. Button closure at front of jacket. Fully self-lined.
Label: Thakoon
Size Label: 8
Date: 2000's
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 42“
Waist: 44“
Hips: 46“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27“

THE THIRD
Cardigan jacket in black cotton with embroidered ribbon, petersham, oversize rick-rack, and passementerie trim/appliques throughout. Faux-pearl trim throughout edges. Collarless, round neckline. Wrist length sleeves. Five hook-and-eye closures at front. Fully lined.
Label: Moschino
Size Label: 12
Date: 2000's
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16“
Chest: 42“
Waist: 42“
Hips: 42“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.5"

THE FOURTH
Cardigan jacket in black lightweight twill with black dragonfly embroidered lace details at hem. Collarless, V-neckline. Wrist length raglan sleeves. Two welt pockets at front. Seven hook-and-eye closures at front. Fully lined.
Label: Rochas
Size Label: N/A
Date: 2000's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.5“
Chest: 42“
Waist: 42“
Hips: 46"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5“

From the Private Collection of Merle Reskin

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good. A few missing rhinestones throughout buttons. Jacket has been enlarged, as evidenced by two inset panels at interior.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good. A few small, faint residue marks on right sleeve. Minor thread pull in lining,

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good to very good. Trim at back hem of jacket has been removed/stitched back on with visible hand stitches. Jacket has been enlarged by approximately four inches total, as evidenced by inset panels in lining.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good. Little to no signs of wear.

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Tanner Branson

Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture

[email protected]312 280 1212

Tanner Branson joined Freeman’s in 2022 where he provides streamlined services for couture clients evaluating and appraising luxury handbags and luxury goods. Mr. Branson brings over a decade of experience in the luxury market working for brands such as The Row and Brunello Cucinelli. He has also collaborated with celebrity clients to curate personal and public wardrobes and done commercial and editorial styling work for print and digital publications internationally. At Freeman’s Mr. Branson combines his endless passion for fashion history and luxury goods with his educational background. He has a BA in Fashion Business from Columbia College. Mr. Branson is affiliated with various auxiliary boards including the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum. Mr. Branson also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

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