Akris Two-Piece Dress, 2008

Renée Fleming wore this dress for her performance for the US Supreme Court Justices in 2008. Property from the Collection of Renée Fleming, New York, New York, to benefit the Renée Fleming Foundation.

Purple silk satin dress and jacket. The strapless dress has a straight, floor-length skirt with deep pleats down each princess line of the front. Hidden within these pleats are pockets on each hip. The bodice is lightly boned and closes down the center back with a zip and a hook and eye. The short jacket is self-fabric lined and has a notched collar and long sleeves with slits at the hem. The jacket has no closures down the center front opening.
Label: Akris
Size Label: US 10

Condition:

Condition:

Overall very good condition with two snags in the satin over the back hip near the zip, a snag on the hem of the left sleeve, snags on the inner arm of the right sleeve and one snag on the right lapel.

Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:

DRESS

Bust: 16

Waist: 13.5

Hips: 20

Length (from underarm): 53

JACKET

Shoulder: 16

Sleeve: 24

The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

Condition:

Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:

DRESS

Bust: 16

Waist: 13.5

Hips: 20

Length (from underarm): 53

JACKET

Shoulder: 16

Sleeve: 24

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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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Akris Two-Piece Dress, 2008

Renée Fleming wore this dress for her performance for the US Supreme Court Justices in 2008.

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