Two Givenchy Evening Gowns and One Bill Blass Cape and Skirt Ensemble, 1970s-1980s

Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

The first; a Givenchy evening dress with black silk velvet bodice, black moire taffeta full sleeves, magenta moire taffeta skirt with black ruffle trim, and front button and hidden snap closure.
Label: Givenchy, Made in France.

The second; a Givenchy evening dress with black silk velvet bodice with low pointed waist, long black satin sleeves, black satin ruffle trim at cuffs and collar, black moire silk skirt with autumnal floral print, and back zip closure.
Label: Givenchy, Made in France.

The third; a Bill Blass day ensemble with long tan jersey cape with tie and snap closure at neck, cream jersey blouse with short sleeves and back zip, and tan jersey straight skirt with self-covered belt and back zip closure.
Cape label: Bill Blass
Cape size: 12
Blouse and skirt unlabeled.

Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
GIVENCHY DRESS/MAGENTA SKIRT
Bust: 19"

Shoulder: 14.5"

Sleeve: 28"

Waist: 16.25"

Hips: 25.75"

Length (from underarm): 49"

GIVENCHY DRESS/AUTUMNAL SKIRT
Bust: 18"

Shoulder: 16"

Sleeve: 26"

Waist: 15.75"

Hips: 25"

Length (from underarm): 49.5"

BILL BLASS CAPE
Shoulder: 19.5"
Width Across Bust: 27.5"

Width Across Waist: 42"

Width Across Hem: 79"

Length (from cover): 44"

BILL BLASS BLOUSE
Bust: 18.25"

Shoulder: 16.5"

Sleeve: 7"

Waist: 17"

Hips: 19.25"

Length (from underarm): 16.25"

BILL BLASS SKIRT

Waist: 14.5"

Hips: 19"

Length: 27"
Belt: 36" total length

Condition:
GIVENCHY DRESS/MAGENTA SKIRT: Very good condition, with no visible condition issues.
GIVENCHY DRESS/AUTUMNAL SKIRT: Very good condition, with no visible condition issues.
BILL BLASS CAPE: Very good condition, with seven pin-sized holes, one spot of soiling at left hem.
BILL BLASS BLOUSE: Very good condition, with four pin-sized holes.
BILL BLASS SKIRT: Very good condition, with one pin-sized hole.

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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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Account Executive

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Two Givenchy Evening Gowns and One Bill Blass Cape and Skirt Ensemble, 1970s-1980s

Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

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