Collection of 1980s Designer Dresses and Loungewear: Givenchy, Bill Blass & Bill Tice

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

This lot includes five items: two lounge ensembles and three evening dresses.

THE FIRST
Ivory silk satin ensemble, includes jacket, camisole, and pants.
Label: Bill Tice

Robe:
Approximate Flat Measurements:

Chest: 43.25"

Shoulder: 18"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.75"

Waist: 42.5"

Length (underarm to hem): 18"

Approximate Measurements:

Top:
Chest: 32.75"

Waist: 36.5"

Length (underarm to hem): 15.5"

Pants:
Approximate Measurements:

Waist: 33.5"

Hips: 43"

Inseam: 29.5"

THE SECOND
One polyester pale green pajamas, includes top and pants.
Label: Bill Tice
Size Label: S

Approximate Measurements:

Top:
Chest: 39"

Shoulder: 15"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.25"

Waist: 43.75"

Hips: 59"

Length (underarm to hem): 19"

Pant:
Waist: 27"

Hips: 40.25"

Inseam: 28"

THE THIRD
Givenchy black velvet cocktail dress with large cream bow sash decoration at bust and back, long sleeves, padded shoulders, and back double zip closure.
Label: Givenchy

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 38.5"
Waist: 38"
Shoulders: 18.5"
Hips: 41"
Length (underarm to hem): 31.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

THE FOURTH
Givenchy black velvet cocktail dress with pencil skirt, pink patterned silk overskirt, velvet bow at low waist, long sleeves with full shoulders, vent on left side of skirt, and back zip closure.
Label: Givenchy, Made in France.

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 39.25"
Waist: 32.25"
Shoulders: 15.25"
Hips: 41"
Length (underarm to hem): 49.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE FIFTH
Bill Blass day dress with cream silk with tonal polka dot weave and navy leaf print, three-quarter length sleeves, crossover skirt, long cowl back with tie at back neck, and back zip closure at skirt.
Label: Bill Blass
Size label: 8

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 36.25"
Waist: 25.5"
Shoulders: 18.5"
Hips: 34.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 31.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with slight soil marks on the lower right and left pant legs.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is excellent with no visible issues.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with three thread pulls in front of skirt.

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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

[email protected]312 280 1212

Beatrice Levine

Account Executive