Four Designer Items, 1980-90s: Christian Lacroix, Leonard, Rena Lange & Carolina Herrera

This lot includes one evening jacket and two dress ensembles.

THE FIRST
Light blue silk/polyester blend satin off the shoulder evening jacket trimmed in black ostrich and coque feathers and center front, gold-tone metal and glass crystal cut stone button closure.
Label: Rena Lange

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 37"
Waist: 31.5"
Shoulders: 20"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 20.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

THE SECOND
Multi-hued brushstroke printed silk strapless dress with draped front bodice and skirt gathered to the left side and detailed with a bow.
Label: Leonard
Size Label: 2

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 35"
Waist: 29.25"
Hips: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 29.5"

THE THIRD
Black striped silk/cotton blend strapless tiered evening dress with multicolored and patterned applique patchwork at the neckline; paired with matching cap sleeve jacket with wired collar.
Label: Christian Lacroix
Jacket Size Label: 42
Dress Size Label: 44

Approximate Measurements:

Jacket
Chest: 37.75"
Waist: 33"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 9.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 13.25"

Dress
Chest: 36.5"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 43"
Length (waist band to hem): 51.25"

THE FOURTH
Brown velvet strapless evening dress heavily embellished with metallic thread, beading, and rhinestones.
Label: Carolina Herrera
Size Label: 8

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 32.75"
Waist: 27.75"
Hips: 39.75"
Length (underarm to hem): 28.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with some yellow spots on the inner lining likely due to the adhesive used to glue the feathers to the jacket and some very light striations on the back left hip and sleeve area.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with a minor thread pull in the right neckline.

THE THIRD
Jacket
The overall condition is good with some wear noticeable at the bust apex, under each arm, and front collar areas.

Dress
The overall condition is good with some wear noticeable along the neckline and center back along the zipper closure.

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

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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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Four Designer Items, 1980-90s: Christian Lacroix, Leonard, Rena Lange & Carolina Herrera

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