Group of Six Versace Items, 1990s

This lot includes 5 suit sets and one blouse.

THE FIRST
Cream wool skirt suit with box jacket that has a rolled collar, waist welt pockets, and covered buttons with silver-tone metal Medusa heads.
Label: Gianni Versace / Couture

Approximate Measurements:

Jacket
Chest: 38.25"
Waist: 35.75"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 8.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

Skirt
Waist: 32"
Hips: 42"
Length (waistband to hem): 22.75"

THE SECOND
Pink wool crepe double-breast suit jacket with fish-mouth lapels, chest and hip patch pockets, and gold-tone Medusa head button closures paired with matching pink crepe shorts.
Label: Gianni Versace / Couture
Size Label: 44/ 10

Approximate Measurements:

Jacket
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 33.5"
Shoulders: 17"
Length (underarm to hem): 17.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

Shorts
Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 36"
Length (waistband to hem): 16.5"
Inseam: 5.5"

THE THIRD
Off-White rayon/nylon/silk blend suit jacket with single notch lapel, welt hip pockets, and single front button closure, paired with matching off-white slim straight fit pants.
Label: Gianni Versace / Couture
Size Label: 46 / 12

Approximate Measurements:

Jacket
Chest: 40"
Waist: 37.5"
Shoulders: 19"
Length (underarm to hem): 16.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 35.25"

Pants
Waist: 31"
Hips: 37.25"
Length (waistband to hem): 40"
Inseam: 29.5"

THE FOURTH
Pink wool woven stripe suit jacket with fish-mouth lapel, hips flap pockets, and center front button closure paired with matching straight fit skirt.
Label: Gianni Versace
Size Label: 44 / 10

Approximate Measurements:

Jacket
Chest: 38"
Waist: 35.25"
Shoulders: 16.75"
Length (underarm to hem): 13"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

Skirt
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (waist band to hem): 21.25"

THE FIFTH
Yellow angora/wool/cashmere blend suit jacket with roll collar, buttoned flap hip pockets and center front button closure paired with matching straight fit skirt.
Label: Gianni Versace
Size Label: 46 /12

Approximate Measurements:

Jacket
Chest: 37.75"
Waist: 35.25"
Shoulders: 17"
Length (underarm to hem): 15"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

Skirt
Waist: 30"
Hips: 38.25"
Length (waist band to hem): 21"

THE SIXTH
Purple silk crepe dress shirt with standard collar, barrel cuff sleeves, and center front french placket closure.
Label: Gianni Versace
Size Label: 44 / 10

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 40"
Waist: 36.25"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 17"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.25"

Condition:

THE FIRST
Jacket
The overall condition is very good with a small spot on the front right sleeve cuff and slight discoloration around the neckline.

Skirt
The overall condition is very good with small construction markings noticeable on which the seams into which the pleats are inserted.

THE SECOND
Jacket
The overall condition is fair with some discoloration due to light damage along the shoulders and upper sleeves.

Shorts
The overall condition is good with a small orange spot on the front left hip.

THE THIRD
Jacket
The overall condition is good structurally with some spots on the front left lapel and each of the sleeve cuffs has some darkening due to wear.

Pants
The overall condition is good structurally with several small spots throughout the pants as well as a pulled thread at the front left at hip level.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good structurally with some minor pilling under each arm on the jacket.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with some darkening around the sleeve and jacket hem from normal wear.

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

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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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