Three Vintage Summer Party Dresses, 1980-2000s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Red and off-white floral print rayon crepe dress with flounced neckline and half length sleeves, and full gathered skirt.
Label: Renata
Size Label: 38

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 38"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 21"

THE SECOND
White silk shantung caftan with blue and orange hand painted details along neckline, sleeves, and hem, orange piping, and paired with white polyester slip.
Label: Tory Burch
Size Label: S
Style No.: 40203

Approximate Measurements:
DRESS
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 42.25"
Hips: 47.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 37.25"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 30"

SLIP
Shoulders: 10"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 37.25"
Hips: 41"
Length (underarm to hem): 36"

THE THIRD
Black silk chiffon dress with pink and bronze green flower print, full flounced sleeves, and gathered full skirt with self fabric tie belt.
Label: Treacy Lowe / London
Size Label: 8

Approximate Measurements:
DRESS
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 26.75"
Hips: 34"
Length (underarm to hem): 48"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 22"

TIE
Length: 32"
Width: 3.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is overall minor discoloration mostly noticeable at the shoulders.

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

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though there is a small snag and pinhead hole in the back left shoulder near sleeve cap.

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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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Three Vintage Summer Party Dresses, 1980-2000s

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