Collection of Vintage Valentino Designs, 1970-80s

Great designs., but each piece has condition issues.

This lot includes 5 looks/ensembles.

THE FIRST
Light blue silk long sleeve blouse and scarf with walnut pint; paired with sky blue wool straight leg pants.
Label: Boutique Valentino / New York/Rome
Size Label: 12 blouse / 10 pants

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 37.25"
Waist: 33"
Length (underarm to hem): 15"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 36"

PANTS
Waist: 27"
Hips: 40"
Length (side waist to hem): 41.5"
Inseam: 30.5"

THE SECOND
Green wool A-line long sleeve belted coat with removable capelet, front envelope patch pockets, and center front button closure.
Label: Valentino/ Boutique
Size Label: 6

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 39"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 37"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

THE THIRD
Navy with ecru paisley silk blouse with navy knit collar, cuffs, and hem, and front zipper closure.
Label: Valentino / V / Studio
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 43"
Waist: 22.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 12.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 32"

THE FOURTH
Green sponge crepe short sleeve wrap top dress with front ruffled detail and flared skirt.
Label: Boutique Valentino / New York/Rome

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 22.5"
Hips: 34"
Length (underarm to hem): 32.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 15"

THE FIFTH
Brown wool A-line skirt with hip patch pockets.
Label: Boutique Valentino / New York/Rome
Size Label: 6

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 25.25"
Hips: 38"
Length (side waist to hem): 25.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though there is extensive discoloration throughout the blouse. The pants show signs of alterations, some minor discoloration along the legs, likely due from hanging, a small dark spot on the left inseam, and signs of grazing on the back left hip.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally however there is some evidence of grazing along the shoulders and lapel. There are also two buttons missing from the front closure.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though the knit collar, cuffs, and hem have several indentations and the left sleeve has some darkening noticeable on the print near the cuff.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good thought there is some discoloration along the top shoulder line along with a couple of small holes on the left shoulder. The neckline facing is coming undone on the right side.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good though there are some indentations on the waistband due to clap hangers.

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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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Collection of Vintage Valentino Designs, 1970-80s

Great designs., but each piece has condition issues.

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