Three Vintage Silk Designer Summer Dresses; Two Yves Saint Laurent, One Oscar de la Renta, 1980s:

This lot includes three ensembles.

THE FIRST
White hounds tooth woven pattern satin ensemble with multi-hued polka dot print, ruffled scoop neckline, short sleeves, and box cut blouse; paired with matching wrap skirt and scarf.
Label: Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
BLOUSE
Shoulders: 21"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 41.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 16.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 15"

SKIRT
Waist: 24.25"
Hips: 40"
Length (side waist to hem): 37.25"

SCARF
Length: 85"
Width: 17"

THE SECOND
White crepe de chine blouse with multi-hued polka dot print, ruffled neckline, 1/2 length sleeves, and box cut body; paired with green, yellow, and red print gathered flared skirt.
Label: Miss O / by / Oscar de la Renta
Size Label: 8 blouse / 8 skirt

Approximate Measurements:
BLOUSE
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 41.25"
Waist: 41.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 17.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 20"

SKIRT
Waist: 25"
Hips: 38"
Length (side waist to hem): 30"

THE THIRD
Cream satin and white flower print blouse with ruffled collar, full 1/2 length sleeves, box cut body; paired with matching knife pleated skirt.
Label: Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche

Approximate Measurements:
BLOUSE
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 35.75"
Waist: 37.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 16"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 24.75"
Hips: 38"
Length (side waist to hem): 32.25"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with minor soiling along the neckline and a small dark spot on the front neckline ruffle near hemline.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is light soiling along the neckline, under each arm, and spots on the front bodice, the back bodice hem, and back left sleeve. The skirt trouser closure is loose but still attached.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a dark spot on the back left neckline and ruffle. The skirt waistband closure appears to have been altered.

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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.

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Three Vintage Silk Designer Summer Dresses; Two Yves Saint Laurent, One Oscar de la Renta, 1980s:

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