Four Designer Dresses; One Badgley Mishka, One Oscar de la Renta, One Valentino, One Giambatistta Valli, 1990s-2010s

This lot includes four ensembles.

THE FIRST:
Gold polyester blend dress with metallic sequined scoop neck top, gold metallic net lace gathered skirt, and center back zipper.
Label: Badgley Mischka/ Collection
Size Label: 4

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 34.5"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 42"
Length (underarm to hem): 45.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 11.5"

THE SECOND:
Blue taffeta strapless evening dress with dark blue ombre at neck line, dual-tone green satin and velvet floral appliques with black sequin detail, and center back zip closure.
Label: Oscar de la Renta
Size Label: 4

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 29.75"
Waist: 27.25"
Hips: 35.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 46"

THE THIRD:
White and black stretch lace top overlay on black wool gabardine dress with center back zipper closure.
Label: Valentino / Technocouture

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.25"
Chest: 32.5"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 37"
Length (underarm to hem): 28"

THE FOURTH:
Black wool-blend matelasse combined with yellow, white, and black boucle dress with jewel neckline, cap sleeves, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Giambattista / Valli

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.75"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 36.25"
Length (underarm to hem): 26"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 11.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST:
The overall condition is very good with a few loose threads along the neckline.

THE SECOND:
The overall condition is very good with some loose threads on the inner structured bodice and a small faint spot at center front 7" from the hemline.

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

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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Four Designer Dresses; One Badgley Mishka, One Oscar de la Renta, One Valentino, One Giambatistta Valli, 1990s-2010s

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