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Lot 19

Three Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Winter Ensembles, 1980s

Lot 19

Three Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Winter Ensembles, 1980s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

Status

Closed

Three Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Winter Ensembles, 1980s

This lot includes three ensembles.

THE FIRST
Multi-hued geometric floral print straight-fit blouse with attached tie collar, and cuffed full sleeves; paired with red wool pleated flair skirt with wide waistband and pockets.
Label: Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: 38

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 45"
Waist: 44.5"
Hips: 44.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 17.75"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 26"
Hips: 43"
Length (side waist band to hem): 32"

THE SECOND
Green wool crepe box cut blouse with abstract purple flower print and dark green velvet yoke and cuffs; paired with matching green wool crepe pleated flared skirt.
Label: Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: 36

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 17.5"
Chest: 43.5"
Waist: 44.5"
Hips: 43"
Length (underarm to hem): 15.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 29.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 25"
Hips: 37.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 32.5"

THE THIRD
Red and orange paisley straight-fit blouse with attached neck tie, cuffed full sleeves, and gathered neckline; paired with dark red wool pleated flared skirt.
Label: Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: 40 top

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 42"
Length (underarm to hem): 17"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 33"

SKIRT
Waist: 24.75"
Hips: 38"
Length (side waist band to hem): 31"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues on either piece, though the labels inside the skirt are frayed with the size label coming detached.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there are a couple of popped stitches on the top at the front right sleeve near underarm. The skirt left side trouser closure appears to have been moved/altered at the waistband.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though the blouse has some darkened edges on the necktie at either end, and the skirt has indentations on the waistband from hanging.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 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

michaelhall@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

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