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Lot 23

Three Vintage Designer Wool ensembles, 1980-90s

Lot 23

Three Vintage Designer Wool ensembles, 1980-90s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

Status

Closed

Three Vintage Designer Wool ensembles, 1980-90s

This lot includes three skirt suit ensembles; one with additional pair of pants.

THE FIRST
Dark and light brown wool houndstooth suit jacket with with stylized single lapel, curved welt pockets, and front snap closure; paired with matching straight fit skirt.
Label: Thierry Mugler / Paris
Size Label: 40 jacket

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15.75"
Chest: 36.5"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 37"
Length (underarm to hem): 16.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

SKIRT
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 38.25"
Length (side waist band to hem): 24"

THE SECOND
Rust red wool/silk blend tweed jacket with black rib knit cuffs and waistband, pointed rolled collar, center front button closure, and waist ties; paired with a matching flared panel skirt and fully lined double pleated tapered pants.
Label: Boutique / Guy Laroche / Paris
Size Label: 36 jacket / 36 skirt / 38 pants

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 38.5"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 32"
Length (underarm to hem): 12.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

SKIRT
Waist: 27"
Hips: 35.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 31.5"

PANTS
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 39"
Length (side waist band to hem): 41"
Inseam: 30.25"

THE THIRD
Tan and dark brown wool blend houndstooth glen plaid suit jacket trimmed in brown velveteen, and gold-tone set stone button closure; paired with matching herringbone straight fit skirt.
Label: Emanuel Ungaro / Paris / Collection
Size Label: 40
Serial/Style No.: (skirt) 66 80642 6529 0A

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15.25"
Chest: 36.5"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 39.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 21"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 27.25"
Hips: 34.75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 23"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally thought the jacket has some loose threads on the left side seam and the lining shows signs of wear and discoloration under each arm. The skirt is heavily altered on the side seams, most noticeable on the lining, and there is an additional piece of fabric added to expand the waistband.

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

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

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

The September Sale: Fall Fashion & Luxury Accessories

Three Vintage Designer Wool ensembles, 1980-90s

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