Four Vintage Designer Linen Suits & Dresses, 1980-90s: Two Yves Saint Laurent, One Oscar de la Renta, One Valentino

This lot includes four ensembles.

THE FIRST
Rust linen ensemble consisting of single notch lapel box cut jacket, rust silk zebra patterned shell top, and matching straight skirt.
Label: Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: 36 jacket / 36 blouse / 38 skirt

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 20"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 42.25"
Hips: 43"
Length (underarm to hem): 20"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

TOP
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 37.25"
Length (underarm to hem): 14"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 11.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 38.5"
Length (side waist to hem): 26.5"

THE SECOND
Purple linen double breasted jacket with single notch lapel; paired with matching straight skirt.
Label: Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche
Size Label: 36 jacket / 40 skirt

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15.75"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 39.25"
Hips: 39.25"
Length (underarm to hem): 20"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 32"

SKIRT
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (side waist to hem): 23.5"

THE THIRD
Pink linen short sleeve dress with V-shaped bib and white semi-circle button closures.
Label: Oscar de la Renta
Size Label: 6

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 38"
Hips: 38.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 26"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 26"

THE FOURTH
Yellow linen short sleeve dress with center front button closure and back waist cinch.
Label: Valentino Miss V
Size Label: 42

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 38.5"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 34.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 30.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 20.5"

Condition:

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

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a light spot on the back skirt along center back seam as well as a bluish discoloration on the right front skirt waistband.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good structurally with some overall yellowing, most noticeably at neckline, back lining, and under each arm. There are dark yellow spots on the front right hip, left and right sleeve hems, and the left sleeve cuff is missing two buttons.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good though the hem line has 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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Four Vintage Designer Linen Suits & Dresses, 1980-90s: Two Yves Saint Laurent, One Oscar de la Renta, One Valentino

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