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Lot 33

Dennis Basso Dress, 2015

Strapless dress with a very full skirt and train made of a bright blue silk woven with a stylized pattern of asymmetrical brush strokes in black and shiny threads. The inner bodice is heavily boned and the full skirt is supported with stiffened inner layers. One slip pocket sewn into each side seam of the skirt. The dress is fully lined and closes down the center back with a zip.

Label: Dennis Basso / Handmade in New York City

Size Label: 8

Approximate Measurements:

Chest: 36"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 51"
Length (underarm to hem): 57"

Condition:

The overall condition is very good though the hem shows soiling on the inside from wear. There is also some minor soiling on the exterior hem of the front. There is a slight snag in the fabric on the right back hip. There are some wear marks on each underarm.

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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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Dennis Basso Dress, 2015

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