Five Designer Ensembles, 1990s-2000s

This lot includes five designer ensembles.

THE FIRST
Black acetate/rayon blend double breast suit jacket trimmed in black velvet at hemline with gold-tone metal and black enamel V logo buttons; paired with black velvet straight fit skirt.
Label: Valentino / Miss V
Size Label: 44 / 10

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Chest: 39"
Waist: 32"
Shoulders: 16.75"
Length (underarm to hem): 16.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (waist band to hem): 26"

THE SECOND
Black wool suit jacket trimmed in black velvet at the lapel and front hip pocket flaps and center front plastic button closure.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent / encore
Size Label: 40 / 8

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 38.75"
Waist: 33.5"
Shoulders: 16.25"
Length (underarm to hem): 15"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

THE THIRD
Navy wool knit long jacket with red, white, and gold braid military trims and buttons; paired with matching navy wool knit dress.
Label: Sophie Philippart
Size Label: 8

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 32"
Shoulders: 17"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 29.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 36"

DRESS
Chest: 37.25"
Waist: 32.5"
Shoulders: 16.25"
Hips: 37.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 29.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 36"

THE FOURTH
Black acetate/rayon blend jacket with double lapel including white crepe-back satin on the second lapel, front hip flap welt pockets, and large gold-tone metal with rhinestones center front button closure; paired with black acetate/rayon blend sleeveless vest blouse with notch lapel and brass-tone military button center front closure.
Label: Sophie Philippart
Jacket Size Label: 6
Blouse Label: Sophie Philippart
Blouse Size Label: 10

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 16.25"
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 30.75"
Length (underarm to hem): 20"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

TOP
Shoulders: 16.75"
Chest: 38.75"
Waist: 33.25"
Length (underarm to hem): 16"

THE FIFTH
Tan and white wool/alpaca/vinyon blend basket weave vest with gold sequins; paired with matching gaucho pants. From the 2000 Fall Collection
Label: Chanel, Made in France, 00 A
Size Label: 42

Approximate Measurements:
VEST
Chest: 39"
Waist: 35"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 11"

PANTS
Waist: 30"
Hips: 43"
Length (waist band to hem): 25.25"
Inseam: 13"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good for the jacket and very good structurally for the skirt with some flattened piles on the waistband from hanging.

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

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

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

THE FIFTH
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.

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Five Designer Ensembles, 1990s-2000s

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