Six Designer Tops: Three Chanel, One Rena Lange, One Valentino, One Derek Lam, ca.2002-2009

This lot includes six tops.

THE FIRST
Cream silk satin sleeveless shell top with back neckline keyhole.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: P36040V09928

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14/25"
Chest: 41'
Waist: 41.5"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.75"

THE SECOND
White ramie pleated front sleeveless blouse with extended shawl collar and front hidden button closure.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: P19494V11199

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 42"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5"

THE THIRD
Ivory silk satin sleeveless top with notched lapels and center front button closure. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $900.00.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 46
Style/Serial No.: P19752V11375

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 34"
Hips: 45"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23"

THE FOURTH
Ivory silk sheer crepe blouse with lace trim and attached neck tie; paired with matching shell top. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $1,295.00.
Label: Rena Lange
Size Label: 10 (US)
Style/Serial No.: 72070430

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 34"
Hips: 39"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE FIFTH
Dark blue silk crepe origami pleated front sleeveless top with back neckline. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $1,290.00.
Label: Derek Lam
Size Label: 6 (US)
Style/Serial No.: PF14DL700

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 37.25"
Hips: 39.75"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"

THE SIXTH
Brown silk organza with ivory spotted print blouse with puff short sleeves, ruffled lace trim, and center front button closure. Found with original sales tag, listed price indecipherable.
Label: Valentino
Size Label: 12

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 36.25"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 19"

Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally with some light spots on the front left shoulder near seam, and back left armhole.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a yellow spot on the front left collar and soiling under each arm.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though the bottom button is missing and the tacking around the arm holes is coming loose. Appears unworn.

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

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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

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Six Designer Tops: Three Chanel, One Rena Lange, One Valentino, One Derek Lam, ca.2002-2009

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