Five Bill Blass Pieces: One Three-Piece Ensemble, Two Embellished Skirts

This lot includes five pieces: one three-piece ensemble and two skirts.

THE FIRST
Yellow, purple, and green embellished floral motif three-piece ensemble including sheer silk tie-back sleeveless top, cropped silk shell, and skirt.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 12 Tops / 14 Skirt

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 13.75"
Chest: 38.5"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21.5"

SHELL
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 32"
Hips: 41.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 29.5"

THE SECOND
Black silk chiffon sequin embellished skirt trimmed with ostrich feathers.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 12

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 32.5"
Hips: 41"
Length (side waist band to hem): 33"

THE THIRD
Brown silk chiffon skirt embellished with sequins, beads, and embroidery.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 12

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 30.75"
Hips: 42"
Length (side waist band to hem): 24.5"

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

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is a small dark spot on right shoulder of the sheer top. The skirt has some alterations made on the side seams, most noticeable in the lining and to the sheer overlay nearest the waist.

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

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good though there is a small snag on the front hem and there is a small missing amount of beading.

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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

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Five Bill Blass Pieces: One Three-Piece Ensemble, Two Embellished Skirts

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