Two Designer Dresses and One Shawl: One Akris with Matching Shawl, One Calvin Klein

This lot includes three pieces: two dresses and one shawl.

THE FIRST
Quoted from marketing booklet included with garment: "Her [Carmen Herrera] sense of color and proportion, a blend of euphoria and perfect order, stunned me [Albert Akris]." This led to the creation of the 2017 Akris collection based on her work. Based on the art piece "Venetian Red, White, and Black" by Carmen Herrera, 1949.

Venetian red, white, and black print mulberry silk sleeveless dress with uneven hem and center back zipper closure; paired with a nude acetate blend knit slip and matching cotton/silk blend shawl. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $3,990.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 12 (US)
Style/Serial No.: 67 01 3397 02 Dress / 67 01 3957 02 Shawl

Approximate Measurements:
DRESS
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 41.5"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 56"

SCARF
Length: 54"
Width: 50.5"

THE SECOND
White cotton pleated sleeveless shirt dress with stand collar, and front hidden button closure with cotton tape belt. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $980.00.
Label: Calvin Klein
Size Label: 12 (US)
Style/Serial No.: K /03 LK0462694

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 45"

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