Five Designer Coats: Four Giorgio Armani, One Salvatore Ferragamo

This lot includes five coats.

THE FIRST
Black rayon/cotton blend chenille Coppotto Donna style coat with built-up collar, straight sleeves, and velvet covered center front button closures.
Label: Giorgio Armani
Size Label: 46 (IT)
Style/Serial No.: FD0818

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 56"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

THE SECOND
Black rayon/silk blend velvet evening coat with notched lapel, front hip welts, and center front button closures.
Label: Giorgio Armani Classico
Size Label: 44 (IT)

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 37.5"
Hips: 42"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 50.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

THE THIRD
Black baby alpaca/wool blend coat with wrapped neckline, welt hip pockets, and asymmetrical front snap closures.
Label: Giorgio Armani
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: 04 652203

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 44"
Waist: 38.5"
Hips: 47"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 54"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

THE FOURTH
Black wool coat with 3/4 sleeves, front hip pockets, and center front button closure.
Label: Giorgio Armani / Le Collezioni
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: 50250 7826 A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 49"
Waist: 49"
Hips: 51"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 39"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

THE FIFTH
Black cashmere clutch coat with attached scarf, front neckline snap closure, and trimmed with fringe.
Label: Salvatore Ferragamo
Size Label: One Size Only

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 22"
Chest: 51"
Waist: 51"
Hips: 51"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 49.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

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

Condition:

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

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though the front buttons have been replaced approximately 0.5" towards the front opening. There is some gentle impressions in the pile throughout the coat, most noticeably on the tops of the shoulders and the corners of seams.

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

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good structurally though it does have signs of being cleaned most noticeably in the lining.

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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Five Designer Coats: Four Giorgio Armani, One Salvatore Ferragamo

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