Collection of Akris Ensembles and Separates

This lot includes seventeen pieces.

THE FIRST
Brown suede double breast trench coat faced with brown leather, front button closure, and belted waist. Found with original sales tag, listed price is missing.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 17 01 5721 00

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 46"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34.5"
Belt Length: 66"
Belt Width: 2"

THE SECOND
Navy lambskin cardigan-style suede jacket with asymmetrical zipper closure. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $3,990.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 01 8500 83

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 39"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.25"

THE THIRD
Brown kangaroo fur and leather crop jacket with funnel neck and snap front closure. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $4,990.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 16 01 1685 00

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 44"
Waist: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.5"

THE FOURTH
Dark gray cashmere ribbed long coat with notched lapel, hip pockets, and front button closure.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 37.5"
Hips: 41.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE FIFTH
Black and white wool/cashmere blend tweed long jacket lined with printed silk fabric and zippered side seams; paired with matching printed silk sheath dress. Dress found with original sales tag, listed price: $2,990.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 17 01 5499 03 Dress

Approximate Measurements:
COAT
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 39"
Hips: 43"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 52"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

DRESS
Shoulders: 13.75"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 39"
Hips: 43"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 51.5"

THE SIXTH
Black wool cape with asymmetrical collar and zippered side seams. Found with original sales tag, listed price is missing.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 4

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 56.5"
Waist: 70"
Hips: 84"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 38"

THE SEVENTH
Camel cashmere swing coat with rolled collar and in-seam pockets. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $4990.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 67 01 3728 00

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 41.5"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 36"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE EIGHTH
Black cashmere long coat with notched lapels, in-seam pockets, and front button closure.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 39"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34.5"

THE NINTH
Brown cashmere long wrap coat trimmed with lamb suede and lined with black cashmere.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 38.5"
Hips: 45"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29.5"

THE TENTH
Black polyester crepe and sequined stripe three piece ensemble including a box cut jacket, cropped sleeveless top, and straight fit skirt. Jacket found with original sales tag, listed price: $2810.00. Skirt found with original sales tag, listed price: $1990.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10 Jacket-Top / 12 Skirt
Style/Serial No.: 01 5703 02 1538 99-Jacket / 01 5819 03 1538 99-Skirt

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 40.5"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

TOP
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 35"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18"

SKIRT
Waist: 32"
Hips: 42"
Length (side waist band to hem): 23"

THE ELEVENTH
Cream wool/polyester blend long jacket and pleated silk shell top. Jacket found with original sales tag, listed price: $3,990.00. Top found with original sales tag, listed price: $1,390.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 01 7740 09 Coat / 01 7113 00 Top

Approximate Measurements:
COAT
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 38"
Hips: 45.25"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 42"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

TOP
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 39"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25"

THE TWELFTH
Green, blue, and pink striped linen/polyurethane blend long jacket; paired with matching straight fit skirt. Jacket found with original sales tag, listed price: $4,000.00. Skirt found with original sales tag, listed price is missing.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10 Jacket / 12 Skirt
Style/Serial No.: 03 4501 00 Jacket

Approximate Measurements:
COAT
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 43"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

SKIRT
Waist: 34"
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 with no visible issues. Appears unworn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE TENTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn. The top side seams appear to have had an overlay added.

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

THE TWELFTH
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.

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Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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