Collection of Seven Designer Evening Dresses: One Giorgio Armani, One Bill Blass, One Lawrence, One Akris, One Pamela Dennis, Two Roland Nivelais

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This lot includes seven evening dresses.

THE FIRST
Black rayon blend knit wrap evening dress with black polyester blend satin cuffs and tie waist. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $2,675.00.
Label: Giorgio Armani
Size Label: 46

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 34"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 44.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE SECOND
Black tricot sheath evening dress with attached draped black taffeta shawl. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $2,090.00.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 14

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.25"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 34.5"
Hips: 43"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 15"

THE THIRD
Black knit dropped waist evening dress with tiered black taffeta bubble skirt with clear vinyl appliques and black velvet bow.
Label: Lawrence Black
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 494

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 42"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

THE FOURTH
Printed gray wool blend broadcloth single shoulder evening dress with black silk chiffon and trimmed with black synthetic horsehair braid. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $5,990.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 01 2416 03

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 63"

THE FIFTH
Black silk taffeta draped strapless evening dress embellished with sequins and a gathered side skirt.
Label: Pamela Dennis
Size Label: 12

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 36"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 38"
Length (front neckline to hem): 53"

THE SIXTH
Brown satin long sleeve evening dress with open neckline trimmed in brown mink fur. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $3,740.00.
Label: Roland Nivelais
Size Label: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 32.5"
Hips: 42.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 35"

THE SEVENTH
Gray to black Ombre silk crepe strapless evening dress. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $3,355.00.
Label: Roland Nivelais
Size Label: 12

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 37"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 39"
Length (front neckline to hem): 51"

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.

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.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is good though the mink collar is detached on the back right neckline.

THE SEVENTH
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

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Spring Fashion: A Century of Couture

Collection of Seven Designer Evening Dresses: One Giorgio Armani, One Bill Blass, One Lawrence, One Akris, One Pamela Dennis, Two Roland Nivelais

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