Three Emilio Pucci Tops, 1980s

These Pucci tops were owned and worn by Mona von Bismarck, (1897-1983), international socialite and fashion icon. Born Mona Strader, she married five men of distinguished and noble origin. In 1933, she was the first American voted the Best-Dressed Woman in the World by Chanel, Lanvin, Molyneux, Lelong, and Balenciaga. Bismarck maintained a circle of influential friends and surrounded herself with remarkable haute couture until her death, when she was buried in Givenchy.

This lot contains three tops.

THE FIRST
Pink, Blue and Purple silk printed long sleeve top with bateau neckline.
Label: Emilio Pucci / Florence - Italy

Size Label: 16

Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 19"

Chest: 40"

Waist: 34"

Hips: 34"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

THE SECOND
Pink silk striped long sleeve bodysuit blouse with printed black stripes, pointed collar and buttoned crotch seam.
Label: N/A

Size Label: N/A

Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 17"

Chest: 22"

Waist: 36"

Hips: 40"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

THE THIRD
Grey silk long sleeve top with green, blue, and red design printed throughout.
Label: Fuilio /S.R.L / Capri / Florence / Made in Italy

Size Label: 14

Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 17"

Chest: 42"

Waist: 39"

Hips: 43"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

Property from the Collection of a Midwest University

Condition:

THE FIRST

The overall condition is very good with very minor wear to no issues.

THE SECOND

The overall condition is fair with some structural issues that could potentially be repaired. Label tag is mission, general wear throughout garment, button missing on center front and small tear on center back seam.

THE THIRD

The overall condition is fair with some structural issues that could potentially be repaired. General wear throughout garment, button missing on center front.

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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.

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