Two Velvet Evening Dresses, 1980s

This lot includes two dresses.

THE FIRST
Purple silk velvet evening dress with gathered pick-stitched neckline, full 3/4 sleeves, flared skirt with pick-stitched hipline, and center back neckline keyhole; paired with matching velvet fabric belt with velveteen flower.
Unlabeled, Attributed To: Givenchy
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 56.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"
Belt Length: 28"
Belt Width: 3"

THE SECOND
Red tie-dyed silk crushed velvet evening dress embellished with gold-tone beads and red sequins, an open box neckline, built-in dolman sleeves, dropped waist with internal belt, and uneven hemmed flared skirt.
Unlabeled, Attributed To: Patricia Lester
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 32"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 48.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 25"

Property from the Collection of a Midwest University

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a small 0.25" separated seam on the front waist, the under arms have some minor soiling noticeable in the lining, and the back hemline has some soiling from wear. The fabric flower on the belt has been pressed and has some darkening adhesive starting to show.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though the hemline appears to have been cut and unfinished at front and back. The interior elasticized belt has some wear to it and is coming unstitched in various sections from the silk crepe.

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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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