Three Knit Tops with Belts: One Prada Three-Piece Set, One Fendi Two-Piece Set, One Armani Two-Piece Set, 2000s

This lot includes seven pieces; one three-piece set, two two-piece sets.

THE FIRST
Beige silk three-piece cable knit set with short sleeve top, vest with center front button closure, and belt.
Label: Prada / Milano
Size Label: 48
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
VEST
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 34.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 7.5"

SHELL
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 29"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 15.25"

BELT
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 26.5"
Width: 1"

THE SECOND
Black wool short sleeve top with black belt featuring tortoiseshell style buckle. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $385.00.
Label: Fendi / Made in Italy
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: BA31541

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 32.5"
Hips: 24"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 18"

BELT
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 31.5"
Width: 1.75"

THE THIRD
Navy cashmere and silk blend cardigan with attached shawl printed with navy, grey and red polka dot design and matching belt.
Label: Giorgio Armani / Made in Italy
Size Label: 40
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.25"
Chest: 16.5"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 32"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

BELT
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 54.5"
Width: 1.5"

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

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. The designer label on the shell is partially detached.

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.

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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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Three Knit Tops with Belts: One Prada Three-Piece Set, One Fendi Two-Piece Set, One Armani Two-Piece Set, 2000s

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