Two Designer Caftan Ensembles: One Givenchy Haute Couture Four-Piece Ensemble, One Philippe Venet Caftan with Scarf, 1970s

This Givenchy gown was made for 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 includes two ensembles items; one four-piece ensemble, one caftan with scarf.

THE FIRST
Bright melon silk crepe two-piece dress including a long sleeved dress with satin weave polka dot all over pattern, paneled hemline, detached slip, and center back zipper closure with snaps; paired with matching crepe scarf and caftan.
Label: Givenchy
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A
Maker No. (under designer label): 52511

Approximate Measurements:
CAFTAN
Shoulders: 15"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 48.5"
Width: 31.5"
Scarf Length: 38"
Scarf Width: 8"

DRESS
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 34.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29"

SLIP
Waist: 34"
Hips: 44"
Length (side waist band to hem): 35"

THE SECOND
Bright orange novelty weave sleeveless caftan with attached half circle cape and bows, and center back zipper closure; paired with matching scarf.
Label: Philippe Venet / Paris
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 44"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 48"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 51"
Scarf Length: 32.25"
Scarf Width: 1.75"

Property from the Collection of a Midwest University