Three Designer Items: One Giorgio Armani Jacket and Top, and One Oscar de la Renta Jacket, 2000s

This lot includes two jackets and one top.

THE FIRST
Gold metallic thread belted jacket heavily beaded with floral motif and geometric shapes, clean neckline, attached beaded tie belt, and a single button closure in the front.
Label: Giorgio Armani
Size Label: 40
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 34"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

THE SECOND
Cream silk crepe tie neck blouse with full gathered sleeves, pleated front hem, and center front button closure.
Label: Giorgio Armani
Size Label: 40
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 38"
Hips: 46.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE THIRD
Gray quilted leather box cut jacket embellished with various metal chains and beads, jewel neckline, straight fit sleeves, and front chain and button closure. Fall 2010.
Label: Oscar de la Renta
Size Label: 4
Style/Serial No.: 93575

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 39"
Hips: 39"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 19"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there are some hanging threads and a few beads missing on the left attached tie belt. There is some minor bead loss on the back left neckline and shoulder.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there are four small spots on the front; two on the middle front, a light spot on the right waist, and one at the very bottom of the middle.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally with a few of the threads interlacing with the chain is frayed, specifically on the shoulders.

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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 Designer Items: One Giorgio Armani Jacket and Top, and One Oscar de la Renta Jacket, 2000s

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