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Lot 7
Lot Description
The Arthur McGee Collection can be found in Lots 1 – 18. The collection includes 45 garments and ensembles designed by Arthur McGee (1933-2019), and an archive of personal and business records. A true trailblazer in the fashion world, McGee was the first African American to run the design room of an established Seventh Avenue apparel company in New York City. He was a highly influential designer and has inspired generations of designers through his talent and mentorship. This collection honors the legacy of Arthur McGee and exemplifies the elegant and innovative designs for which he became renowned. The net proceeds of the collection’s sale will benefit a scholarship for emerging fashion designers from Arthur McGee Legacy, LLC.
This lot contains two ensembles, one shirt and one jacket.
THE FIRST
Blue and white tie dye cotton oversized jacket with oversized sleeves and patch pockets.
Label: Me and McGee by Arthur McGee
Size Label: Not labeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 22"
Chest: 46"
Waist: 45"
Hips: 45"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 35.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29.5"
THE SECOND
Blue and white resit dye short sleeve shirt with center front botton front.
Label: Me and McGee by Arthur McGee
Size Label: Not labeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 20"
Chest: 45"
Waist: 43"
Hips: 43"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 19"
THE THIRD
Blue and white resists dye ensemble with skirt trimmed in multicolored ribbon trim at the bottom.
Label: Me and McGee by Arthur McGee
Size Label: Not labeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 19.5"
Chest: 45"
Waist: 42"
Hips: 42"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 17.5"
Label: Me and McGee by Arthur McGee
Size Label: Not labeled
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 30"
Hips: 60"
Length (side waist band to hem): 37.5"
THE FOURTH
Blue and white resits dye ensemble, the top has a crew neckline and oversized dolman sleeves. The pants have a elastic waistband and staright legs.
Label: Me and McGee by Arthur McGee
Size Label: Not labeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 25"
Chest: 29"
Waist: 24.5"
Hips: 47"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"
Collection courtesy of Arthur McGee Legacy, LLC, Johnetta Shearer and Maxine Gordon, Co-Directors



