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Lot 144
Sale 854 - Spring Fashion: A Century of Couture
Mar 18, 2021
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$300 -
400
Price Realized
$1,625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Three Designer Maxi Dresses: One Carolina Herrera, One Akris, One Brunello Cucinelli, 2015-2017
This lot includes three dresses.
THE FIRST
Black and ivory silk crepe color block short sleeve maxi dress with black braided ribbon waist bow detail. Found with original sales tag, listed price is cut off.
Label: Carolina Herrera
Size Label: 12 (US)
Style/Serial No.: 7203EDG
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 31.5"
Hips: 42"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 14"
THE SECOND
Quoted from marketing booklet included with garment: "Her [Carmen Herrera] sense of color and proportion, a blend of euphoria and perfect order, stunned me [Albert Akris]." This led to the creation of the 2017 Akris collection based on her work. Based on the art piece "Untitled" by Carmen Herrera, 1952.
Black with white abstract print silk crepe georgette sleeveless maxi dress with stitched pleating detailed bodice and box pleated skirt. 2017. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $4,990.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10 (US)
Style/Serial No.: 67 01 3466 04
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 41.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 63.5"
THE THIRD
Black silk crepe sleeveless maxi dress with center back zipper closure; paired with metal beaded fringe necklace with black leather and ribbon. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $3,295.00.
Label: Brunello Cucinelli
Size Label: L
Style/Serial No.: M0H48A4292USA
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 9"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 39"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 62.5"
Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois





