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Lot 5
Sale 932 - A Life in Couture: The Collection of Michelle Smith
Sep 21, 2021
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$300 -
500
Price Realized
$1,063
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Lot Description
Three Stephen Burrows Pieces: Two Dresses and One Metal Mesh Top, 1970s
Stephen Burrows’ designs captured the spirit and levity of the time; young and nearly untrained when he rose to prominence, Burrows was unencumbered by the weight of French couture, which affected his more established peers. In these garments, the ties allow for a customized fit and enable the wearer to contour the garment to their body. “Dancing is in my clothes,” said Burrows, “the movement; that you can do anything and feel free in the garment.”
This lot includes three pieces: two dresses, one mesh top.
THE FIRST
Black jersey knit halter dress with tieable neckline, rolled jersey straps for bust tie, and tieable paneled skirt.
Label: Stephen Burrows' World
Size Label: S
Style/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 33"
Waist: 22"
Hips: 30"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 51"
THE SECOND
Black jersey knit spaghetti strap dress with tie front and gathered columnar skirt.
Label: Stephen Burrows' World
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 32"
Waist: 23"
Hips: 35"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 57"
THE THIRD
Gold-tone metal mesh open front top with flutter cap sleeves, etched bead and shirred shoulder detail, and metallic leather necktie.
Label: Stephen Burrows' World
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 41.5"
Waist: 41.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 10.5"
Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.









