Ageless Beauty: The Dayle Haddon Collection To Be Offered at Freeman’s in December
This December, Freeman’s will present Ageless Beauty: The Dayle Haddon Collection, an extraordinary assemblage of fine jewelry, handbags, and couture from the personal collection of international supermodel, actress, and humanitarian Dayle Haddon.
Featured in the Important Jewelry and Holiday Lux auctions on December 11 and 12, the sales will pay tribute to Haddon’s remarkable career and her enduring commitment to empowering women and girls around the world.
A defining face of the 1970s and 1980s, Dayle Haddon graced the covers of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, and collaborated with legendary photographers including Helmut Newton, Horst, Guy Bourdin, and Lord Snowdon. Her timeless elegance and pioneering spirit redefined beauty standards and left an indelible mark on the fashion industry. Beyond the runway, Haddon served as a global ambassador for L’Oréal and Estée Lauder, representing grace and confidence for women of all ages.
Equally inspiring was Haddon’s life beyond fashion. A devoted humanitarian, she founded WomenOne, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every girl has access to quality education and the opportunity to reach her full potential. As a UNICEF Ambassador, she worked extensively across Africa and the Middle East to remove barriers to education and create pathways for female leadership. Through her tireless advocacy, Haddon mobilized partnerships with corporations, philanthropists, and policymakers to deliver sustainable education initiatives to girls in underserved communities.
Her legacy continues through the thousands of young women whose lives have been transformed by access to education and opportunity—a testament to her lifelong belief that when you educate a girl, you change the world.
Dayle Haddon wearing the Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Snowflake’ Earrings and Christian Dior, Draped Fuchsia Dress in 2010
Auction Highlights
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond ‘Snowflake’ Earrings
Estimate $30,000 – 50,000
A delicate openwork design in platinum, these earrings evoke a crystalline snowflake motif set with approximately 5.50–6.00 carats of round diamonds—an emblematic example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ blend of technical finesse and lyrical design.
Dior, Medium Metallic Gold Lady Dior
Estimate $1,000 – 2,000
This Medium Lady Dior handbag—crafted in metallic gold coated cotton with Dior’s iconic cannage quilting—is a modern iteration of a design born in 1994 (later named in honor of Princess Diana), featuring gold-tone hardware, DIOR charms, a zipper closure, and a mix of top handles and a removable strap.
Christian Dior, Lady D-Joy Quilted Bag
Estimate $3,000 – 5,000
A sleek black lambskin Lady D-Joy bag with cannage quilting, gold-tone hardware, versatile straps (top-handle, shoulder, crossbody), and a red jacquard lining.
Chanel, Black Aged Leather 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag
Estimate $1,000 – 2,000
This 2.55 Reissue is a revival of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s 1955 original—featuring diamond quilting inspired by her love of equestrian style, the rectangular “Mademoiselle” lock, and a chain strap that liberated women from clutch-style fashion.
Boucheron, Diamond and Yellow Gold Earrings
Estimate $7,000 – 9,000
Featuring a continuous swirling design, these earrings showcase a half-moon pendant set with approximately 1.10 carats of transitional-cut diamonds, executed in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Boucheron, Bicolor Gold, Rock Crystal, and Emerald Cuff Bracelet
Estimate $5,000 – 7,000
This striking cuff alternates stripes of yellow and white gold with carved rock crystal and cabochon emerald finials, showcasing Boucheron’s pioneering use of rock crystal—a material the Maison has championed since the 19th century.
Christian Dior, Draped Fuchsia Dress
Estimate $400 – 600
A vibrant and sculptural knee-length dress in fuchsia acetate/viscose crêpe, with twisted draped bodice details, a removable calfskin belt, and Dior’s signature blend of elegance and wearable couture.
Preview
Ageless Beauty: The Dayle Haddon Collection will be on view as part of both the Important Jewelry and Holiday Lux auction previews.
Important Jewelry
Chicago, 1550 West Carroll Avenue
December 1–3, 11 AM–6 PM
New York City, 32 East 67th Street
December 6–7, 11 AM–5 PM December 8–10, 10 AM–5 PM
Holiday Lux
Preview available by appointment in Chicago.
About Freeman’s
Freeman’s is a premier American auction house offering services in multiple categories including fine art, jewelry, design, books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, antiquities, couture, and Asian works of art. With 16 regional locations nationwide, the firm provides auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory services, connecting clients to the global art market. Freeman’s strives to bring art, history, and design to life by connecting people with extraordinary objects through exceptional service and expertise.