Passion for Fashion featuring the Zandra Rhodes Archive| London

17th Jun, 2025 9:00
17th Jun, 2025 14:00

Lots: 542

Our June auction has something for everyone – from modern luxury to fine and rare antique dress. This sale also includes three very special but very different collections.  The first collection we present is 20 lots from the wardrobe of the late Marianne Faithfull. Renowned for her haunting voice, bold spirit, and enduring influence on music and culture, Marianne Faithfull also left an indelible mark on the world of fashion. Emerging in the 1960s as one of the era’s most captivating performers, she became known for her distinctive style — often dressed in dramatic, monochromatic black ensembles that reflected both elegance and edge.

We are also offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire pieces from Zandra Rhodes’ personal archive. The collection comprises 92 lots ranging from her 1969 black felt ‘Circle’ coat, through to designs of the 2000s, including one important dress which was worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. These joyously colourful dresses include iconic designs from Dame Zandra Rhodes’ illustrious career. The sale will benefit the Zandra Rhodes Foundation: “I formed the Zandra Rhodes Foundation to carefully catalogue the momentous dresses I have designed over the last 60 years — each one hand-printed and handmade in my London studio. Now, for the first time, I am opening up my archive and offering a rare chance to own pieces from my life's work. With the expert guidance of Kerry Taylor, a curated selection of my most treasured, statement garments will find new homes around the world. Kerry’s exceptional eye has found chiffon kaftans from my very first collection, beaded evening gowns worn by Hollywood icons and royalty, experimental coats, pleated satin jackets and wonderful Boho pieces made in my renaissance period in the early 2000s.” - Dame Zandra Rhodes.

The third collection featured in this auction is that of the late Anne-Marie Sherwood, a lifelong collector of historic dress. Part I of her collection is included in this sale comprising 26 lots dating from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. Included are sumptuous Spitalfields and French brocades,18th-century stays, and mid-19th century printed cottons.

In addition to the three collections that we’re featuring in this auction, we begin the sale with a strong selection of Lagerfeld-era Chanel, particularly from the Métiers d'Art collections, which showcase the craftsmanship and skills of the artisans employed by Chanel. Modern fashion is well-represented, with rare examples by Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and John Paul Gaultier all making appearances in the catalogue. Icons of twentieth-century haute couture also have their place in the sale, from Schiaparelli haute couture to stunning silhouettes by Christian Dior. 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Frederick Worth’s birth, and we are pleased to present seven lots from the fashion house, dating from circa 1885 to 1908. Our earliest and perhaps most rare item in the sale is the gentleman’s ruffler worn by Sir Edwin Rich in the 1620s. Additionally, we have some further exceptional examples of 18th century dress, including a wonderful historicist oxblood silk gown dating from the 1780s, a rare 1790s hat, and a fabulous pair of silk damask high-heels from the early 18th century.

 

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Lot 7 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black wool coat, Autumn-Winter 2018-19

Sold for £2,340

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 25 - Two Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld embellished jumpers, 2010s

Sold for £1,235

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 27 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld tweed and fur coat, Autumn-Winter 2010-11

Sold for £2,470

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 29 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld fantasy tweed coat, Spring-Summer 1998

Sold for £1,300

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 32 - A pair of Chanel gold-tone and green glass earrings, circa 1990

Sold for £572

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 33 - A Chanel gold-tone coin necklace, circa 1990

Sold for £715

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 34 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld tweed flap bag, 1980s

Sold for £1,430

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 37 - A Gabrielle Chanel haute couture black herringbone silk suit, circa 1965

Sold for £1,300

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 39 - Y A Burberry embellished trench coat, probably 2010s

Sold for £1,170

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 40 - A Kara brown sable fur hooded coat, modern

Sold for £3,380

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 41 - A Cartier brown suede bag, 1930s

Sold for £650

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 42 - A Cartier brown suede bag, 1936

Sold for £845

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 43 - A Cartier woven wool bag, 1930s

Sold for £3,900

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 44 - A Cartier black woven wool bag, 1930s

Sold for £1,560

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 46 - An Hermès zig-zag corded evening purse, 1930s

Sold for £3,640

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 47 - An Hermès black leather 'Model 404' handbag, early 1960s

Sold for £910

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 49 - An Hermès Étoupe & Argile swift leather ghillies birkin 35, 2012

Sold for £6,500

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 51 - An Hermès vache leather and natural toile canvas Herbag 2-in-1, 2003

Sold for £1,040

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 52 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas Alizé travel bag, 2006

Sold for £715

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 53 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas wardrobe trunk, early 20th century

Sold for £9,750

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 54 - A Line Vautrin glass and talosel necklace, circa 1955

Sold for £2,600

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 58 - A Line Vautrin glass and talosel necklace, circa 1955

Sold for £1,105

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 59 - A Line Vautrin glass and talosel necklace, circa 1955

Sold for £1,300

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 68 - Marianne Faithfull's Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld ensemble, 2000s

Sold for £910

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 71 - Marianne Faithfull's Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld ensemble, 2000s-2010s

Sold for £715

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 72 - Marianne Faithfull's black Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld ensemble, 2000s

Sold for £715

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 77 - Marianne Faithfull's Dior black silk tuxedo jacket, 2010s

Sold for £1,040

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 78 - Marianne Faithfull's John Galliano black satin suit, circa 2004

Sold for £1,300

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 79 - Marianne Faithfull's Alaïa black leather coat, 2000s

Sold for £910

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 80 - A Stephen Jones for Thom Browne feather hat/headpiece circa 2010

Sold for £572

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 90 - A Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane embellished jacket, Spring-Summer 2013

Sold for £2,860

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)