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.
Lot 3 - A fine Chanel fantasy tweed jacket, 'Egyptomania' collection, Métiers d'Art, Pre-Fall 2019
Sold for £1,560
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
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 9 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld blue and white fantasy tweed coat dress, circa 2018
Sold for £975
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 10 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld small gold leather Gabrielle hobo bag, circa 2017
Sold for £1,170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 20 - A Chanel black perspex cuff, 'Paris-Dallas' collection, Métiers d'Art, Pre-Fall 2014
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 21 - A Chanel beaded choker necklace, 'Paris-Edinburgh' collection, Métiers d'Art, Pre-Fall 2013
Sold for £2,470
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 28 - A Chanel quilted navy blue lambskin leather Classic double flap bag, 2000-2002
Sold for £2,340
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 35 - A pair of Chanel gold-tone and glass gem drop earrings, Autumn-Winter 1990-91
Sold for £2,340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 36 - A Gabrielle Chanel haute couture black silk mousseline cocktail dress, circa 1967
Sold for £1,040
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 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 62 - Marianne Faithfull's Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld little black dress, Cruise collection 2009
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 64 - Marianne Faithfull's Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld little black dress, Autumn-Winter 2007-08
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 65 - Marianne Faithfull's Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black silk faille coat, Autumn-Winter 2006-07
Sold for £1,690
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 67 - Marianne Faithfull's Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black tweed tuxedo jacket, Spring-Summer 2005
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 69 - Marianne Faithfull's Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld little black dress, 2000s
Sold for £650
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 74 - Marianne Faithfull's group of Chloé by Natacha Ramsay-Levi garments, circa 2020
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 75 - Marianne Faithfull's Chloé by Natacha Ramsay-Levi dress and coat, circa 2020
Sold for £416
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 81 - A Balmain by Christophe Decarnin American flag denim and leather jacket, Spring-Summer 2011
Sold for £1,430
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 82 - A Balmain by Christophe Decarnin American flag leather jacket, Spring-Summer 2011
Sold for £2,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 84 - A Balmain by Christophe Decarnin green cotton military-inspired coat, Spring-Summer 2010
Sold for £1,820
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 85 - A Balmain by Christophe Decarnin green cotton military-inspired coat, Spring-Summer 2010
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 86 - A Balmain by Christophe Decarnin embellished black wool tailcoat, Spring-Summer 2010
Sold for £1,690
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 87 - A Balmain by Olivier Rousteing heavily embellished jacket, Autumn-Winter 2018-19
Sold for £1,950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 88 - A fine Balmain by Christophe Decarnin black wool military-inspired tailcoat, circa 2010
Sold for £1,170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 89 - A Balmain by Christophe Decarnin studded black cotton suit, Spring-Summer 2009
Sold for £1,235
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)
Lot 91 - A Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane black velvet 'Le Smoking' tailcoat, 2010s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 92 - A Hussein Chalayan magenta satin mini dress, 'Sakoku' collection, Spring-summer 2011
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)