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 200 - A studio photo album of John Galliano's 'Greek Widows' collection, Spring-Summer 1990
Sold for £8,450
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 201 - A Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré leopard-knit dress, Autumn-Winter 1995-96
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 202 - A rare limited edition Hussein Chalayan Airmail paper dress, 1999
Sold for £19,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 203 - A Vivienne Westwood purple viscose corset top, late 1990s-early 2000s
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 204 - A Vivienne Westwood autographed black velvet corset, 1990s
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 205 - A Vivienne Westwood printed silk jacket, 'Les Femmes' collection, Spring-Summer 1996
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 206 - A Vivienne Westwood ribbon print wool jacket and waistcoat, circa 1996
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 212 - A Vivienne Westwood black flocked tulle skirt, circa 1993
Sold for £5,460
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 213 - A Vivienne Westwood wedding ensemble, 'Always On Camera' collection, Autumn-Winter 1992-93
Sold for £6,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 220 - A Vivienne Westwood printed lycra corset, 'Portrait' collection, Autumn-Winter 1990-91
Sold for £2,340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 222 - A Versace printed pink chiffon dress, Spring-Summer 1999
Sold for £4,420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 223 - A Gianni Versace embossed gold leather biker jacket, Autumn-Winter 1994-95
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 224 - A Gianni Versace haute couture black and ivory cocktail dress, Autumn-Winter 1991-92
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 225 - A Thierry Mugler black evening dress, Cruise collection 1993
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 226 - An Yves Saint Laurent black grain de poudre dress, Spring-Summer 1992
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 229 - A John Galliano black wool skirt, 'Blanche DuBois' collection, Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £2,860
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 230 - A John Galliano boxed press pack, 'The Rose' collection, Autumn-Winter 1987-88
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 231 - A John Galliano eau de nil 'circle cut' silk blouse, circa 1987
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 232 - A John Galliano orange rayon-blend skirt, circa 1987
Sold for £598
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 233 - A John Galliano beige rayon-blend jacket, 'Panniers' collection, Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 234 - A John Galliano black viscose-blend suit, circa 1987
Sold for £3,900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 235 - A rare John Galliano grey linen shirt, 'Fallen Angels' collection, Spring-Summer 1986
Sold for £1,950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 240 - A John Flett aubergine rayon-viscose blend suit, 1980s
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 242 - A John Flett double-breasted grey suit, 1980s
Sold for £3,380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 243 - A John Flett brown wool dress, 1985-86
Sold for £8,450
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 249 - A Thierry Mugler black sequinned cocktail dress, 1980s
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 250 - A Thierry Mugler black wool suit, 1980s
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 251 - A Vivienne Westwood tartan wool ensemble, 'Time Machine' collection, Autumn-Winter 1988-89
Sold for £5,460
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 259 - A Westwood/ McLaren 'Nostalgia of Mud' (Buffalo) ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1982-83
Sold for £7,800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 261 - A Westwood/McLaren 'Navajo' print dress, 'Savage' collection, Spring-Summer 1982
Sold for £2,340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 262 - A Westwood/McLaren ikat weave dress and culottes, 'Savage' collection, Spring-Summer 1982
Sold for £2,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 263 - A Westwood/McLaren SEX Original 'I groaned with pain...' t-shirt, circa 1975
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 267 - A Patrick Kelly black and white musical print piqué cotton suit, Spring-Summer 1989
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 268 - An Yves Saint Laurent colour-block wool ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1988-89
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 270 - An Yves Saint Laurent black cloqué dress, circa 1987
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 272 - An Yves Saint Laurent taffeta and velvet evening dress, Autumn-Winter 1982-83
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 273 - An Yves Saint Laurent printed crêpe ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1982
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 275 - A Christian Dior slubbed silk and tulle bridal gown, American, 1980s
Sold for £1,950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 276 - A Christian Dior navy Persian lamb and rabbit fur jacket, 1980s
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 277 - A Christian Dior haute couture by Marc Bohan pink taffeta dress, Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £7,800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 278 - A Norma Kamali scarlet silk parachute dress, 1980s
Sold for £975
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 279 - An Azzedine Alaïa black suede bolero, Autumn-Winter 1989-90
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 280 - An Azzedine Alaïa printed cotton dress, Spring-Summer 1989
Sold for £3,900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 281 - An Azzedine Alaïa grey wool coat-dress, circa 1988
Sold for £1,820
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 282 - An Azzedine Alaïa printed silk blend skater dress, Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £1,170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 283 - An Azzedine Alaïa dark blue denim 'Zipper' dress, Spring-Summer 1986
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 284 - A rare Moschino black wool 'Dinner' ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1989-90
Sold for £6,240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 285 - A Zandra Rhodes black wool felt 'circle coat' 1969
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 286 - A Zandra Rhodes 'Knitted Circle' printed chiffon dress, 1969
Sold for £7,800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)