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 200^th 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 18^thcentury 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 18^th century.

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Lot 290 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon ensemble, 'New York and Indian Feathers' collection, Autumn-Winter 1970-71

Unsold

Lot 291 - A Zandra Rhodes printed silk crêpe de chine kaftan, 'New York and Indian Feathers' collection, Autumn-Winter 1970-71

Sold for £5,460

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

Lot 292 - A Zandra Rhodes printed silk chiffon ensemble, 'New York and Indian Feathers' collection, Autumn-Winter 1970-71

Sold for £845

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

Lot 293 - A Zandra Rhodes printed silk chiffon ensemble, 'New York and Indian Feathers' collection, Autumn-Winter 1970-71

Sold for £975

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

Lot 294 - A Zandra Rhodes printed silk chiffon dress, 'New York and Indian Feathers' collection, Autumn-Winter 1970-71

Sold for £468

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

Lot 295 - A Zandra Rhodes 'Sparkle/Feather' printed silk chiffon dress, 'Elizabethan Slashed Silk' collection, Spring-Summer 1971

Sold for £3,380

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

Lot 296 - A Zandra Rhodes printed silk organza evening gown, 'Paris, Frills and Button Flowers' collection, Autumn-Winter 1971-72

Sold for £5,200

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

Lot 297 - A Zandra Rhodes printed rayon crêpe pinafore skirt, 'Paris, Frills and Button Flowers' collection, Autumn-Winter 1971-72

Unsold

Lot 298 - A Zandra Rhodes 'Button Flowers' printed satin tunic/mini dress, 'Paris, Frills and Button Flowers' collection, Autumn-Winter 1971-72

Sold for £715

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

Lot 299 - A Zandra Rhodes fuchsia jersey tabard, 'Paris, Frills and Button Flowers' collection, Autumn-Winter 1971-72

Unsold

Lot 300 - A Zandra Rhodes orange jersey and satin dress, 'The Lily' collection, Autumn-Winter 1972-73

Sold for £416

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

Lot 301 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon evening gown, 'The Lily' collection, Autumn-Winter 1972-73

Sold for £1,105

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

Lot 302 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon evening gown, 'The Lily' collection, Autumn-Winter 1972-73

Sold for £2,210

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

Lot 303 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon ensemble, 'The Lily' collection, Autumn-Winter 1972-73

Sold for £1,560

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

Lot 304 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon bridal gown, 1974

Sold for £6,240

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

Lot 305 - A Zandra Rhodes 'Reverse Lily'/'Knitted Circle' printed chiffon ensemble, 1974

Sold for £1,430

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

Lot 306 - A Zandra Rhodes printed ensemble, 'The Shell' collection, Autumn-Winter 1973-74

Sold for £845

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

Lot 307 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon gown, 'Uluru'/Ayers Rock collection, Autumn-Winter 1974-75

Sold for £468

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

Lot 308 - A Zandra Rhodes pleated printed satin jacket, 'Uluru' collection, Autumn-Winter 1974-75

Sold for £910

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

Lot 309 - A Zandra Rhodes pink printed chiffon dress, 'Uluru' collection, Autumn-Winter 1974-75

Sold for £5,720

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

Lot 310 - A Zandra Rhodes printed silk chiffon ensemble, 'Uluru' collection, Autumn-Winter 1974-75

Sold for £624

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

Lot 311 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Uluru' collection, Autumn-Winter 1974-75

Sold for £910

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

Lot 312 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon gown, 1975

Sold for £910

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

Lot 313 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon gown, 1975

Sold for £624

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

Lot 314 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 1975

Sold for £3,120

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

Lot 315 - A Zandra Rhodes printed silk chiffon dress, 'Cactus and Cowboy' collection, Spring-Summer 1976

Sold for £624

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

Lot 316 - A group of Zandra Rhodes buff ultrasuede 'Ultrasuede Cowboy' garments, 'Cactus and Cowboy' collection, Spring-Summer 1976

Sold for £1,950

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

Lot 317 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Cactus and Cowboy' collection, Spring-Summer 1976

Sold for £845

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

Lot 318 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Cactus and Cowboy' collection, Spring-Summer 1976

Sold for £468

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

Lot 319 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Cactus and Cowboy' collection, Spring-Summer 1976

Sold for £1,170

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

Lot 320 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Cactus and Cowboy' collection, Spring-Summer 1976

Sold for £780

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

Lot 321 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon and satin dress, 1976

Sold for £468

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

Lot 322 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Mexican' collection, Autumm-Winter 1976-77

Sold for £910

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

Lot 323 - A Zandra Rhodes printed pleated satin jacket, 'Mexican' collection, Autumm-Winter 1976-77

Sold for £3,900

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

Lot 324 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Mexican' collection, Autumm-Winter 1976-77

Sold for £910

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

Lot 325 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Mexican' collection, Autumm-Winter 1976-77

Sold for £975

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

Lot 326 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon gown, 1978

Sold for £2,860

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

Lot 327 - A Zandra Rhodes embellished black jersey dress, 'Conceptual Chic' collection, Spring-Summer 1977/78

Sold for £4,680

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

Lot 328 - A Zandra Rhodes blue chiffon 'Torn Micro Broderie' print dress, 'Conceptual Chic' collection, Spring-Summer 1977/78

Sold for £546

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

Lot 329 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon evening gown, 1978

Sold for £845

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

Lot 330 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 1978

Sold for £2,600

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

Lot 331 - A Zandra Rhodes black felt jacket, 'Painted Lady' collection, Autumn-Winter 1978-79

Sold for £260

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

Lot 332 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon ensemble, 1979

Unsold

Lot 333 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 1979

Sold for £910

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

Lot 334 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon ensemble, 1980

Sold for £390

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

Lot 335 - A Zandra Rhodes printed satin jacket, 1980

Sold for £4,160

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

Lot 336 - A Zandra Rhodes printed faille coat, 'Chinese Constructivist' collection, Autumn-Winter 1980-81

Sold for £624

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

Lot 337 - A Zandra Rhodes printed dress, 'African' collection, Spring-Summer 1981

Sold for £416

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

Lot 338 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress 'African' collection, Spring-Summer 1981

Sold for £1,105

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

Lot 339 - A Zandra Rhodes printed satin jacket, ‘African’ collection, Spring-Summer 1981

Sold for £1,430

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

Lot 340 - A Zandra Rhodes pleated satin coat dress, 'African' collection, Spring-Summer 1981

Sold for £2,860

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

Lot 341 - A Zandra Rhodes pleated gold lurex ensemble, 'Renaissance/Gold' collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82

Sold for £7,150

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

Lot 342 - A Zandra Rhodes pleated green lurex cape/coat, 'Renaissance/Gold' collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82

Sold for £1,950

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

Lot 343 - A Zandra Rhodes pink pleated lurex cocktail dress, ‘Renaissance/Gold’ collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82

Sold for £2,080

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

Lot 344 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 1982

Sold for £2,340

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

Lot 345 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Mount Olympus' collection, Spring-Summer 1983

Sold for £1,300

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

Lot 346 - A Zandra Rhodes embellished chiffon kaftan, 'Mount Olympus' collection, Spring-Summer 1983

Sold for £975

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

Lot 347 - A Zandra Rhodes 'Shell and Wiggle' dress, tried on by Shirley Bassey, 1984

Sold for £1,690

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

Lot 348 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon 'Mermaid' dress, 'Fables of the Sea' collection, Spring-Summer 1984

Sold for £780

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

Lot 349 - A Zandra Rhodes Indian beaded dress, 'Magic Carpet' collection, Autumn-Winter 1984

Sold for £2,860

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

Lot 350 - A Zandra Rhodes seafoam blue beaded 'Shell and Wiggle' dress, 'Fables of the Sea' collection, Spring-Summer 1984

Sold for £4,160

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

Lot 351 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon 'Mermaid' dress, 'Fables of the Sea' collection, Spring-Summer 1984

Sold for £585

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

Lot 352 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Magic Carpet' collection, Autumn-Winter 1984

Sold for £1,950

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

Lot 353 - A Zandra Rhodes printed felt circle coat, 2015

Sold for £715

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

Lot 354 - A Princess Diana-worn Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'India Revisited' collection, Autumn-Winter 1985-86

Sold for £10,400

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

Lot 355 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'India Revisited' collection, Autumn-Winter 1985-86

Sold for £1,820

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

Lot 356 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'India Revisited' collection, Autumn-Winter 1985-86

Sold for £546

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

Lot 357 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'India Revisited' collection, Autumn-Winter 1985-86

Sold for £1,040

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

Lot 358 - A Zandra Rhodes beaded chiffon dress, 'India Revisited' collection, Autumn-Winter 1985-86

Sold for £910

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

Lot 359 - A Zanda Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'Spanish Impressions' collection, Spring-Summer 1986

Sold for £1,560

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

Lot 360 - A Zandra Rhodes printed satin jacket, 'Ode to Woman' collection, Autumn-Winter 1986-87

Sold for £1,820

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

Lot 361 - A Zandra Rhodes beaded dress, 'Secrets of the Nile' collection, Spring-Summer 1987

Sold for £4,160

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

Lot 362 - A Zandra Rhodes beaded dress, 'If You Wish Upon a Star' collection, Autumn-Winter 1987

Sold for £715

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

Lot 363 - A Zandra Rhodes beaded Sari stole, 'Indian Sari' collection, December 1987

Sold for £3,380

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

Lot 364 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 1989

Sold for £650

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

Lot 365 - A Zandra Rhodes printed dress, 'Zandra Goes to Hollywood' collection, Spring-Summer 1990

Sold for £1,690

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

Lot 366 - A Zandra Rhodes multi-print chiffon dress, 1990

Sold for £3,120

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

Lot 367 - A Zandra Rhodes printed ballgown, 'Temples and Lotuses' collection, Autumn-Winter 1990

Unsold

Lot 368 - A Zandra Rhodes ballgown, 'Celestial Bodies' collection, Autumn-Winter 1991-92

Sold for £468

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

Lot 369 - A Zandra Rhodes printed ballgown, 'Celestial Bodies' collection, Autumn-Winter 1991-92

Sold for £468

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

Lot 370 - A Zandra Rhodes black lace and feather ballgown, 'Neo-Fantasy Look' collection, Autumn-Winter 1993

Sold for £546

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

Lot 371 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon kaftan, 'Birds of Paradise' collection, Spring-Summer 2003

Sold for £4,160

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

Lot 372 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon kaftan, 'Pop' collection, Spring-Summer 2004

Sold for £1,690

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

Lot 373 - A Zandra Rhodes printed ballgown, 'Flowers, Flounces, and Frills' collection, Autumn-Winter 2005-06

Sold for £975

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

Lot 374 - A Zandra Rhodes printed chiffon dress, 'House of Zandra' collection, Spring-Summer 2007

Sold for £845

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

Lot 375 - A group of Zandra Rhodes printed silk chiffon garments, modern

Sold for £494

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

Lot 376 - A fine Thea Porter 'Samawa' printed silk satin dress, probably Autumn-Winter 1970-71

Unsold

Lot 377 - A fine Thea Porter 'Buddha' printed silk satin and chiffon gown, Spring-Summer 1972

Unsold

Lot 378 - A fine Thea Porter 'Peacock' print silk chiffon cape, Spring-Summer 1970

Sold for £1,300

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

Lot 379 - A Thea Porter blue and gold cotton dress, early 1970s

Sold for £780

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

Lot 380 - A Thea Porter purple and gold silk dress, circa 1970

Sold for £598

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

Lot 381 - A Thea Porter 'Samawa' print silk ensemble, probably Autumn-Winter 1970-71

Sold for £520

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

Lot 382 - A Catherine Buckley jacquard lace coat/dress, early 1970s

Sold for £975

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

Lot 383 - An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell printed ivory moss crêpe dress, 1974

Sold for £845

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

Lot 384 - An Oscar de la Renta sequined black rayon jumpsuit, circa 1970

Unsold

Lot 385 - A Mr Freedom blue and yellow satin 'Sizzler' jacket, circa 1970

Sold for £546

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