Passion for Fashion

Passion for Fashion | London

Lot: 1 to 269 - 16th Jun, 2026 9:00
Lot: 270 to 541 - 16th Jun, 2026 14:30

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Lots: 542

Our first Passion for Fashion auction of the year is here!

Hot on the heels of our highly successful auction in America, and just when you thought it was safe to relax – we are back to tempt you yet again!

Passion for Fashion features an exceptional array of Chanel dating from the 1920s to 2017, beginning with a particularly strong group of suits and accessories straight from the iconic runways of the 1990s and early 2000s.

Three contemporary and avant-garde fashion designers are represented with collections towards the start of the sale. Francesco Scognamiglio, known for his beautifully crafted and feminine designs, has become a celebrity favourite in the past decade, and we have pieces in this auction worn by Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Björk, among others. We have a large selection of Michael Halpern designs, recognisable by their bright colours and sculptural quality. And also have a substantial offering of bold and vibrant Alexandre Vauthier haute couture, straight off the runway.

Alexander McQueen is strongly represented, both in designs for his eponymous house and his tenure at Givenchy. Highlights include a heavily embellished ‘Witches of Salem’ gown and a printed silk evening gown from his last collection, ‘Angels and Demons’. Exceptional pieces of Givenchy haute couture by Alexander McQueen don’t often come up for auction, and we are pleased to include several stunning ensembles that show the late designer’s tailoring finesse and eye for historical inspiration.

It wouldn’t be a Kerry Taylor Auctions sale without John Galliano, and this sale contains over 100 pieces by the designer, both for his own house and for Christian Dior. This selection includes pieces going back as early as 1985, including many iconic pieces such as a newsprint-chinchilla fur coat from the ‘Fly Girl’ collection, Maasai necklaces, classic Galliano slip dresses, hand-illustrated designs, and more.

John Dove & Molly White are renowned for their textile prints. They are especially famous for their t-shirts with designs that fused music, fashion and bold graphics. They met at art college in the 60s and formed a design partnership that endures to this day. We present Westwood/McLaren SEX, Seditionaries and World’s End pieces from their collection, in this the 50th anniversary year of the birth of Punk fashion.

Coinciding the Victoria & Albert museum’s exceptional Schiaparelli exhibition, we include a rare ‘centipede’ bracelet (which can also be worn as a brooch), from 1940, a Lesage-embroidered Linton wool coat, and a striped silk ‘Sari’ coat, both illustrated in Vogue in 1936 & 1937. Gabrielle Chanel was famed for her Little Black dresses and we have a fantastic example from 1924 adorned with beaded ‘ribbon’ strands as well as some lovely Gabrielle Chanel accessories from the 1930s. Further icons of 1920s fashion and textiles are represented, with examples from the Wiener Werkstätte, Mariano Fortuny, Maria Gallenga, and Jeanne Lanvin.

Other historical highlights include a mourning bodice which belonged to Queen Victoria in the 1890s, and a wonderful single-family collection of 18th and early 19th-century silk gowns. The jewel in this collection is a fabulous ginger silk grosgrain robe à la française, with drawstrings in the hips for adjustable width.

Spanning 300 years of fashion history through over 540 lots, this sale truly has something for every discerning collector. We look forward to receiving your condition report requests and to hopefully seeing you on one of our busy viewing days!

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Lot 194 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano devoré grey velvet cocktail dress, 'Gothic Chic' collection, Autumn-Winter 2006-07

Sold for £1,950

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

Lot 195 - A John Galliano multicoloured knitted lurex cocktail dress, Spring-Summer 2005

Sold for £780

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

Lot 196 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano burgundy chiffon slip dress, pre-collection 2005

Sold for £1,235

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

Lot 197 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano mint-green hammered silk evening dress, pre-collection 2005

Sold for £780

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

Lot 198 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano lace knit and chiffon dress, pre-collection 2005

Sold for £2,080

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

Lot 199 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano floral printed silk satin slip dress, pre-collection 2005

Sold for £2,080

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

Lot 200 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano black slip dress, pre-collection 2005

Sold for £1,950

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

Lot 201 - A John Galliano black crêpe and chiffon evening dress, pre-collection 2005

Sold for £4,680

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

Lot 202 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano pale turquoise chiffon cocktail dress, circa 2005

Sold for £520

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

Lot 203 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk satin evening dress, circa 2005

Sold for £2,340

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

Lot 204 - A John Galliano bias cut baby blue crêpe georgette evening dress, pre-collection 2005

Sold for £1,560

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

Lot 205 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano raspberry silk chiffon cocktail dress, commercial collection 2004

Sold for £2,470

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

Lot 206 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano seafoam silk chiffon ensemble, commercial collection 2004

Sold for £1,430

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

Lot 207 - A John Galliano pink silk damask ensemble, 'Pretty Baby' collection, Spring-Summer 2004

Sold for £4,160

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

Lot 208 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano khaki-green and gold knitted dress, circa 2004

Sold for £4,940

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

Lot 209 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano trompe l'oeil denim effect silk dress, 'Gambler' collection, Autumn-Winter 2004-05

Sold for £3,380

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

Lot 210 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano embellished black silk evening dress, commercial collection 2004

Sold for £4,160

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

Lot 211 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano trotter-weave 'Rasta' double saddle bag, 2004

Sold for £1,235

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

Lot 212 - A John Galliano accessories-print evening gown, 'In the Mood' collection, Autumn-Winter 2003-04

Sold for £2,600

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

Lot 213 - A John Galliano printed silk dress, pre-collection 2003

Sold for £520

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

Lot 214 - A John Galliano floral printed chiffon bias-cut gown, circa 2003

Sold for £2,860

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

Lot 215 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crêpe de chine cocktail dress, commercial collection 2003

Sold for £1,170

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

Lot 216 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano ivory lace gown, pre-collection 2003

Sold for £11,050

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

Lot 217 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano 1920s-inspired cocktail dress, pre-collection 2003

Sold for £2,340

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

Lot 218 - A John Galliano black lace evening gown, 2000s

Sold for £1,430

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

Lot 219 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano black open-knit evening dress, 'Tough Chic' collection, Spring-Summer 2003

Sold for £3,900

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

Lot 220 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano crocheted wool coat, 'Funky Folklore', Autumn-Winter 2002-03

Sold for £8,450

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

Lot 221 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano jewellery set, 'Funky Folklore' collection, Autumn-Winter 2002-03

Sold for £520

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

Lot 222 - A John Galliano faux fur evening coat, `Esquimeu' collection, Autumn-Winter, 2002-03

Sold for £1,950

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

Lot 223 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano olive green silk chiffon jumpsuit, 'Street Chic' collection, Spring-Summer 2002

Sold for £650

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

Lot 224 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano rose chiffon and silver lace cocktail dress, commercial collection 2002

Unsold

Lot 225 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano green tie-dyed silk dress, Autumn-Winter 2001-02

Unsold

Lot 226 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano printed chiffon dress, Autumn-Winter 2001-02

Sold for £1,105

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

Lot 227 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano wool and chiffon 'Aztec' ensemble, Autumn-Winter 2001-02

Sold for £910

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

Lot 228 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano wool and sheepskin coat, Autumn-Winter 2001-02

Sold for £1,950

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

Lot 229 - A rare Christian Dior by John Galliano brass and leather belt, Autumn-Winter 2001-02

Sold for £715

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

Lot 230 - A John Galliano printed white jersey evening dress, 'Picasso' collection, Spring-Summer 2001

Sold for £1,690

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

Lot 231 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano black bias-cut satin cocktail dress, commercial collection 2001

Sold for £598

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

Lot 232 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano bias cut camouflage chiffon ensemble, pre-collection 2001

Sold for £1,105

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

Lot 233 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano newsprint fur and leather coat, 'Fly Girl' collection, Autumn-Winter 2000-01

Sold for £13,000

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

Lot 234 - A John Galliano newspaper print satin kimono, Spring-Summer 2005

Sold for £2,080

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

Lot 235 - A John Galliano multicoloured knitted lurex cocktail dress, commercial collection 2000

Sold for £1,235

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

Lot 236 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano grey sequined sheath, 'Logomania' collection, Spring-Summer 2000

Sold for £1,820

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

Lot 237 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano white silk cloqué dress, pre-collection 2000

Sold for £1,430

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

Lot 238 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano brown and black swiss dot silk cocktail dress, commercial collection, 2000

Sold for £2,600

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

Lot 239 - A Maison Martin Margiela artisanal 'zipper' waistcoat, ‘Contrecolle/Ponte Alexandre III’ collection, Autumn-Winter 2001-02

Sold for £11,050

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

Lot 240 - A Maison Martin Margiela artisanal black cotton 'shoelace' bodice, ‘Retrousses’ collection, Spring-Summer 2003

Sold for £5,460

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

Lot 241 - A Maison Martin Margiela 'Semi Couture' ecru linen bodice, Spring-Summer or Autumn-Winter 1997

Sold for £9,750

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

Lot 242 - A Maison Martin Margiela ivory nylon mesh ensemble, ‘Terrain Vague’ collection, Spring-Summer 1990

Sold for £2,600

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

Lot 243 - A Maison Martin Margiela grey self-striped wool blazer, ‘Sernam’ collection, Autumn-Winter 1990-91

Sold for £1,950

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

Lot 244 - A rare limited edition Hussein Chalayan Airmail paper dress, 1999

Unsold

Lot 245 - A Comme des Garçons by Junya Watanabe mesh and faux leather ensemble, Spring-Summer 2015

Sold for £1,170

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

Lot 246 - A Comme des Garçons leopard print felt coat, ‘2 Dimensions’ collection, Autumn-Winter 2012-13

Sold for £1,690

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

Lot 247 - A Comme des Garçons pinstriped wool coat, 'Lost Empires' collection, Spring-Summer 2006

Sold for £975

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

Lot 248 - A Comme des Garçons black and grey ensemble ‘Ballerina Motorbike’ collection, Spring-Summer 2005

Sold for £845

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

Lot 249 - A Comme des Garçons black wool serge jacket, 'Dark Romance, Witch' collection, Autumn-Winter 2004-05

Sold for £780

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

Lot 250 - A Junya Watanabe/Comme des Garçons distressed and embellished black cupro dress, Autumn-Winter 2003-04

Sold for £598

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

Lot 251 - A Junya Watanabe/Comme des Garçons transformable grey wool jacket, Autumn-Winter 1999-2000

Sold for £624

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

Lot 252 - A Comme des Garçons black cotton and lace ensemble, ‘Sweeter than Sweet’ collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96

Sold for £546

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

Lot 253 - A Comme des Garçons crushed velvet ensemble, ‘Frontless, Lamé, Sequins’ collection, Spring-Summer 1988

Sold for £910

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

Lot 254 - A Comme des Garçons grey kasuri weave rayon ensemble, ‘Round Rubber’ collection, Spring-Summer 1984

Unsold

Lot 255 - A Comme des Garçons dark grey linen dress, circa 1983

Sold for £2,600

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

Lot 256 - A Comme des Garçons ecru cotton smock, ‘Indigo Dye and Twist’ collection, Spring-Summer 1982

Sold for £416

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

Lot 257 - A Comme des Garçons grey cotton smock, ‘Indigo Dye and Twist’ collection, Spring-Summer 1982

Sold for £1,430

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

Lot 258 - An important early Comme des Garçons black knitted wool ensemble, 'Holes' collection, Autumn-Winter 1982-83

Sold for £65,000

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

Lot 259 - A pair of Comme des Garçons black suede and knitted wool ankle boots, early 1980s

Sold for £1,040

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

Lot 260 - A Yohji Yamamoto black wool great coat, Autumn-Winter 2005-06

Sold for £1,235

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

Lot 261 - An important Yohji Yamamoto black wool bustle coat-dress, Autumn-Winter 1995-96

Sold for £20,800

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

Lot 262 - A Yohji Yamamoto red felted wool minidress, Autumn-Winter 1990-91

Sold for £715

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

Lot 263 - An Issey Miyake pleated black lamé ensemble, circa 2001

Sold for £1,690

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

Lot 264 - An Issey Miyake by Naoki Takizawa blue pleated polyester evening dress, Spring-Summer 2001

Sold for £780

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

Lot 264A - An Issey Miyake by Naoki Takizawa inflatable skirt, Autumn-Winter 2000-01

Sold for £1,820

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

Lot 265 - An Issey Miyake pleated polyester dress, 1998

Sold for £4,160

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

Lot 266 - An Issey Miyake Guest Artists Series No 3 dress with print by Nobuyoshi Araki, 1997

Unsold

Lot 267 - An Issey Miyake black and silver pleated polyester dress, Autumn-Winter 1994-95

Sold for £1,105

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

Lot 268 - An Issey Miyake graduated blue cotton jersey ensemble, circa 1985

Sold for £520

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

Lot 269 - A rare, early Issey Miyake 'tattoo' top, Autumn-Winter 1971-72

Sold for £2,470

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

Lot 270 - An Yves Saint Laurent haute couture blue silk evening dress and coat, circa 2001

Lot 270 - ARR An Yves Saint Laurent haute couture blue silk evening dress and coat, circa 2001

Sold for £1,170

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

Lot 271 - An Yves Saint Laurent flamenco-inspired gazar cocktail dress, early 1990s

Sold for £1,040

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

Lot 272 - An Oscar de la Renta finely beaded and embroidered evening dress, Spring-Summer 1999

Sold for £1,105

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

Lot 273 - A Bill Blass multicoloured sequined jacket, Spring-Summer 1991

Unsold

Lot 274 - A Gianfranco Ferré red and white sequined jersey evening gown, Spring-Summer 1996

Sold for £1,430

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

Lot 275 - A Donatella Versace black leather and tulle evening dress, Autumn-Winter 1998-99

Sold for £1,170

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

Lot 276 - A Donatella Versace black and red lycra evening dress, Spring-Summer 1998

Sold for £1,170

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

Lot 277 - A Gianni Versace wool-blend mini dress, 'Techno Woman' collection, Autumn-Winter 1994-95

Sold for £1,040

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

Lot 278 - A Gianni Versace black 'safety pin' dress, Spring Summer 1994

Sold for £1,820

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

Lot 279 - A Gianni Versace red crêpe evening gown, collection, Spring-Summer 1993

Sold for £975

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

Lot 280 - A Gianni Versace yellow quilted silk puffer coat/dress, 'Miss S&M' collection, Autumn-Winter 1992-93

Sold for £3,250

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

Lot 281 - A Christian Lacroix striped taffeta ensemble, Spring-Summer 1998

Sold for £1,560

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

Lot 282 - A Christian Lacroix black silk and lace ensemble, Spring-Summer 1998

Sold for £910

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

Lot 283 - A Christian Lacroix red silk faille evening ensemble, circa 1994

Sold for £1,040

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

Lot 284 - A Gucci by Tom Ford brown and yellow Mongolian sheepskin coat, circa 1998

Sold for £715

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

Lot 285 - An Azzedine Alaïa lace and knitted jersey cocktail dress, Autumn-Winter 1993-94

Sold for £2,600

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

Lot 286 - An Azzedine Alaïa black wool jacket, Autumn-Winter 1990-91

Sold for £572

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

Lot 287 - An Azzedine Alaïa black and white pinstripe wool skirt suit, Autumn-Winter 1990-91

Sold for £2,210

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

Lot 288 - An Azzedine Alaïa green python leather ensemble, Spring-Summer 1991

Lot 288 - CITES An Azzedine Alaïa green python leather ensemble, Spring-Summer 1991

Sold for £2,340

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