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This blockbuster of a sale features 473 lots of vintage and luxury fashion, antique costume and textiles. With estimates starting at just £150 and items spanning over 200 years of fashion, there is truly something for everyone....
The auction begins with approximately 150 lots of covetable luxury fashion and accessories, including jewellery, handbags and clothing by Chanel, timeless luggage by Louis Vuitton and, of course, Hermès. And for the ultimate luxury connoisseurs: we have rails of unworn, mint-condition cashmere creations by Loro Piana - many of the pieces still with retail tags attached.
The world of fashion recently lost one of its greats: Thierry Mugler. Lots 184-197 form a tribute to his work. Mugler’s avant-garde designs for women are his most recognisable but let us not forget that he also dressed men in a blazing rainbow of colour. Starring in this section is the collection of Mr. Christopher Matthews, former lecturer at Saint Martins and VP of Design in Los Angeles. Christopher travelled the world during the 1980s-90s, riding on the back of mopeds to factory appointments in China dressed head-to-toe in Mugler!
For the Biba lovers among us, we have a fabulous selection (lots 262-271), including a rare ‘cat’ printed wool-jersey ensemble - complete with its matching hat! For those who long for the romance and glamour of the 1920s-30s, we have approximately 100 lots featuring fashions from those decades. Many of these lots are from the collection of a life-long enthusiast with a good eye: these garments are made even more desirable by the fact that they are in great condition. It is becoming increasingly rare to find wearable, attractive examples of 1920s-30s fashion in such original condition, but we have managed it!
The final chapter of this sale features an eclectic treasure trove of antique costume and textiles, including a fine Bernard & Cie walking suit, circa 1910, and a gentleman’s embroidered doeskin glove, Welsh, circa 1630. The final item in the auction is an interesting, brocaded satin dragon robe/jifu, Chinese, dating from the Qing dynasty, second half of the 18th century.
Lot 193 - A Thierry Mugler men's brown and green houndstooth-checked wool suit, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 194 - A Thierry Mugler men's emerald green wool suit, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 195 - Two Thierry Mugler men's Prince-of-Wales checked tweed summer suits, 1980s-early 90s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 196 - Two Thierry Mugler men's wool-crêpe jackets, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 197 - Three Thierry Mugler brightly-coloured wool jackets, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 199 - A man's Versace printed silk crêpe waistcoat, 1980s
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 200 - A men's Granny Takes A Trip 'cowboy'-style black velvet jacket, late 1960s-early 1970s
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 202 - A Blades of Savile Row gentleman's military-style dress tunic and suit, 1970s
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 211 - An Issey Miyake black satin and stockinette evening dress, late 1990s
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 212 - A group of Issey Miyake separates, 1985-1990s
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 213 - A group of Issey Miyake wool and cotton clothing in shades of grey, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 214 - A group of Issey Miyake clothing, mainly in shades of blue, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £1,690
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 215 - A group of Issey Miyake clothing, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £975
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 216 - A group of Issey Miyake clothing, mainly tailored, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 217 - An Issey Miyake black knitted cocoon-shaped coat, circa 1985
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 218 - A good Issey Miyake knitted wool-blend two-piece ensemble, 1983-85
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 219 - A good Issey Miyake textured ivory and grey wool coat, 1983
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 220 - An Issey Miyake puckered cotton jacket with frayed edging, early 1980s
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 221 - An Issey Miyake chartreuse 'trench coat' dress and black wool jacket, 1980s
Sold for £975
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 222 - A group of Issey Miyake ivory cotton clothing, mainly 1980s
Sold for £325
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 223 - A Comme des Garçons black velvet opera coat, Autumn-Winter 1991-92
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 224 - A pair of Comme des Garçons 'flat' black leather shoes, circa 1985
Sold for £1,950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 225 - A pair of Tokio Kumagai 'mouse' shoes, 1980s
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 227 - A BodyMap grey nylon hooded dress, circa 1987
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 228 - A pair of BodyMap frilly knickers, Autumn-Winter, 1985-86
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 229 - An Azzedine Alaïa black wool-jersey dress, circa 1987
Sold for £325
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 230 - A Roberta di Camerino black leather suit, 1980s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 231 - An Ungaro couture reversible cocoon-shaped evening coat, 1980s
Sold for £2,080
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 233 - A Bob Mackie beaded and sequined mesh evening gown, 1980s
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 234 - Three Arnold Scaasi cocktail dresses, American, 1980s
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 235 - Two Hardy Amies couture evening gowns, 1980s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 237 - Mainly black cocktail wear, 1980s-90s
Sold for £455
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 238 - A large group of mostly beaded cocktail wear, mainly 1980s
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 239 - An Yves Saint Laurent 'Le Smoking' skirt suit, 1980s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 240 - An Yves Saint Laurent couture black velvet jacket, probably Autumn-Winter 1988-89
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 241 - An Yves Saint Laurent little black dress, late 1980s
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 243 - A Marc Bohan for Christian Dior emerald-green satin evening gown, Autumn-Winter 1988-89
Sold for £4,680
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 244 - A Christian Dior by Marc Bohan couture red wool suit, Autumn-Winter 1987-88
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 245 - A Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé silk cropped jacket, late 1970s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 246 - A Courrèges navy jersey trouser suit, circa 1970
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 247 - A Courrèges padded polyester-satin dress, probably 1970s
Sold for £156
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 248 - Two Catherine Buckley lace patchwork ensembles, 1970s
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 249 - A Zazi coat formed from a 20th century embroidered suzani, modern
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 250 - A Bellville Sassoon crewel-worked ivory wool coat, 1970s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 251 - A Bill Gibb knitted cardigan, 'Moon and Buddha' collection, Autumn-Winter 1975-76
Sold for £156
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 252 - An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell for Radley 'Delaware' printed satin dress, 1972-73
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 253 - An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell for Radley 'Busy Lizzie' printed crêpe dress, 1972
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 254 - An Ossie Clark for Radley moss crêpe dress, circa 1970
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 255 - A good Jean Muir maroon jersey evening gown, late 1960s-early 1970s
Sold for £338
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 256 - A Loris Azzaro silver and green crochet and chain-fringed bodice, circa 1971
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 257 - A primrose-yellow wedding gown trimmed with Point de Gaze lace, c.1970
Sold for £117
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 258 - An Yves Saint Laurent brown velvet evening jacket, 1977
Sold for £338
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 259 - A rare Yves Saint Laurent 'Lips' printed chiffon blouse, 1971
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 260 - Two Rae Spencer Cullen/Miss Mouse novelty printed dresses, early 1970s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 261 - A Rae Spencer Cullen/Miss Mouse 'snow leopard' printed needlecord coat, circa 1970
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 262 - A good and rare Biba cat-weave jersey three-piece ensemble, 1972
Sold for £1,950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 263 - Two pairs of Biba flared trousers, early 1970s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 265 - A Biba 'banana'-printed corduroy dress, circa 1969
Sold for £3,120
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 266 - A good and rare Biba cherry-printed cotton ensemble, late 1960s
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 267 - A good and rare Biba star-printed denim ensemble, late 1960s
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 268 - A Biba quilted, printed, brown cotton two-piece ensemble, late 1960s
Sold for £2,470
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 269 - A Biba faux monkey-fur coat, late 1960s
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 270 - A Biba floral printed brushed-cotton two-piece ensemble, late 1960s
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 271 - A Biba Swiss-dot, brushed-cotton two-piece ensemble, late 1960s
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 272 - A Geoffrey Beene black crêpe smock dress, late 1960s
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 273 - A Louis Féraud for Rembrandt black wool-crêpe dress, mid-1960s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 274 - A cream breitschwanz swing jacket, 1960s
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 275 - A group of mainly gold and beige evening wear, mainly 1960s
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 276 - A group of Hong Kong Chinese brocaded and embroidered garments, 1960s
Sold for £221
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 279 - A Jacques Heim black silk-velvet ballgown, circa 1961
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 280 - A Christian Dior London black velvet evening gown, 1960s
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 281 - A Christian Dior sequined beret, 1960s or early 1970s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 282 - A Diorling black velvet two-piece ensemble, circa 1968
Sold for £182
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 283 - A group of mainly ivory occasion wear, 1950s-60s
Sold for £1,430
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 284 - Three pairs of Mondaine 'Mirages' cantilever shoes, circa 1960
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 285 - A large group of mainly black and pink cocktail wear, mainly 1950s
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 286 - A large group of mainly black cocktail wear and six pairs of shoes, mainly 1950s
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 287 - A large group of summer fashions, mainly 1950s
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
