Morning session, lots 1-259, begins at 10am. There will be a short break before the afternoon session, lots 260-473.
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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 £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 194 - A Thierry Mugler men's emerald green wool suit, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £200
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 £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 196 - Two Thierry Mugler men's wool-crêpe jackets, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £480
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 197 - Three Thierry Mugler brightly-coloured wool jackets, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 199 - A man's Versace printed silk crêpe waistcoat, 1980s
Sold for £100
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 £420
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 £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 211 - An Issey Miyake black satin and stockinette evening dress, late 1990s
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 212 - A group of Issey Miyake separates, 1985-1990s
Sold for £850
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 £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 214 - A group of Issey Miyake clothing, mainly in shades of blue, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 215 - A group of Issey Miyake clothing, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 216 - A group of Issey Miyake clothing, mainly tailored, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 217 - An Issey Miyake black knitted cocoon-shaped coat, circa 1985
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 218 - A good Issey Miyake knitted wool-blend two-piece ensemble, 1983-85
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 219 - A good Issey Miyake textured ivory and grey wool coat, 1983
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 220 - An Issey Miyake puckered cotton jacket with frayed edging, early 1980s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 221 - An Issey Miyake chartreuse 'trench coat' dress and black wool jacket, 1980s
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 222 - A group of Issey Miyake ivory cotton clothing, mainly 1980s
Sold for £250
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 223 - A Comme des Garçons black velvet opera coat, Autumn-Winter 1991-92
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 224 - A pair of Comme des Garçons 'flat' black leather shoes, circa 1985
Sold for £1,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 225 - A pair of Tokio Kumagai 'mouse' shoes, 1980s
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 227 - A BodyMap grey nylon hooded dress, circa 1987
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 228 - A pair of BodyMap frilly knickers, Autumn-Winter, 1985-86
Sold for £100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 229 - An Azzedine Alaïa black wool-jersey dress, circa 1987
Sold for £250
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 230 - A Roberta di Camerino black leather suit, 1980s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 231 - An Ungaro couture reversible cocoon-shaped evening coat, 1980s
Sold for £1,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 233 - A Bob Mackie beaded and sequined mesh evening gown, 1980s
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 234 - Three Arnold Scaasi cocktail dresses, American, 1980s
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 235 - Two Hardy Amies couture evening gowns, 1980s
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 237 - Mainly black cocktail wear, 1980s-90s
Sold for £350
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 238 - A large group of mostly beaded cocktail wear, mainly 1980s
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 239 - An Yves Saint Laurent 'Le Smoking' skirt suit, 1980s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 240 - An Yves Saint Laurent couture black velvet jacket, probably Autumn-Winter 1988-89
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
