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 145 - A Lanvin by Alber Elbaz ombré silk draped cocktail dress, Spring-Summer 2006
Sold for £180
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 146 - A L'Wren Scott little black dress, 'Purple Haze' collection, A/W 2008-09
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 147 - A Dolce & Gabbana bejewelled evening jacket, 2000s
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 148 - A Chanel knitted little black dress and others, 2010s
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 149 - A Maison Margiela 'Flat' suede jacket, 2012
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 150 - A John Galliano for Dior couché-brown taffeta evening gown, 2006
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 151 - A Philip Treacy Forget Me Not hat, probably early 2000s
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 152 - An Alexander McQueen beaded tailcoat, 2008
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 153 - An Alexander McQueen bias-cut chiffon dress, 'Deliverance', Spring-Summer 2004
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 154 - An Alexander McQueen grey denim ensemble, circa 2000
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 155 - A Vivienne Westwood satinised-spandex corset, probably 2000s
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 156 - A Vivienne Westwood denim corset, probably 2000s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 157 - A Vivienne Westwood 'tiger' stripe printed satinised-spandex corset, Autumn-Winter 2001-02
Sold for £380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 158 - A Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset, 1990s
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 160 - A Vivienne Westwood black lace corset, 1990s
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 161 - A John Galliano striped cotton shorts ensemble, Spring-Summer 1990
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 162 - A John Galliano bias-cut viscose dress, 'Honcho Woman' collection, Spring-Summer 1991
Sold for £1,700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 164 - A John Galliano little black satin dress, 'Ballets Russes' collection, Spring-Summer 1999
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 167 - A BOY London hand-painted black leather jacket, probably early 1990s
Sold for £190
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 168 - A BOY London hand-painted leather jacket, probably early 1990s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 170 - A Gucci lilac silk shirt printed with horse-bit repeats, 1990s
Sold for £180
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 171 - A Gucci silk shirt printed with ornate 'porcelain' mugs, 1990s
Sold for £460
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 172 - A Gucci silk shirt printed with tropical fish, 1990s
Sold for £380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 173 - A Moschino red rayon-blend suit, early 1990s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 175 - A Catherine Walker beaded and embroidered cocktail dress, early 1990s
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 176 - A Bellville Sassoon/Lorcan Mullany silk-chiffon evening gown, late 1990s
Sold for £160
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 179 - Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black satin dress and beaded belt, late 1990s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 180 - An embroidered scarlet silk couture evening gown, possibly Saint Laurent, 1990s
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 182 - An Yves Saint Laurent black lace bustier, Autumn-Winter 1984-85
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 183 - An Yves Saint Laurent wool jacket, early 1990s
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 184 - A Thierry Mugler black gabardine suit with sheer insertions, Spring-Summer 1998
Sold for £480
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 185 - A Thierry Mugler royal blue gabardine suit, Autumn-Winter 1998-99
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 186 - A group of Thierry Mugler women's wear, 1990s
Sold for £460
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 187 - A good Thierry Mugler green wool suit, circa 1991
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 188 - A Thierry Mugler checked burgundy wool suit, circa 1991
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 189 - Two Thierry Mugler men's black wool suits, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 190 - A Thierry Mugler men's windowpane-checked wool suit, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 191 - A good Thierry Mugler men's neon-orange wool crêpe suit, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 192 - Two Thierry Mugler men's ensembles, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
