Vintage Fashion, Antique Costume & Textiles

Vintage Fashion, Antique Costume & Textiles | London

Lot: 150 to 400 - 25th Mar, 2025 9:30
Lot: 401 to 691 - 25th Mar, 2025 14:00

Lots: 543

Only three months into the year and we’re back with our fifth auction of 2025! This incredibly varied auction features over 540 lots of fabulous vintage fashion. As always, we are kicking off the sale in style with a fantastic selection of Chanel including classic ready-to-wear pieces by Karl Lagerfeld and Philippe Guibourge, as well as haute couture offerings. Great British designers are well represented with names such as Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen as well as a selection of rare designs by John Flett.

Lots 184 to 203 of the auction feature a selection of statement gowns by the designer Michael Halpern, mainly dating from 2020 to 2023. Fantastically sculptural and lavishly embellished, these dresses are wonderful examples of the ‘unabashed glamour’ and demi couture technique Halpern’s designs are known for. Another contemporary cult designer represented in this auction is Carol Christian Poell. The reclusive avant-garde Austrian has never adhered to typical fashion seasons and operates on a limited release basis. Lots 204-218 feature a collection of rare and important leather jackets, boots, and suits that all embody Poell’s penchant for construction and unusual materials. These extremely collectable pieces are all fine examples of Poell’s alternative design sensibility. This auction features a wide selection of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pieces from the 1970s 1980s. Many of the fabulous pieces from Yves Saint Laurent in this auction are well documented and can be seen photographed on the catwalk. Other iconic designers of the era featured include Alaïa, Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Zandra Rhodes, and Ossie Clark.

We are thrilled to be offering a selection of garments from the personal collection of Dame Mary Quant, who passed away in 2023. Quant had a ground-breaking career and is often credited as being the inventor of the mini skirt. Her designs are known for being emblematic of British ‘Mod’ style and she was the focus of a retrospective exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in 2019-20. Lots 544 to 579 feature fantastic examples of Mary Quant’s most iconic designs of the 1960s and 1970s, such as mini-dresses, hot pants, pinafores and coats, most of which were worn by Quant herself. As well as designs from her eponymous brand we also have a selection from Quant’s wardrobe by a variety of different designers from Chanel to Comme des Garçons!

Towards the end of the auction, we have a lovely selection of 19th-century dresses and accessories, including unusual and interesting corsets and other examples of historical undergarments. We also have some fabulous silk gowns: two particularly stunning examples are lot 672, a green figured silk brocade evening gown, circa 1845, and lot 666, a sapphire-blue taffeta gown, late 1860s - early 1870s. If you missed your chance in February to participate in our historical Empire of Fashion auction, fret not: we have a further selection of pieces from the renowned Baretto Lancaster collection of Napoleonic & Regency Dress on offer in this auction, including a lovely roller-printed day dress, a fabulous pink spencer, and a lavishly embroidered gentleman’s coat.

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Lot 343 - Two Versace black minidresses, late 1980s-early 1990s

Sold for £260

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

Lot 344 - A Paco Rabanne oroton chainmail skirt, probably 1990s

Sold for £624

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

Lot 345 - A Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre grey wool suit, probably Autumn-Winter 1991-92

Sold for £312

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

Lot 346 - A Stephen Jones miniature green silk tophat, 1991

Unsold

Lot 347 - A Romeo Gigli burgundy wool jersey 'flame' dress, Autumn-Winter 1990-91

Unsold

Withdrawn

Lot 349 - A John Galliano black moss crêpe jacket, 'Fencing' collection, Autumn-Winter 1990-91

Sold for £624

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

Lot 350 - An Azzedine Alaïa black brushed wool jacket, Autumn-Winter 1990-91

Sold for £416

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

Lot 351 - Two Azzedine Alaïa black stretch velvet ensembles, circa 1990

Sold for £780

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

Lot 352 - An Azzedine Alaïa black viscose jersey bodycon dress, circa 1990

Sold for £390

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

Lot 353 - A Jean Paul Gaultier pinstripe wool coat, circa 1990

Sold for £650

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

Lot 354 - A Vivienne Westwood cow print blouse, 'Pagan V' collection Spring-Summer 1990

Sold for £260

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

Lot 355 - A John Galliano striped wool-blend blazer, 'Greek Widows...' collection, Spring-Summer 1990

Sold for £780

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

Lot 356 - A John Galliano black satin-backed crêpe slip dress, circa 1990

Sold for £468

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

Lot 357 - A John Galliano blue-grey wool crêpe tulip skirt, circa 1990

Sold for £572

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

Lot 358 - A group of John Galliano jackets, early 1990s

Sold for £338

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

Lot 359 - A Thierry Mugler black wool and satin dress, circa 1990

Sold for £598

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

Lot 360 - A Thierry Mugler black lambskin jacket, late 1990s

Sold for £338

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

Lot 361 - A Thierry Mugler brown rayon-blend suit, circa 1990

Sold for £624

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

Lot 362 - A Thierry Mugler yellow and black cotton suit, 1990s

Sold for £234

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

Lot 363 - Two Thierry Mugler piqué cotton suits, 1990s

Sold for £338

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

Lot 364 - A Thierry Mugler strawberry red piqué cotton suit, 1990s

Sold for £442

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

Lot 365 - A Moschino Chanel-inspired ensemble, 1990s-2000s

Unsold

Lot 366 - A Moschino shirt and jacket, 1990s

Unsold

Lot 367 - A group of Moschino separates, 1990s-2000s

Unsold

Lot 368 - Three designer animal-print tops, 1990s

Sold for £312

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

Lot 369 - An Antony Price purple velvet dress, 1990s

Unsold

Lot 370 - Three Rifat Ozbek jackets, late 1980s-early 1990s

Sold for £234

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

Lot 371 - Three Rifat Ozbek jackets and a suit, 1990s

Unsold

Lot 372 - Two Yves Saint Laurent hats, early 1990s

Sold for £247

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

Lot 373 - An Yves Saint Laurent canvas and leather tote bag, circa 1990

Sold for £416

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

Lot 374 - An Yves Saint Laurent black velvet dress, 1990s

Sold for £520

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

Lot 375 - An Yves Saint Laurent ruched black crêpe georgette evening dress, 1990s

Sold for £780

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

Lot 376 - Three Yves Saint Laurent suits, 1990s

Sold for £234

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

Lot 377 - A Christian Dior beige cotton jacket, 1990s

Sold for £260

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

Lot 378 - A Balenciaga ball gown, 1990s

Sold for £195

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

Lot 379 - A group of eveningwear, 1990s-2000s

Sold for £247

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

Lot 380 - A Christian Lacroix brown silk faille and fur coat, circa 1990

Sold for £416

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

Lot 381 - A Christian Lacroix ensemble, mid-1990s

Sold for £390

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

Lot 382 - Two Romeo Gigli coats, 1990s

Sold for £390

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

Lot 383 - A Romeo Gigli black velvet 'tulip' coat, circa 1990

Sold for £910

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

Lot 384 - A Romeo Gigli green cigaline ensemble, circa 1990

Sold for £910

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

Lot 385 - A Romeo Gigli navy blue wool cocktail dress, 1980s

Sold for £390

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

Lot 386 - A Gianni Versace colourful patterned ensemble, 1980s

Sold for £286

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

Lot 387 - Two Gianni Versace dresses and a jacket, 1980s

Unsold

Lot 388 - A Gianni Versace gold lurex lace mini dress, circa 1986

Sold for £286

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

Lot 389 - A Paco Rabanne purple devoré velvet dress, 1980s

Sold for £624

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

Lot 390 - A Thierry Mugler black wool blend dress, 1980s

Sold for £130

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

Lot 391 - A Thierry Mugler tartan silk dupioni jacket, late 1980s

Sold for £520

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

Lot 392 - A Jean Charles de Castalbajac green, blue and red plaid wool coat, 1980s

Sold for £338

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

Lot 393 - A Jean Paul Gaultier black wool coat, 'Forbidden Gaultier' collection, Autumn-Winter 1987-88

Sold for £468

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

Lot 394 - A Jean Paul Gaultier wool-blend green pinstripe suit, mid-1980s

Sold for £442

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

Lot 395 - A Jean Paul Gaultier charcoal grey wool dress, circa 1986

Sold for £1,105

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

Lot 396 - A Jean Paul Gaultier floral brocade coat, 'The Uptight Charm of the Bourgeoisie’ collection, Autumn-Winter 1985-86

Sold for £845

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

Lot 397 - A Jean Paul Gaultier black jersey dress, circa 1985

Sold for £546

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

Lot 398 - A Jean Paul Gaultier ensemble, 1980s

Unsold

Lot 399 - A group of Azzedine Alaïa stretch jersey separates, late 1980s-90s

Sold for £390

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

Lot 400 - Four colourful Azzedine Alaïa bodycon ensembles, late 1980s-90s

Sold for £468

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

Lot 401 - A group of Azzedine Alaïa separates, late 1980s-90s

Unsold

Lot 402 - Two Azzedine Alaïa jackets, 1989-90

Sold for £975

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

Lot 403 - Four colourful Azzedine Alaïa cotton-blend dresses, circa 1989

Sold for £780

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

Lot 404 - An Azzedine Alaïa coat and jacket, 1987-89

Sold for £520

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

Lot 405 - An Azzedine Alaïa black wool jersey body-con dress, Autumn-Winter 1986-87

Sold for £260

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

Lot 406 - A pair of John Galliano blue wool crêpe trousers, 'Hairclips' collection, Autumn-Winter 1988-89

Sold for £1,820

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

Lot 407 - A John Galliano high-waisted cream wool skirt, 'Blanche du Bois' collection, Spring-Summer 1988

Sold for £975

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

Lot 408 - A John Galliano knitted sweater, 'Blanche DuBois' collection Spring-Summer 1988

Sold for £364

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

Lot 409 - A John Galliano high-waisted navy wool skirt, 'The Rose' collection, Autumn-Winter 1987-88

Sold for £650

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

Lot 410 - A John Galliano boxed press pack, 'The Rose' collection, Autumn-Winter 1987-88

Unsold

Lot 411 - A John Galliano houndstooth wool skirt, circa 1987

Sold for £494

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

Lot 412 - A John Galliano mustard stretch cotton jersey body, 'Panniers' collection, Spring-Summer 1987

Sold for £416

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

Lot 413 - A John Galliano baby blue cotton suit, 'Panniers' collection, Spring-Summer 1987

Sold for £3,900

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

Lot 414 - A John Flett black cotton jacket, 1980s

Sold for £650

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

Lot 415 - A John Flett pinstriped grey and white cotton-blend skirt, 1980s

Sold for £520

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

Lot 416 - A John Flett black and white cotton leotard/tank top, 1980s

Unsold

Lot 417 - A John Flett black cotton t-shirt, 1980s

Unsold

Lot 418 - A BodyMap pink silk-blend dress, mid-1980s

Sold for £260

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

Lot 419 - An English Eccentrics printed silk ensemble, 1985

Sold for £416

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

Lot 420 - Two English Eccentrics printed silk garments, 1980s

Sold for £234

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

Lot 421 - A Vivienne Westwood armour waistcoat/jacket, 'Time Machine' collection, Autumn-Winter 1988-89

Sold for £2,080

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

Lot 422 - A Vivienne Westwood striped cotton cricket cap 'Time Machine' collection, Autumn-Winter 1988-89

Sold for £390

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

Lot 423 - A Vivienne Westwood Glen plaid wool flat cap, 'Time Machine' collection, Autumn-Winter 1988-89

Unsold

Lot 424 - A pair of Westwood/McLaren Navajo print cotton culottes, 'Savage' collection, Spring-Summer 1982

Sold for £286

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

Lot 425 - A Vivienne Westwood squiggle print t-shirt, c.1990 re-edition of 'Pirate' collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82

Sold for £286

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

Lot 426 - A Leonard printed jersey, dress, coat and blouse, 1980s

Sold for £60

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

Withdrawn

Lot 428 - A Christan Dior by Marc Bohan black linen seahorse jacket, Spring-Summer 1989

Sold for £546

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

Lot 429 - A Christian Dior London brown and blue bouclé alpaca wool suit, 1980s

Sold for £364

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

Lot 430 - A Christian Dior by Marc Bohan black lace dress, late 1980s

Sold for £3,640

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

Lot 431 - A Scaasi navy taffeta ballgown, 1980s

Sold for £546

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

Lot 432 - Two Yves Saint Laurent floral print dresses, 1989

Sold for £468

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

Lot 433 - An Yves Saint Laurent animal print silk dress, Spring-Summer 1989

Sold for £260

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

Lot 434 - An Yves Saint Laurent 'Le Smoking' black wool suit, Autumn-Winter 1988-89

Sold for £715

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

Lot 435 - An Yves Saint Laurent rust and white zebra print silk dress, Spring-Summer 1988

Sold for £260

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

Lot 436 - An Yves Saint Laurent haute couture black satin 'Le Smoking' suit, circa 1987

Sold for £416

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

Lot 437 - An Yves Saint Laurent leopard print wool dress, Autumn-Winter 1986-87

Sold for £234

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

Lot 438 - An Yves Saint Laurent printed cotton ensemble, Spring-Summer 1986

Sold for £247

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