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We can predict with fair certainty that our October auction will always be an exciting event, but what we didn’t foresee written in the stars is that this sale would include the show-stopping wardrobe of Britain’s most famous astrologer: Mystic Meg! Glamorous, mysterious, colourful and unique - the collection reflects her personality and individualistic style. Meg was a Leo ruled by the sun and she loved colour, the bolder the better. Passionate purple is Leo’s key lucky shade, and starring in the sale is Lot 300- Mystic Meg’s instantly recognizable purple cloak and smock with dramatic pointed collar, along with her very own crystal ball! (Lot 103). The collection of bespoke clothing is bursting with colours of the night sky to dawn, made in rich velvets and glistening brocades, with printed stars and ‘cat’s eyes’ hidden amongst the designs, expressing her love of astrology and felines. A lifelong lover of animals, Mystic Meg is described as generous and kind by those who were closest to her, so it is fitting that her collection (Lots 96-105) is being sold in aid of animal welfare charity, Blue Cross.
The Rodeo has also ‘come to town’ in another unexpected addition to our 24th October sale: Lots 268-286 comprise a collection of Western fashions by Rodeo Ben, Fay Ward and legendary tailor Nudie Cohn. Famous for his flamboyant designs and extravagant use of rhinestones, ‘Nudie Suits’ have been worn by country-rock stars including Elvis Presley, Elton John, and a myriad of ‘rhinestone cowboys’ in between!
Also featured in this sale are superb examples of 19th century fashion, including an unusual sporting corset with pink stars, c.1890 (Lot 445), a charming c.1880 bridal gown with original matching shoes (Lot 473), a rare adolescent girls’ dress, c.1890 (Lot 468), and a dressmaker’s sample miniature version made around the same date (Lot 471). We are honored to include the lace collection of the late Stephen Lunn, which includes a fine Brussels point de Gaze shawl, circa 1860 (Lot 533), amongst others. For those of you who love the more recent fashion of the 1980s, 1990s and beyond, we have rails of superb Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen. Highlights include a Westwood 'Marlene' denim ensemble, 'Always on Camera' collection, Autumn-Winter 1992-93 (Lot 137) and a Sarah Burton for McQueen ‘butterfly wing’ jacquard coat, Autumn-Winter 2018-19 (Lot 95).
A treasure trove of a sale, this auction comprises over 500 Lots of exciting antique, vintage and luxury fashion. We hope you have as much fun browsing the sale as we have had in preparing it for you, and look forward to assisting you with your bids.
Morning session, lots 1-300, begins at 9.00am BST. The afternoon session, lots 301-563, will begin at 2pm BST.
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Lot 97 - Mystic Meg's bespoke Sebastian ivory silk ensemble, 1990s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 99 - Mystic Meg's bespoke Isabelle Kristensen orange tulle sleeved-cloak, circa 1995
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 100 - A group of Mystic Meg's bespoke clothing, 1990s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 101 - Mystic Meg's bespoke Michèle Perretta changeant electric-blue suit, late 1990s
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 102 - Mystic Meg's bespoke Isabell Kristensen royal-purple sleeved-cloak, circa 1995
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 104 - Mystic Meg's bespoke Sebastian blue velvet coat, 1990s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 105 - Mystic Meg's bespoke Isabelle Kristensen Barbie-pink tulle sleeved-cloak, circa 1995
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 106 - Yves Saint Laurent saucer hat, circa 1990
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 111 - A Vivienne Westwood black sheepskin double-breasted coat, 1990s
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 113 - A Vivienne Westwood dark teal velvet sleeved corset, 1990s
Sold for £598
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 114 - A Versace couture black and cream wool crêpe coat, circa 1997
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 115 - A Vivienne Westwood choker necklace, mid 1990s
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 116 - A Moschino black wool coat with integral bag, early 1990s
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 117 - A Vivienne Westwood denim waistcoat, 1990s
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 119 - A Moschino 'Art Is Love' dress, Spring-Summer 1993
Sold for £598
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 122 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's faux-fur double-breasted pea-coat, late 1990s-2000s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 124 - Two John Galliano cut-work jackets, 'L'École de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 125 - A group of John Galliano mostly lycra casualwear, 1991
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 126 - A John Galliano jacket and skirt, 2000s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 127 - A group of Christian Dior and John Galliano separates, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £1,170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 129 - A Vivienne Westwood for Swatch watch, 1993
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 130 - A pair of Vivienne Westwood Rocking Horse shoes, 1990s
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 131 - A John Galliano bias-cut skirt, 'Josephine Bonaparte Meets Lolita', Spring-Summer 1992
Sold for £1,560
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 132 - Three designer red jackets, 1980s-90s
Sold for £338
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 133 - An Yves Saint Laurent crushed velvet suit, 1990s
Sold for £156
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 134 - An Hermès blue and beige checked wool double-breasted blazer, probably early 1990s
Sold for £182
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 138 - A Vivienne Westwood striped cotton dress, mid 1990s
Sold for £221
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 139 - A group of designer separates, 1990s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 140 - A Moschino ribbed cotton blend blazer, circa 1990
Sold for £221
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 141 - A Thierry Mugler blue wool suit, 1990s
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 142 - A Vivienne Westwood flocked 'Boulle' corset, 'Salon' collection, Spring-Summer 1992
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 143 - A group of designer clothing, mainly 1990s
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 144 - A Gianni Versace embellished pink silk vest, Spring-Summer 1990
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 145 - A Gianni Versace embellished blue suede jacket, Spring-Summer 1990
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 147 - Two John Galliano wool suits, 'Cabaret' collection, Autumn-Winter 1998-99
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 148 - A group of John Galliano separates, Autumn-Winter, 1990-91
Sold for £1,170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 149 - Two John Galliano black crêpe dresses, 1990-91
Sold for £975
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 150 - A John Galliano calico wool-blend suit, 'Greek Widows...' collection, Spring-Summer 1990
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 151 - A John Galliano black linen dress, 'Greek Widows...' collection, Spring-Summer 1990
Sold for £10,400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 153 - An Alexander McQueen white sequinned vest, 'La Poupée' collection, Spring-Summer 1997
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 157 - A Pierre Cardin red and black crêpe dress, late 1990s
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 159 - A Vivienne Westwood red worsted suit, 'Always on Camera' Autumn-Winter 1992-93
Sold for £221
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 160 - A Vivienne Westwood lace printed tulle dress, 'Always on Camera' Autumn-Winter 1992-93
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 161 - A Vivienne Westwood rose print ensemble, 'Grand Hotel', Spring-Summer 1993
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 162 - A Vivienne Westwood men's striped ensemble, 'Cafe Society', Spring-Summer 1994
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 164 - A John Richmond double-breasted blue pinstripe wool suit, 1990s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 165 - A Kitty Percy silver leather 'angel wings' backpack 1994
Sold for £975
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 167 - A Jacques Fath nude silk-blend suit with fox fur collar, late 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 168 - A Moschino bathing suit, early 1990s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 169 - A Moschino Barbie-pink 'Candy Girl' lycra mini dress, 2000s
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 170 - A large group of Moschino summer clothing, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 171 - A group of Christian Lacroix clothing, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 172 - A Versace candy-striped cotton two-piece ensemble, early 1990s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 173 - A group of Versace summer clothing in bright and colourful prints, mainly 1990s
Sold for £325
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 174 - A group of Versace clothing, mainly 2000s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 175 - A pair of Versace ladybird printed jeans, Spring-Summer 1995
Sold for £338
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 176 - A Jean Paul Gaultier two-piece ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1995-96
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 177 - A Jean Paul Gaultier striped jersey dress, circa 1997
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 178 - A group of Jean Paul Gaultier clothing, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £338
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 179 - A Karl Lagerfeld navy cotton jersey ensemble, 1990s
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 182 - A Martin Margiela Tyvek dress, Spring-Summer 1999
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 183 - A Martin Margiela black crêpe dress, probably late 1990s-early 2000s
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 184 - A Junya Watanabe/Comme des Garçons double-breasted black wool coat, Autumn-Winter 2012-13
Sold for £455
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 185 - A Junya Watanabe/Comme des Garçons double-breasted black wool jacket, 2005
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 186 - A Junya Watanabe/Comme des Garçons tartan bouclé wool dress, circa 1999
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 187 - An Issey Miyake orange polyester jacket, Autumn-Winter 2000-01
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 188 - A pair of Issey Miyake black leather heeled boots, mid-2000s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 189 - An Issey Miyake grey and yellow suit, Spring-Summer 1991
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 190 - An Issey Miyake black linen jacket, Spring-Summer 1994
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 191 - An Issey Miyake Pleats Please printed polyester dress, 2000
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 192 - A Yohji Yamamoto houndstooth wool dress, Autumn-Winter 2002-03
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
