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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 194 - An early Junya Watanabe/Comme des Garçons tweed ensemble, Autumn-Winter, 1995-96
Sold for £1,560
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 196 - An Issey Miyake beige crêpe dress, Autumn-Winter 2003-04
Sold for £1,170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 197 - An Issey Miyake black ottoman wool dress, 2000s
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 198 - An Issey Miyake printed cotton smock dress, Spring-Summer 1984
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 199 - An Issey Miyake 'mushiro' cotton/wool waistcoat, Autumn-Winter 1984-85
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 202 - A Pierre Cardin couture black and white linen ensemble, late 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 203 - A Louis Féraud sequined chiffon evening gown, 1980s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 204 - A Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld black crêpe de chine dress, 1980
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 206 - A Geoffrey Beene red Mongolian lamb fur coat, circa 1988
Sold for £2,080
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 207 - A John Galliano tan cotton jersey crop top, 'Fallen Angels' collection, Spring-Summer 1986
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 208 - A Westwood/McLaren 'Pirate' ensemble, Autumn-Winter, 1981-82
Sold for £1,430
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 210 - A John Flett green jersey cotton dress, 1980s
Sold for £4,680
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 211 - A John Galliano Circle shirt and skirt, Spring-Summer, 1987
Sold for £2,080
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 212 - A John Galliano pinafore ensemble, Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 213 - Two John Galliano dresses, 'The Rose' collection, Autumn-Winter 1987-88
Sold for £1,690
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 215 - A Westwood/McLaren printed jersey shirt, 'Pirate' collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 216 - A John Galliano black gabardine coat, 'The Rose' collection, Autumn-Winter 1987-88
Sold for £598
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 218 - A Westwood/McLaren cotton wrap around skirt, 'Punkature' collection, Spring-Summer 1983
Sold for £325
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 219 - A Westwood/McLaren madras striped suit, 'Pirate' collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82
Sold for £1,430
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 220 - A Jean-Paul Gaultier unisex tartan kilt ensemble, circa 1989
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 221 - A John Galliano fashion sketch for a blouse, Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £247
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 222 - Hilde Smith fabrics for BodyMap: 'Olive Oil Meets Querelle' collection, Spring-Summer 1984
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 225 - Hilde Smith fabrics for BodyMap, 'Half World' collection, Autumn-Winter 1985-86
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 228 - Hilde Smith fabrics for BodyMap: 'Olive Oil Meets Querelle' collection, Spring-Summer 1984
Sold for £208
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 230 - Hilde Smith fabrics for BodyMap, 'Half World' collection, Autumn-Winter 1985-86
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 234 - A John Galliano black bias-cut viscose dress, 'Panniers' collection, Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 236 - A John Galliano ensemble, 'Blanche DuBois' collection, Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £1,690
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 237 - A John Galliano ensemble, 'Blanche DuBois' collection Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 239 - Three John Galliano wool jackets, 'Nancy Cunard' Collection, Autumn-Winter 1989-90
Sold for £1,170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 241 - A John Galliano black gabardine jacket, 'The Rose' collection, 1987-88
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 242 - An Ossie Clark black jersey ensemble, 1980s
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 244 - A group of John Galliano Separates, circa 1988
Sold for £2,210
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 245 - A Swanky Modes red lycra 'Amorphous' dress, circa 1978
Sold for £6,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 246 - A Roberto Capucci couture pleated black silk crêpe dress, 1980s
Sold for £1,430
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 247 - A Rodolfo Contreras knitted cotton 'Joker' cardigan, 1985
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 248 - A Rodolfo Contreras knitted cotton 'Reclining Tropic Nude' dress, 1985
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 249 - A Rodolfo Contreras knitted cotton 'Ski Boot' jumper, 1986
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 250 - An Yves Saint Laurent viscose and lurex suit, late 1980s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 251 - A Jean Paul Gaultier man's puppytooth wool double-breasted jumpsuit, 1980s
Sold for £2,470
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 252 - A Westwood/McLaren black cotton sash, 'Pirate' collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82
Sold for £338
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 253 - A Jean Paul Gaultier crêpe suit, 1980s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 254 - An Azzedine Alaïa brown suede two-piece ensemble, 1986
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 255 - A pair of Westwood/McLaren trousers, 'Pirate' collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 256 - A John Galliano white cotton ensemble, 'Blanche du Bois' collection, Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 257 - An Azzedine Alaia black wool jersey dress, 1980s
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 258 - A Westwood/McLaren printed jersey shirt, 'Pirate' collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 259 - A Westwood/McLaren printed jersey shirt, 'Pirate' collection, Autumn-Winter, 1981-82
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 260 - Two Galliano ensembles, Spring-Summer 1988 and Autumn-Winter 1988-89
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 261 - A Westwood/McLaren printed jersey shirt, 'Pirate' collection, Autumn-Winter 1981-82
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 262 - Two early Gianni Versace beaded chiffon ensembles, Autumn-Winter 1981-82
Sold for £4,680
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 264 - A Vivienne Westwood black velvet jacket, 'Time Machine' collection, Autumn-Winter 1988-89
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 267 - A black wool bolero jacket, probably 'Charles James' collection, Spring-Summer 1989
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 269 - A Fay Ward man's embellished purple wool twill shirt and trousers
Sold for £1,560
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 270 - A Nudie Cohn man's black wool twill shirt and trousers
Sold for £1,430
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 271 - Two Nudie Cohn men's wool twill shirts, 1980s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 272 - A Fay Ward man's black wool twill fringed shirt with musical notes
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 273 - A Nudie Cohn woman's embellished gold and silver lurex suit, 1975
Sold for £1,820
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 274 - A Fay Ward man's embroidered blue wool twill and denim shirt and trousers, 1950s
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 275 - A Rodeo Ben man's embellished cream wool shirt and trousers
Sold for £3,380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 276 - A Nudie Cohn man's embroidered pink wool shirt
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 277 - A Nudie Cohn man's pony skin jacket
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 278 - A Globe Tailors man's wool shirt and trousers
Sold for £455
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 280 - A Fay Ward man's wool shirt and trousers
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 281 - A Rodeo Ben man's wool shirt and trousers
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 282 - Viola Grae and Globe Taylors men's embellished shirts
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 283 - A group of men's shirts, mostly 1970s
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 284 - A Nudie Cohn pink ostrich leather belt for Hasil Adkins, probably 1980s
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 285 - A pair of Nudie Cohn man's embellished gold jersey boots
Sold for £4,160
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 286 - Two pairs of Terry de Havilland men's leather and snakeskin shoes, 1970s
Sold for £325
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 287 - A Christian Dior men's 'Le Smoking'-style suit, late 1970s-early 1980s
Sold for £585
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 288 - A Hung On You men's brocaded jacket, 1968
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 289 - An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell for Radley tiered crêpe georgette dress, 1970s
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
