Vintage & Luxury Fashion, Antique Costume & Textiles

Vintage & Luxury Fashion, Antique Costume & Textiles

Date: 22nd Mar, 2022 10:00 GMT+1/BST
Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue
Lots: 473

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 1 - An Hermès green ostrich leather Bolide, probably 1960s

Sold for £300

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

Lot 3 - An Hermès Haut à Courroies travel bag, 1979

Sold for £1,300

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

Lot 5 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase, large

Sold for £200

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

Lot 6 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase, medium

Sold for £150

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

Lot 7 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suit carrier

Sold for £150

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

Lot 8 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suit carrier

Sold for £150

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

Lot 9 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase, small

Sold for £190

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

Lot 11 - Three Louis Vuitton Epi leather handbags, 2000s

Sold for £220

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

Lot 13 - A Gucci black crocodile handbag, 1960s

Sold for £260

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

Lot 14 - A Gucci black leather handbag, 1980s

Sold for £200

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

Lot 15 - A Gucci brown suede and leather handbag, late 1990s-early 2000s

Sold for £170

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

Lot 16 - A Gucci pale pink leather handbag, 1990s

Sold for £150

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

Lot 17 - Three Gucci leather minimalist handbags, circa 2000

Sold for £220

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

Lot 18 - A Tom Ford putty-grey leather handbag, modern

Sold for £200

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

Lot 19 - Five designer handbags, 1970s-1980s

Sold for £240

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

Lot 20 - Five designer leather handbags, 2000s-2010s

Sold for £280

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

Lot 21 - A Balenciaga large City bag in tan leather, 2010s

Sold for £240

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

Lot 22 - Two Balenciaga leather handbags, 2010s

Sold for £200

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

Lot 23 - An Yves Saint Laurent embossed suede leather handbag, 2000s-2010s

Sold for £150

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

Lot 24 - A Chloé black leather handbag, 2000s

Sold for £50

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

Lot 25 - A Bottega Veneta quilted purple suede bag, late 1970s

Sold for £180

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

Lot 26 - A Versace black leather satchel, probably late 1990s

Sold for £160

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

Lot 27 - A Judith Leiber black beaded minaudiere, 1980s

Sold for £550

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

Lot 28 - A Miu Miu ruched brown leather handbag, 2000s-2010s

Sold for £100

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

Lot 29 - A Roberta di Camerino burnt orange cut velvet handbag, 1960s

Sold for £100

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

Lot 31 - An Alaïa laser-cut leather bucket-style bag, modern

Sold for £150

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

Lot 32 - Three Prada handbags, 2000s-2010s

Sold for £280

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

Lot 33 - Three Mulberry handbags, modern

Sold for £300

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

Lot 34 - A Lady Dior in black Cannage lambskin, modern

Sold for £500

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

Lot 36 - A Dior monogrammed canvas bag, 1970s

Sold for £220

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

Lot 39 - Two pairs of Christian Dior earrings, late 1990s

Sold for £260

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

Lot 40 - A pair of Christian Dior couture earrings, modern

Sold for £420

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

Lot 41 - A Gavilane gilt metal crucifix necklace, 1980s

Sold for £260

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

Lot 43 - A Dolce & Gabbana 'lipstick' charm necklace, 2000s

Sold for £190

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

Lot 44 - A Chanel gilt chain and 'pearl' crucifix necklace, 1990-91

Sold for £850

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

Lot 45 - A Chanel gilt metal charm bracelet, circa 1989

Sold for £550

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

Lot 46 - A Chanel demi-parure, circa 2006

Sold for £550

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

Lot 47 - Two pairs of Chanel gilt-metal clip-on circular earrings, 1980s-1990s

Sold for £320

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

Lot 48 - A pair of Chanel enamelled gilt metal 'bow' clip-on earrings, circa 1984

Sold for £1,100

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

Lot 49 - Two pairs of Chanel gilt metal clip-on earrings, 1990s

Sold for £360

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

Lot 50 - A Chanel couture ivory tweed suit, 1968

Sold for £900

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

Lot 51 - A Chanel couture pale-gold brocaded jacket, 1969-70

Sold for £400

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

Lot 52 - A Chanel berry-red wool suit, Autumn-Winter 1989-90

Sold for £460

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

Lot 53 - A Chanel pastel tweed jacket, late 1980s-early 1990s

Sold for £550

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

Lot 54 - Two Chanel wool jackets, 1980s-1990s

Sold for £750

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