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Click here to subscribeAn André Courrèges black wool crêpe evening gown, circa 1970, Paris 'model depose, size C' labelled, the bodice edged in black vinyl and with low-cut angular back, bust 92cm, 36in CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Hem has been let down. Very slight wear to vinyl strap at neck closure, loop on front left of bodice has been re-sewn. Small holes in lining near hem. Right shoulder strap has very slightly hardened.
A Thea Porter 'gypsy' dress, circa 1969, un-labelled, with brocaded bodice, the silk midriff and skirt in contrasting Indian block printed silks, sheer sleeves and edged in velvet ribbon, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 66cm, 26in CONDITION REPORT: good condition, colours are fresh and good. Faint perspiration stains along underarm seam edge and brocade is faintly tarnished to exterior here (minor).
A rare Jenny couture gold lamé evening gown, circa 1936, labelled and numbered 5617, with plunging low back, draped bands to shoulders and matching waist sash, bust 91cm, 36in, waist 76cm, 30in (2) Although Jenny was frequently represented in Vogue of the 1920s and 30s, pieces from this house rarely come onto the market. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, very clean and fresh interior, no problems. Lamé is good.
A good Thea Porter 'gypsy' dress, 1969-71, un-labelled, of floral printed black and red voile, trimmed with gold braid and key-hole neckline, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 61cm, 24in An identical dress was exhibited in 'Thea Porter: Bohemian Chic', a retrospective of her work at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London, 6th February-3rd May 2015. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, colours are fresh and good. Left sleeve has approx. 5 pinhead sized holes, 3 pinhead sized holes to front of skirt and one slightly larger hole (but still very small). Red lining has dye transfer watermark at front hem, not visible to exterior.
A Junya Watanabe/Comme des Garçons patchworked denim dress, Spring-Summer, 2002, labelled and size S, with intentionally distressed, frayed panels scattered amongst the diamond shaped patches, large zip fastener to the back, bust 86-92cm, 34-36in CONDITION REPORT: good condition, no problems
A Jacques Heim couture beaded tulle ball gown, circa 1955, labelled, the strapless aubergine satin bodice encrusted with pearl and bugle beads and sapphire coloured rhinestones, above a layered tulle skirt in shades of blue, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 51cm, 20in CONDITION REPORT: Beading to bodice is generally good with slight losses. Would benefit from freshening up after years of storage. Inner layer of tulle edging bodice is faintly discoloured, no visible to exterior. Top tulle layer of skirt has approx. 3 holes, and snag at right rear hem (not immediately obvious). 2 small struts have been removed from each side of boned bodice.
A couture chiné taffeta dress, the fabric by Staron, 1956, bearing Italian retailer's label 'Rocco Materay. Roma', the bodice edged in pleats with large appliqué poppies to the midriff, integral boning, bust 86-92cm, 34-36in, waist 61cm, 24in Fath, Griffe, Balmain and Dessès all produced dresses using this fabric for their Spring-Summer 1956 collections. CONDITION REPORT: Bodice has been let out centre back. Waistline needs re-stitching in a couple of places. Organza lining has discoloured and has several large splits. The hem has been lowered.
An embroidered brick-red velvet evening dress, probably Callot Soeurs, early 1920s, embroidered with gold running stitches and pink floss silk, spangled with pink bugle beads with orientalist motifs, large central medallion, scalloped hem embroidered to shape, lined in chiffon, bust approx 86-92cm, 34-36in CONDITION REPORT: With petersham inner waistband and inner velvet bodice panels fastened by hooks and eyes. Nick-like breaks along the front armhole edges. Slight fading discoloration to rear seat area of skirt. Splits in front right embroidered scalloped hem edge
An ivory crêpe georgette and chantilly lace 'poppy' dress, circa 1930, covered with vermicular clear bugle beads, appliquéd with lace poppy motifs, some with large rhinestone centres, criss-cross straps front and back, black tulle hem, bust 92cm, 36in; with a matching scarf (2) CONDITION REPORT: Inner layer of ivory crepe has been added to the upper bodice. Underarm areas are heavily darned and repaired,
A Jeanne Lanvin couture stencilled tulle dress, probably Spring-Summer, 1938, large woven label numbered in pencil 49879, the black and white over-dress worn over integral acid-green satin slip, one of the balloon sleeves appliquéd in black and white organza, bust 86cm, 34in Lanvin's S/S 1938 collection included dresses with large puff sleeves and organza appliqués.
An Yves Saint Laurent embroidered velvet knicker-bocker suit, Autumn-Winter, 1982-3, Rive Gauche labelled and size 40, the doublet-style jacket with facetted glass buttons, satin ribbon bows to the breeches, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 61cm, 24in (2) This design was photographed in French Vogue, August 1982, p.299. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, no problems
An ivory satin spencer, circa 1815-20, adorned with tabs, piping, and domed silver purl wire baubles, fastened by hooks and eyes, bust approx 81cm, 32in CONDITION REPORT: good condition, very faint perspiration stains at underarms (hard to photograph) and 2 small areas of thinning at right underarm, Edwardian embroidered motifs added to cuffs - but these are easily removed. Slight thinning/wear to satin at front waistband closure. Powdered silver wire rosettes are good condition and complete. Interior lining is good but with faint perspiration stains at underarms. No alterations.
An Yves Saint Laurent couture cocktail ensemble of Abrahams silk, Autumn-Winter, 1989-90, labelled and numbered 0780818, the pink, gold and black brocatelle jacket with stiffened, graduated peplum, buttons inset with pink stones, with contrasting short skirt of black lace outlined with gold threads and embellished with sequins, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 66cm, 26in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, looks little worn, no problem. Fabulous.
A Bruyère couture magenta gingham summer dress, mid 1950s, labelled and indistinctly numbered, with white and purple floral embroidery to the neckline, pockets and sleeves, bust 97cm, 38in, waist 71cm, 28in CONDITION REPORT: Very fresh. Small repair at waist fastening - probably where a button once was and pulled a hole. Waistline at rear right and centre front have been re-sewn.
A Pierre Balmain couture evening gown, 'Oriane', Autumn-Winter, 1954-55, labelled and numbered 73579, of ivory and ice-blue satin, integral corset, lavishly embroidered by Lesage with gilt metal strip, gold threads, pale turquoise and grey chenille, bugle and pearl beads, small sea-shells and glass droplets, the tight pencil skirt with rear kick pleat, bust 81-86cm, 32-34in, waist 66cm, 26in The Metropolitan Museum has a similar version with brown contrasts, accession no. C.160.30. CONDITION REPORT: Slight underarm staining, slight soiling at front waistline (where a belt would have been) slight soiling/blemishes to bodice and rear skirt - but minor. Generally good condition. Lacking belt, hem may have been raised but if so done by Balmain. Inner corset has been slightly widened at the top closure. Hole in slip below inner closure. Slight soiling to back panels of rayon corset. Centre front seam of corset has been re-sewn. There would have been a blue satin bow prestud fastened to the back which is missing.
Björk's Iris van Herpen copper fibre dress worn for the Vulnicura 'Black Lake' video 2015, based on the Autumn-Winter, 2012 'Capriole' couture collection, with ruffle trimmed straps and bands which follow the curve of the hips, bust 86cm, 34in CONDITION REPORT: Fair condition, bad seam pull on all seams but especially at the waist. the interior satin lining has a rubberised finish which has started to degrade especially around the hem area and has become 'sticky'
An Alexander McQueen special commission evening gown, circa 2000, with narrow gold on black label, the bodice of pewter-grey shot faille, with high asymmetric neckline, the polonaised black wool skirt woven with fine grey mohair strands, cut short at the front to reveal the legs but long and trained to the back, bust 81-86cm, 32-34in, waist 71cm, 28in Provenance: This dress was a special order for a Hollywood actress. The vendor is not sure if it was for a red carpet event or was worn in a film. CONDITION REPORT: good condition
An haute couture beaded bias-cut pink chiffon evening dress, circa 1937-8, with associated slip bearing a Maison Paquin label c.1949-50, with complex raised-work snaking medusa-like bands radiating from the midriff front and back, bust approx 81cm, 32in This gown bears striking similarities to Schiaparelli's 'Medusa' veil from her Circus collection, Summer 1938, presented February of that year. CONDITION REPORT: Straps and area below prestud closure are fragile, and V-shaped area of chiffon is missing below the closure. Similarly beaded fabric has been added in a V shape to the area below the rear closure to widen. Small hole to rear hem. The slip is non original and has been altered to fit this dress, binding at centre V neck is worn and has been partially re-sewn. The lining has breaks at underarm edges but it is loosely sewn and could be removed. Beadwork is stunning and generally good condition.
A Jean Patou couture chiffon evening gown, circa 1923-4, large woven label and numbered 25934, in three shades of pink and mauve, the dropped waistline with cummerbund-like integral sash, triple layered panels to skirt, with lamé panel to skirt side, the lower hem edged in pink metallic lace, bust approx 86-92cm, 34-36in CONDITION REPORT: The silver lame band down the left skirt side at the opening probably continued above also. The bodice is open down the left hand side - so would require either the lamé panel or a lamé camisole to be worn underneath. There is a 6cm repaired vertical tear in the lamé concealed beneath the chiffon panels, to one side of the prestud closure on the skirt. Chiffon is generally good. There are faint perspiration marks on the interior of the chiffon at the left side closure. Sash needs re-tacking in a few places. Generally good.
An Azzedine Alaïa black chenille-knitted evening gown, 'Houpette', Spring-Summer, 1994, labelled, with original shop tag and size M, the sculpted figure-hugging dress with radiating concentric chenille bands, trained hem, bust approx 86-92cm, 34-36in CONDITION REPORT: good condition, no problems
An Antony Price black velvet evening gown, circa 1988, labelled, size 8, with boned, strapless bodice, the skirt with graduated puff-ball flounce over a slim full length skirt, waist 61cm, 24in, bust approx 81cm, 32in An identical dress belonging to Jerry Hall, together with a photograph of her wearing it, was sold by Kerry Taylor Auctions, 10th June 2008, lot 83. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition.
A pink satin flapper dress, circa 1926, adorned with rhinestone and silver bugle bead flowers, central medallion with floating panel to skirt front, low back, bust 81-86cm, 32-34in; together with a pale blue crêpe de chine jacket with degradé fringes (2) CONDITION REPORT: Dress: brown stains to floating panels on skirt front, one small light brown stain to bodice front, brown stain to rear skirt at hemline. 2 small repairs to front waistband where satin has been patched and beading re-stitched. Chiffon lining at them has tears, gold lace at hem has occasional floating thread. Dress has been taken in at side seams of bodice. Beading is good, very sparkly, a few detached rhinestones. Jacket: faint perspiration stains at underarms, 1 or 2 fringes are frayed, a couple of small light brown stains, ends of some of the longest fringes are a bit grubby, not obvious, pinhead sized hole to right shoulder.
An Yves Saint Laurent couture ivory silk Saharienne-style trouser suit, circa 1968-70, labelled and numbered 29224, the jacket with patch pockets, gilt metal buttons, top-stitched detailing; the slim-fitting trousers with slight flare at the the hem, bust 81cm, 32in, trouser waist 66cm, 26in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Although the jacket is couture finished, but the trousers have machine locked seams. Pin pricks from a brooch to the jacket lapel. The belt doesn't look original
A rare Jeanne Lanvin lounging pyjamas ensemble, early 1930s, large woven label, indistinctly labelled, numbered in pencil 659, comprising: bias-cut one-piece suit with wide flared legs, a jacket with ties to neck and complex folded back cuffs with bows; and a black satin cape with piped seams and fringed scarf ties to neck, bust approx 81cm, 32in (3)
A Christian Dior London heavily embellished evening gown, circa 1965-8, labelled and numbered 61701, entirely covered in rhinestones, white seed beads, sequins, in scrolling clover leaf patterns, with turquoise chenille embroidered sleeves and hem, bust 86cm, 34in CONDITION REPORT: Beading is incredible and intact, no obvious losses. Very, very slight soiling to rear hem. Very slight perspiration stains at underarm edge on lining, exterior is good. Good condition, no problems.
A Balenciaga couture black chantilly lace cocktail ensemble, circa 1964, Paris labelled and numbered '91419' to coat, the sheer over-dress with two hip-high slits to the front skirt, scalloped hem, matching negligee-style coat which gathers into the back with silk ribbon drawstring waist; and original black silk half slip, bust 96cm, 38in, waist 81cm, 32in (3) CONDITION REPORT: Dress and jacket in good condition, no problems. Darts have been let out on slip and rear/side seams.
A Mariano Fortuny ivory silk Delphos gown, 1920-30, un-labelled, with short curving sleeves laced with Murano brown and white glass beads, bust approx 81-106cm, 32-42in, with an associated stencilled linen belt and spare silk laces; together with a sage-green and gold stencilled cotton jacket, 1950s, labelled 'Mariano Fortuny Venise, 509 Madison Ave, New York', bust approx 102cm, 40in (qty) CONDITION REPORT: Ivory Delphos: has several faint light brown stains to rear bodice, rear hem has darned repairs where silk has split and has been backed with silk gauze at this area, well done. One similar repair to right hem. A couple of very small splits to silk at front hem. Laces to sleeves are not original. Jacket: good condition. Has one brown stain to rear of right shoulder, 1cm diam, and two smaller stains on either side. Label has darned repairs and has been covered in silk gauze for conservation, well done. Belt is rubbed and faded.
A Loris Azzaro beaded bright pink silk jersey evening gown, circa 1970, labelled, with pink and silver floret sequins and layered beads to the collar and plastron, bust approx 81cm, 32in; with a pair of matching silk covered platform shoes, approx size 5 (3) CONDITION REPORT: Dress is good condition, no problems. Shoes - uppers are very fresh, soles are scuffed from wear.
A Pierre Cardin couture pleated salmon-pink satin dress, Spring-Summer, 1978, labelled Pierre Cardin, Paris, the bandeau-like bodice with black velvet bow, the skirt goffered with zig-zag pleats, bust 76cm, 30in This dress was reproduced in 'L'Officiel de la Mode', September 1978, p.211, and also 'Pierre Cardin: Past Present Future', p.108. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, tiny spot on front right of skirt (barely noticeable
A Mariano Fortuny black silk Delphos gown, 1920-30, un-labelled, sleeveless and trimmed with pale blue and red striped Murano glass beads along side seams and shoulders, with black silk Fortuny belt stenciled with gold foliate repeats, bust approx 96cm, 38in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Colour and beads are good. Pleats are loose and slightly out of shape to rear skirt just below seat area. Scattering of pinhead sized holes at hemline (minor). 4cm tear at rear right hem and approx. 4cm tear/hole just above. 2 small holes at left rear hem line. 2 left side seams need re-stitching approx. 4cm at hem (minor). Belt: stencilling is slightly rubbed in places.
A beaded salmon-pink chiffon evening gown, late 1930s, with overall silver seed-bead paisley motifs, ruched gathers to bust, matching belt, chiffon scarf and silk slip, bust approx approx 81cm, 32in (4) CONDITION REPORT: Two small holes to front of skirt,top crepe covered button has been replaced with a rhinestone button; 7 by 7cm repaired L-shaped tear above hem; two grey stains to hem each approx 4 by 7cm, 3cm split at very edge of hem; the odd scattering of moth holes around the hem area
An Elizabeth Arden embroidered cocktail dress, late 1950s, labelled, of silver-grey organza, the bodice and skirt covered with undulating bands of silver bugle beads and silver thread fronds, pearlised sequin flowerheads and bands, the centre-back skirt panel with satin bows, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 56cm, 22in CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, slight rubbing to organza at underarms, inside bodice fresh and good. Beadwork is good with occasional losses. Bows at the back are slightly soiled, hem has been shortened but could be let down again. A few small light brown stains to rear hem area - not immediately noticeable.
A Christian Dior London marigold-yellow slubbed silk halter-neck dress and matching bolero jacket, 1960, labelled no 39865, the dress straps and jacket trim of large topaz coloured stones, the dress with integral corset, dress bust 86cm, 34in, jacket 92cm, 36in (2) The ensemble was purchased for a family occasion from Samuels in Hale village, Cheshire. The event was cancelled and the ensemble remained unworn. CONDITION REPORT: Dress: good condition, very fresh, small rust spot to tulle inner corset (minor). Jacket: good condition, no problems. Both pieces are pristine as never worn.
An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell printed chiffon dress, early 1970s, Radley brown on white woven label and size 14, with empire-line bodice and print of scribbled flowers and crossed lines, bust 92cm, 36in, waist 71cm, 28in CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Very faint perspiration stains at underarms, barely visible. 3cm pull along right sleeve seam with very small hole, easily repaired by re-stitching along seam.
A Chanel couture printed chiffon summer ensemble, 1972, large label and numbered 44108, comprising: floral printed shift dress with optional over-dress with buttoned back; finely pleated skirt; tie belt and scarf, bust 92cm, 36in (4) CONDITION REPORT: Inner tunic dress: good condition, looks little worn. Exterior is good, lining: slight soiling at front neck and a few faint spot stains to bodice area and faint perspiration stains at underarms which are not visible to exterior. Over-dress: good condition, no problems. Tie-belt and scarf: good condition.
A Givenchy couture white Chantilly lace bridal gown, worn 5th May, 1955, labelled and numbered 9143, with strapless boned bodice with integral corset, full skirt with layered tulle petticoats, Watteau-back panel held in place by two bows, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 56cm, 22in CONDITION REPORT: In need of cleaning after years in storage. Faint brown mark to right hip and waist area (not immediately noticeable). Good condition.
A Galanos shocking pink and lime feather dress, 1960s, labelled, with concealed zip fastener to the front, lined in pink chiffon; with a gold and pink sequined belt, bust 81cm, 32in (2) CONDITION REPORT: There are a few detached feathers but overall the feather colouring is good. Feathers are matted at right shoulder, neck edge and underarm. Feathers generally intact and no obvious major losses. Feathers are soiled and faded at lower left hem edge. Inner pink chiffon lining is generally good- slight soiling around neck opening. Feathers are a bit spartan around the lower half of the zip closure but this isn't obvious when it's being worn. The hem has a deep feather return of 28cm- so they could be moved from that area if so desired. Belt- good condition, minor losses at closure.
A beaded ivory and pink tulle flapper dress, circa 1925, un-labelled, the ground entirely covered with opalescent sequins, the hem and bodice with floral motifs in pink and green sequins against a black beaded background, bust 96cm, 38in CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, very fresh appearance. Beading is good. Silver edging beads have rusted slightly at underarms from perspiration and there are a few missing sequins in this area also, not immediately obvious. Perspiration stains at underarms to interior tulle but not visible to exterior. Area at left underarm has been re-backed with tulle.
A Chanel couture scarlet chiffon cocktail dress and jacket, Autumn-Winter, 1960, narrow black on white woven label, the dress with integral tulle corset, with scarlet grosgrain ribbons outlining the bust and waist, finely pleated skirt, matching jacket with ribbon ties to neck, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 61cm, 24in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Dress: good condition, small stain to front/left side hem edge. Fabric has pulled/puckered to base of zip right side. Very slight soiling to bodice edges. Inner silk lining hem has been raised by 1cm. Interior is clean and good, no problems. Back skirt panel - the chiffon has been replaced. It is not pleated like the rest of the dress. Jacket is good condition, one small spot stain.
A Chanel couture navy moss crêpe bodice, 1960, narrow woven label and numbered 14782, with gilt metal chains to neck and cuffs, threaded with cord ties, chain weighted hem, bust 92cm, 36in; together with a non-matching navy blue wool skirt and an 'Ex Libris' bookplate bearing the printed signatures of Ruth Gordon and her husband Garson Kanin (3) Provenance: Purchased from the actress Ruth Gordon's estate in the 1980s. CONDITION REPORT: Bodice: slight soiling, would benefit from dry cleaning, gilt chains are good, lining is good, very very slight soiling at inside neck edge. Associated jersey skirt: well made but not Chanel, small moth hole to waistband
An early Jeanne Lanvin couture gold lace chemise dress, Summer collection, 1922, with black on white woven 'Jeanne Lanvin Paris' label stamped with the date, the layered black and bronze tulle over-dress of empire-line, embroidered in vermicular floss silks and metal threads with rose filled medallions, with green silk underskirt, lightly-boned silk inner breast band, bust 81cm, 32in CONDITION REPORT: Over dress is good condition, green silk petticoat has perished.
A Jean Patou couture pink rose printed faille ensemble, early 1950s, large woven pink on ivory label, numbered 031039, with button fronted bodice, the crystal-pleated skirt with plain panel to the front, with matching belt, bust 92cm, 36in, waist 61cm, 24in (3) CONDITION REPORT: Very fresh appearance, great colour, bodice is good condition, fabric is fresh, skirt has been altered at waist and side seam. Zip needs re-stitching in places. Centre-back lining has been taken in by 4cm. Skirt centre back seam has been taken in also. Faint yellow stain to lining. Lining hem has been raised by 3cm. Goffered flounces to secondary petticoat need re-stitching in places (minor). Leather lining of belt has cracked and to reverse of buckle. Overall - pretty, fresh appearance, great colour and fabric, alterations to skirt waist which has been made smaller.
A Balenciaga couture purple and dark green slubbed chiné satin cocktail ensemble, Autumn-Winter, 1959, woven black on white Paris label, hand numbered bolduc 69862, with large rose repeats, the strapless dress with integral wired grosgrain corset, with cross-over pointed panels to front bodice culminating in ties at the front, curving rear waistline, with matching trapezoid bolero jacket, bust approx 81cm, 32in, waist 56cm, 22in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Fabric is fresh and lustrous. Hem has been slightly lowered on dress. Outer zip fastening on dress is defective. The rear waistline needs re-stitching approx 5cm (minor). Inner corset has 2 rear darts widened, slip attached to the corset has been replaced in cream rayon at the front.
A Mariano Fortuny gold stencilled blue velvet dress, mid 1920s, circular label to silk lining 'Mariano Fortuny Venise', with gold stencilled foliate medallions, laced front neckline, Murano glass beads to cuffs and matching belt with later added rhinestone buckle, bust 117cm, 46in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Belt buckle is not Fortuny but a 1920s-30s addition. Laces are fraying. Some soiling/discolouration to lining at neckline. 2 extremely faint and small light brown stains to rear right shoulder (minor).
A fine Christian Dior couture point d'esprit cocktail dress, Spring-Summer, 1958, labelled and numbered 92442, with integral tulle corset, entirely covered in ruffled organza ribbons studded with rhinestones, the fabric by Pierre Brivet, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 66cm, 26in A similar model was also part of the Spring-Summer 1957 collection, and was reproduced in 'L'Officiel de la Mode', n°419-420, March 1957, pp.316-317, the model posed within a bird-cage. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, tulle is slightly grey overall from storage. The 'point d'esprit' effect is created by the use of tiny pearlised bugle beads. The organza ruffled bands are good as is the general beading. The silver sequins held in place by miniscule glass beads are good, no obvious losses. Interior is clean and good. There is very slight yellowing to tulle at top of breast cups. Slight puckering to elasticated sides in places.
A Maison Martin Margiela 'Semi Couture' mannequin-shaped backless bodice, Autumn-Winter, 1997-98, with blank label and interior size 40 label, the hessian-like linen front panels stencilled '42' with Paris patent marks and no 35059, cotton ribbon tie fastenings, bust approx 91cm, 36in CONDITION REPORT: good condition.
A Valentino couture white crêpe and ostrich trimmed evening gown, early 1970s, labelled 'Valentino, Roma', the neckline and short sleeves smothered in curling white plumes, coral-pink organza empire line sash, bust 86cm, 34in CONDITION REPORT: Soiling to hem edge, needs cleaning but main body of dress is clean and good. Inner bodice with perspiration stains at underarms and yellowing to internal closure centre back. Feathers are good.
A Chanel couture brocaded satin cocktail suit, 1957, labelled and numbered 05629, woven with gold foliate scrolls, the sleeveless dress with cross-over panels to bodice, the matching jacket lined in pink silk with gold braid edging, dress bust 92cm, 36in (2) Provenance: Purchased from the estate of the actress Rosalind Russell in the late 1970s. CONDITION REPORT: Jacket - slight fraying to cuff lining, gold braid is tarnished but overall good condition; dress - the bodice side seams have been let out and the hem has been lowered. Stains to ivory silk lining
An Alexander McQueen gold and midnight-blue brocaded dress, 2010, narrow grey label and size 38, the fabric woven with foliage, eagles and mythical creatures, draped and pleated into wing-like points to front, sheer organza neckline, bust approx 86cm, 34in, waist approx 61cm, 24in CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Lacking belt.
An Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior couture rose-printed slubbed silk summer ensemble, 'Shape of Tomorrow' line, Spring-Summer, 1960, labelled and numbered 104422, comprising: cocktail dress with low scooped back, weighted hobble-hem, loose jacket with flounced hem, zip and buttons to fasten, bust 81cm, 32in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Overall good condition. Dress: faint perspiration stains at underarms (barely noticeable), hem needs re-stitching. The narrow hobble hem is heavily weighed around the circumference entirety with lead discs. Some seam pull to organza lining at hip dart (minor). Jacket: the flounced puff-effect hem has been altered, possibly to reduce fullness.
A Callot Soeurs embroidered ivory satin orientalist dress, circa 1926, un-labelled, embroidered in pale green and primrose floss silks, couched gilt threads, with large palmette to front skirt, spangled with pearlised sequin flowers, satin sash panels tie in a bow to the rear, with trained floating panel below, green chiffon camisole bodice, bust 86cm, 34in CONDITION REPORT: Satin ground has badly perished over the shoulders and underarms, and all around the circumference of the waist above the sash. The front skirt has numerous splits around the embroidered motifs which are not immediately obvious. Good colours, but satin ground is generally fragile. Splits in the green chiffon inner bodice. Poor condition, a good study document.
A Zandra Rhodes black felted wool 'circle' coat, 1968-70, labelled, with yellow top-stitched detailing, yellow thongs and beads; together with a yellow silk jersey dress with 'lettuce' frills c.1972; and a Lily of the Fields printed chiffon dress, c.1972, average bust size 86cm, 34in (3) CONDITION REPORT: Coat has slight damage to yellow lining, exterior is generally ok. Yellow dress has bad moth damage down front and sleeve. Chiffon dress has tears to hem area, fading over shoulders.
A Robert Piguet couture blue lace cocktail dress, circa 1950, yellow on black woven satin label and numbered 56262, with boned integral corset, finely pleated skirt, over layered petticoats, with belt, bust approx 92cm, 36in, waist 71cm, 28in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Leather backing to buckle is worn, lace over 3 little neck buttons is worn (minor), 1cm at centre V neck seam needs re-stitching.
A Pierre Balmain couture midnight-blue tulle ballgown, Autumn/Winter, 1981, labelled and numbered 165578, the strapless bodice lavishly embellished with gold and blue sequins forming roses and edged with three-dimensional gold bugle beads, bust 96cm, 38in, waist 66cm, 26in For a photograph of a similarly adorned Balmain evening gown, see 'L'Officiel de la mode', n°675, 1981, p.358. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Beading is wonderful. Bodice lining is rubbed along interior edge from wear.
Princess Diana's Catherine Walker sea-green sequined evening gown, worn for the State visit to Austria in 1986, labelled 'The Chelsea Design Co Ltd, London', of Jacob Schlaeper sequined satin, figure-hugging with ruching down the centre-front seam, the skirt with front slit to the knee, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 61cm, 24in This dress formed part of a large group order from Catherine Walker about a month before the Princess' intended State visit to Austria. Diana had enormous faith in Catherine's taste and judgement, so much so that on this occasion she didn't even ask to see provisional sketches - just asked her to select and make the dresses on her behalf. This extremely glamorous, sparkling gown was the only totally sequined example to form part of the Princess' 1980s wardrobe. Diana wore it with a diamond and emerald choker necklace, which she had been given as a wedding present by H.M. The Queen Mother. She was photographed wearing the dress many times: To the Vienna Burgtheater in 1986; To a charity ball at Osterley House to raise funds for the British Paraplegic Society; To the 1993 film premiere of 'Biggles'. Provenance: 'Dresses from the Collection of Diana Princess of Wales' auction, Christies, 25th June, 1997, lot 50. This dress was then sold in 'Fit for a Princess: Important dresses formally in the collection of Diana, Princess of Wales' auction, Kerry Taylor Auctions, 19th March 2013, lot 4. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. No obvious losses of sequins. Very faint discolouration along satin lining to neckline edge (minor). Very, very faint deodorant marks on underarm lining. Satin lining has been let out from underarms to waist (the Princess put on weight between 1986 and 1993, the last occasion she wore it). 1cm spot stain to lining above rear skirt slit. Very, very faint fading along crease lines to satin lining at sides of slit opening.
A Christian Lacroix for Jean Patou black sequined cocktail dress, circa 1986, labelled, with boned red moiré bustier/cummerbund, organza petal-like ruffles to bodice and hem and sequined lace puff-ball hobble skirt, bust 81cm, 32in CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, light soiling to inside lining, small stain to rear right side of cummerbund. Would benefit from dry cleaning.
A Jacques Fath couture printed cotton piqué 'New-look' style coat, circa 1949, labelled, with velvet lapels, nipped-in waist and full stiffened skirt, waist 61cm, 24in, bust 91cm, 36in CONDITION REPORT: Very fresh in appearance. Faint light brown stain to lower front right skirt and one to front right bodice. Rear muslin/mesh padding is partly detached/has been cut away. Mesh interfacing is discoloured in places near hem (not visible to exterior). Lining needs re-stitching at underarms. Label needs re-stitching to one side, minor.
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