This year’s June auction is one of the most comprehensive Passion for Fashion sales that we have ever put together! We are honoured to not only have been trusted with the Mr Steven Philip Collection Part 2, but the collections of several important owners, many of whom worked closely with the designers, be it through modelling or working with them behind the scenes.
The Mr Steven Philip Collection: Part 2
This time last year we presented the Mr Steven Philip collection Part 1, which rightly demonstrated how a lifetime of shrewd collecting and a fastidious eye for detail can result in extraordinary auction results. We are delighted to offer the second chapter of this prestigious collection with over 90 carefully curated lots that will kick off the afternoon session (lots 236-319) of our Passion for Fashion auction on the 11th of June. This instalment continues to reveal Mr Steven Philip’s expertise for important British and international fashion with a focus on John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Bill Gibb.
The Lisa Scales Collection
Lisa Scales was model and muse for John Galliano and walked in many of his most memorable runway shows. We are pleased to present 15 lots (nos. 207-221) from Lisa’s personal collection that she acquired during her long friendship with the designer, in some cases, Galliano giving items from his own collection so that she could complete a look.
The Trino Verkade Collection
Trino Verkade was Alexander McQueen’s first employee in 1994 and continued to work with him in various roles until his death in 2010. She worked as a consultant for the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011 and is now CEO of ‘Sarabande’; the charitable foundation set up by Alexander McQueen in 2006. Due to her close connection to both the designer and the brand, we are delighted to offer over 50 lots (nos. 72-124) spanning rare early showpieces such as an ensemble from ‘Highland Rape’, and a Givenchy haute couture by McQueen dress from Spring-Summer 1997, to powerful later works such as sequinned Isabelle blow portrait dress from ‘La Dame Bleue’ S/S 2008, as well as key pieces form his final shows ‘Plato’s Atlantis’ and ‘Angels and Demons’.
Isabella Tonchi
There are plenty more treasures to sift through and with an auction of this scale it is important to get your condition report requests in as early as possible. Our next sale in Paris will be on June 23rd so keep a lookout for updates that will be on their way to you soon!
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Viewing Times
June 7th: 09:30-17:00
June 9th: 11:00-17:00
June 10th: 09:30-15:00
Lot 49 - A Chanel navy quilted leather circular bag, late 1980s
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 50 - A Chanel three-piece polka-dot suit, Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 51 - A Chanel three-piece denim ensemble, probably Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 52 - A Chanel black cotton dress and belt, spring-summer 1986
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 53 - A Chanel haute couture by Karl Lagerfeld black chiffon evening gown, circa 1985
Sold for £4,800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 54 - A Chanel Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld black silk crêpe suit, Autumn Winter 1986-87
Sold for £2,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 55 - A Chanel black silk and ivory satin dress, late 1980s
Sold for £480
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 56 - A Chanel grey cotton suit and belt, Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 57 - A Chanel haute couture by Yvonne Dudel and Jean Cazaubon ivory wool coat, 1979
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 58 - A pair of Chanel mirror earrings, Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £1,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 59 - A Chanel grey and white striped silk cocktail dress, Spring-Summer 1986
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 60 - A Chanel navy leather quilted flap bag, circa 1991
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 61 - A Chanel black and white skirt suit, 2010s
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 63 - Two pairs of Chanel rhinestone and pearl earrings, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £190
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 64 - A pair of Chanel earrings, circa 1986
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 65 - Two pairs of Chanel hoop earrings, 1990s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 66 - A Chanel 'pearl' necklace and earrings set, 1980s
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 67 - A Chanel polka dot chiffon dress, 1980s
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 68 - A pair of Chanel 'Yeti' boots, Autumn-Winter 2010
Sold for £1,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 70 - A Chanel caramel caviar leather Kelly bag, 2000-2002
Sold for £900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 71 - A Chanel 'pearl' and coin sautoir, 1990s
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 72 - A Thom Browne cocktail dress, Autumn-Winter 2013-14
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 76 - An Alexander McQueen black 'cobweb' sweater, pre-collection, Autumn-Winter 2009-10
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 77 - An Alexander McQueen red fox fur cape, pre-collection, Autumn-Winter 2009-10
Sold for £900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 78 - An Alexander McQueen tweed hacking jacket, pre-collection, Autumn-Winter 2009-10
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 84 - An Alexander McQueen black crêpe dinner dress, Spring-Summer 2008 pre-collection
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 85 - An Alexander McQueen fuchsia snakeskin dress, 'La Dame Bleue', Spring-Summer 2008
Sold for £1,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 88 - An Alexander McQueen black satin 'tuxedo' gown, pre-collection Autumn-Winter 2007
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 89 - An Alexander McQueen tartan skirt, 'Widows of Culloden' collection, Autumn-Winter 2006-07
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 91 - An Alexander McQueen black crêpe gown, 'Neptune', commercial collection Spring-Summer 2006
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 92 - An Alexander McQueen black leather mini dress, 'Neptune', collection Spring-Summer 2006
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
