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 388 - An Emilio Pucci printed velvet dress, 1978
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 389 - A Hanae Mori printed velvet dress, 1970s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 390 - A Catherine Buckley patchwork gown, 1970s
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 391 - A Catherine Buckley painted lace dress, 1970s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 392 - A Catherine Buckley printed silk 'pond' dress 1970s
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 393 - A Westwood/McLaren Seditionaries 'Dancing Cowboys' sleeveless t-shirt, circa 1977
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 394 - A Westwood/McLaren SEX Original black stretch nylon T-shirt, circa 1975
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 395 - An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell black and yellow moss crêpe dress, 1970s
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 396 - A Valentino Garavani haute couture evening gown, early 1970s
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 397 - An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell 'Ziggy Stardust' printed chiffon dress, 1970s
Sold for £4,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 398 - A Christian Dior Iran by Marc Bohan embroidered beige silk crêpe dress, early 1970s
Sold for £900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 399 - A Christian Dior Iran by Marc Bohan red silk crêpe dress, circa 1970
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 400 - A Christian Dior Iran by Marc Bohan printed silk crêpe dress, 1970s
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 401 - A Christian Dior Iran by Marc Bohan crimson cigaline evening dress, 1970s
Sold for £7,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 402 - A Christian Dior Iran by Marc Bohan mink trimmed evening coat, 1970s
Sold for £3,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 404 - An East West Musical Instruments Co. suede and leather 'Parrot' jacket, 1970s
Sold for £1,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 408 - An Ossie Clark for Radley red moss crêpe maxi dress, mid 1970s
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 410 - A Christian Dior brown suede and fur coat, 1970s
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 411 - A Thea Porter 'Butterfly' printed dress, circa 1970
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 412 - A Christian Dior haute couture by Marc Bohan orange and grey suit, Autumn-Winter 1972 -73
Sold for £1,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 413 - A Christian Dior London by Marc Bohan embellished brown velvet coat dress, 1969-70
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 414 - An Yves Saint Laurent 'Lips' print dress, 1971
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 416 - A Bill Gibb moss crêpe 'Bee' dress, Autumn-Winter, 1972-73
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 417 - A Bill Gibb embroidered brown velvet ensemble, early 1970s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 418 - An Yves Saint Laurent polka dot silk dress, late 1970s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 419 - An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell printed satin 'Cuddly' maxi dress, circa 1970
Sold for £1,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 423 - A Christian Dior trailing blossom hat, 1960s
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 425 - A Christian Dior demi-parure, circa 1960
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 426 - A pair of Christian Dior red velvet shoes, circa 1968
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 427 - A group of Christian Dior accessories, 1960s
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 428 - A pair of Christian Dior by Tura 'Avant-Garde' sunglasses, circa 1967
Sold for £7,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 429 - A Courrèges haute couture ivory vinyl maxi ensemble, late 1960
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 431 - A Campbell's Soup Company paper 'Souper' dress, 1966-67
Sold for £4,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
