We are delighted to return with our second edition of the Male Sale; an auction focussing on masculine fashions throughout the ages. This auction starts with modern wearables from Westwood, Tom Ford and Louis Vuitton. There are several interesting collections on offer, such as that of Tomoyasu Hotei (lots 12-20) - the Japanese rockstar perhaps best known outside of Japan for his contributions to the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. We are also delighted to have the second instalment of 'Parisian Sweet: The Jackariaeh Francis Collection' (lots 100-119) whose nineteen lots include several iterations of Jean Paul Gaultier's hybrid trouser-skirts as well as remarkable John Galliano designs. We are again offering items from the personal wardrobe of Ian Garlant (lots 52-54 and 120-130) who headed Hardy Amies in the 1990s. Here we have several special and finely tailored designs from the famed fashion house, and interesting ensembles from Japanese designers that Ian wore throughout his career.
The 1980s are well represented by familiar names such as Gaultier and Westwood, but also unusual and rare pieces from cult designers such as John Crancher, Christopher Nemeth, BodyMap and English Eccentrics who are quite rightly being celebrated at the Fashion and Textile Museum's current exhibition 'Outlaws: Fashion Renegades of 80s London'.
The 1960s and 70s were an extraordinary and dynamic time for men's fashion, as the monochrome suits that typified the early 20th century gave way to colourful and eccentric designs from small boutiques that put London on the map. Stand-out examples from Biba and Mr Freedom typify this radical change with wild tiger print faux-furs, glimmering sequins and groovy patterns.
The sale ends with antique fashions from the late 18th and 19th centuries that remind us of the elegance and quality of menswear throughout history.
Viewing times
Friday 25th October, 9:30am-5:00pm
Sunday 27th October, 11:00am-5:00pm
Monday 28th October, 9:30am-3:00pm
Additional viewing times may be considered, by special request.
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Lot 1 - A Vivienne Westwood men's 'circuit tartan' wool suit, circa 2020
Lot 2 - A good Tom Ford men's blue velvet 'Shelton' smoking jacket, modern
Lot 3 - A Charles Jeffrey Loverboy men's printed polyester coat, Autumn-Winter 2021-22
Lot 4 - A Vivienne Westwood men's red tartan viscose-blend suit, 2017
Lot 5 - A Louis Vuitton by Kim Jones men's printed red parka, Autumn-Winter 2015-16
Lot 6 - A pair of Vivienne Westwood tan leather 'clomper' platform boots, circa 2013
Lot 9 - A pair of Addidas by Jeremy Scott men's flame trainers, 2008
Lot 10 - A Vivienne Westwood grey wool-blend suit, Spring-Summer 2010
Lot 11 - Two pairs of men's Converse Andy Warhol All-Star shoes, circa 2015
Lot 17 - A Roberto Cavalli men's embroidered black velvet double-breasted coat, circa 2015
Lot 21 - A group of Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton men's tops, 2010s
Lot 23 - A pair of Gucci men's multicolour monogrammed canvas moccasins, circa 2016
Lot 24 - A Vivienne Westwood men's coat and two jackets, late 90s-early 2000s
Lot 25 - A Dries Van Noten embroidered wool coat, Autumn-Winter 2002-03
Lot 26 - A Maison Martin Margiela alpaca wool mesh top, Autumn-Winter 2008-09
Lot 27 - A Vivienne Westwood men's checked navy wool bondage suit, 2000s
Lot 28 - An Alexander McQueen men's silk blend coat, Spring-Summer 2009
Lot 29 - A Pair of Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs men's polyamide leggings, 2009
Lot 33 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's leather coat and two jackets, circa 2000
Lot 35 - A large group of men's sunglasses and accessories, mostly 2000s
Lot 36 - An Issey Miyake reversible double-layered olive green parachute nylon coat, 1980s
Lot 37 - An Issey Miyake men's printed white cotton jersey jumpsuit, Autumn-Winter 1985-86
Lot 38 - A Kansai Yamamoto men's jumper and jacket, Autumn-Winter 1981-82
Lot 39 - A Comme des Garçons men's navy blue pinstripe wool jacket, Spring-Summer 2014
Lot 40 - A Comme des Garçons men's black polyester jacket, Spring-Summer 2014
Lot 41 - A Yohji Yamamoto men's multicoloured wool coat, circa 2000
Lot 43 - Three Comme des Garçons men's Homme Plus jackets, 2000s-2010s
Lot 45 - Two Michiko Koshino men's coats and one jacket, 1990s-2000s
Lot 46 - A Comme des Garçons men's black wool jacket, Spring-Summer 2014
Lot 47 - An Issey Miyake men's black polyester and mesh inflatable jacket, Spring-Summer 2001