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.
Lot 2 - A good Tom Ford men's blue velvet 'Shelton' smoking jacket, modern
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 3 - A Charles Jeffrey Loverboy men's printed polyester coat, Autumn-Winter 2021-22
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 4 - A Vivienne Westwood men's red tartan viscose-blend suit, 2017
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 5 - A Louis Vuitton by Kim Jones men's printed red parka, Autumn-Winter 2015-16
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 6 - A pair of Vivienne Westwood tan leather 'clomper' platform boots, circa 2013
Sold for £160
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 8 - Two Alexander McQueen men's cotton shirts, 2010s
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 11 - Two pairs of men's Converse Andy Warhol All-Star shoes, circa 2015
Sold for £50
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 12 - A group of Ralph Lauren men's daywear, 2010s
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 13 - A group of Ralph Lauren men's eveningwear, mostly 2010s
Sold for £180
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 14 - A group of men's designer suits and blazers, mostly 2010s
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 15 - A group of alternative men's jackets, mostly 2010s
Sold for £180
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 17 - A Roberto Cavalli men's embroidered black velvet double-breasted coat, circa 2015
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 18 - A Tom Ford men's cream calfskin biker jacket, 2010s
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 19 - A Prada men's brown alligator leather jacket, 2010s
Sold for £1,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 20 - A Yohji Yamamoto men's coat, jacket and shirt, circa 2014
Sold for £250
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 21 - A group of Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton men's tops, 2010s
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 24 - A Vivienne Westwood men's coat and two jackets, late 90s-early 2000s
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 25 - A Dries Van Noten embroidered wool coat, Autumn-Winter 2002-03
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 26 - A Maison Martin Margiela alpaca wool mesh top, Autumn-Winter 2008-09
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 28 - An Alexander McQueen men's silk blend coat, Spring-Summer 2009
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 29 - A Pair of Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs men's polyamide leggings, 2009
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 34 - Two Vivienne Westwood men's suits and a coat, 2000s-2010s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 35 - A large group of men's sunglasses and accessories, mostly 2000s
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 36 - An Issey Miyake reversible double-layered olive green parachute nylon coat, 1980s
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 37 - An Issey Miyake men's printed white cotton jersey jumpsuit, Autumn-Winter 1985-86
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 38 - A Kansai Yamamoto men's jumper and jacket, Autumn-Winter 1981-82
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 40 - A Comme des Garçons men's black polyester jacket, Spring-Summer 2014
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 41 - A Yohji Yamamoto men's multicoloured wool coat, circa 2000
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 42 - A group of Yohji Yamamoto men's garments, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 43 - Three Comme des Garçons men's Homme Plus jackets, 2000s-2010s
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 46 - A Comme des Garçons men's black wool jacket, Spring-Summer 2014
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 47 - An Issey Miyake men's black polyester and mesh inflatable jacket, Spring-Summer 2001
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 48 - A group of Issey Miyake jackets, 1970s-1990s
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
