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 96 - A Raf Simons men's sleeveless blazer, Autumn-Winter 1998-99
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 97 - Two Jean Paul Gaultier men's suits, probably 1990s
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 98 - A group of Jean Paul Gaultier men's tops, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 100 - A pair of John Galliano men's white cotton 'pistol' trousers, Spring-Summer 2008
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 103 - Four Jean Paul Gaultier men's jackets, 1990s-2010s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 104 - A Jean Paul Gaultier pinstriped rayon-blend trouser-skirt, late 1990s-2000s
Sold for £1,400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 107 - A Jean Paul Gaultier printed ensemble, 1990s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 109 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's ensemble, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 111 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's sailor's ensemble, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 112 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's sailor's ensemble, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 114 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's ensemble, 1980s-90s
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 116 - A Jean Paul Gaultier Hawaiian-inspired ensemble, 1990s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 117 - Four Jean Paul Gaultier men's tops, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 118 - Four Jean Paul Gaultier men's tops, 1990s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 119 - Three men's tops by Gianni Versace and Thierry Mugler, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 120 - A group of Hardy Amies men's coats and jackets, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 121 - A Hardy Amies men's grey alpaca and fox fur coat, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 122 - A Hardy Amies men's grey and green wool and coyote fur coat, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 123 - A Hardy Amies black lambskin coat, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 124 - A Hardy Amies men's black velvet coat and waistcoat, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 125 - A fine Hardy Amies men's velvet ensemble, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 126 - Two Hardy Amies men's coats, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £460
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 127 - A group of Hardy Amies men's jackets and coats, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 128 - A Hardy Amies speckled brown and grey wool ensemble, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £2,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 129 - A Hardie Amies men's black leather waist cincher/hip belt, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £250
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 132 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's black wool/silk blend backless waistcoat, 1990s
Sold for £180
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 134 - A group of men's designer separates and accessories, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 135 - A Thierry Mugler men's suit and two jackets, 1990s-circa 2010
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 137 - Four Jean Paul Gaultier men's suits, 1998-early 2000s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 139 - A Thierry Mugler men's snakeskin-printed wool-crêpe suit, Spring-Summer 1993
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 141 - A Katherine Hamnett men's red cotton drill jumpsuit, 1980s
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 143 - A Katherine Hamnett men's cotton jersey ensemble, circa 1984
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
