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 145 - A Westwood/Mclaren 'Boob' top, 'Savage' collection, Spring-Summer 1982
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 147 - A Williwear by Willi Smith brown rayon-blend suit, 1980s
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 151 - A Vivienne Westwood sports-inspired ensemble, 'Hypnos' collection, Spring-Summer, 1984
Sold for £480
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 152 - A Westwood/McLaren ensemble, 1981-82
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 153 - A Westwood/McLaren striped cotton ensemble, 'Savage' collection, Spring-Summer 1982
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 154 - Three John Galliano 'Galliano's Girl' T-shirts, 1988-89
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 155 - A group of Katherine Hamnett men's garments, 1980s
Sold for £160
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 156 - A Yohji Yamamoto black wool tuxedo jacket, 1980s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 157 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's wool pinstripe suit, late 1980s
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 160 - A Christopher Nemeth men's ensemble, 1990s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 162 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's brown puffer jacket, probably Autumn-winter 1987-88
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 163 - A Stephen Sprouse printed menswear ensemble, Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 164 - A Vivienne Westwood men's polka-dot ensemble, 'Mini Crini' collection, Spring-Summer 1986
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 165 - A Vivienne Westwood red wool barathea suit, circa 1988
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 169 - A Westwood/McLaren 'Savage' ensemble, Spring-Summer 1982
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 171 - A Westwood/McLaren Nostalgia of Mud/Buffalo ensemble, Autumn/Winter 1982/83
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 172 - An interesting men's ensemble, 1980s
Sold for £250
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 173 - Three Jean Paul Gaultier men's jackets and a shirt, 1980s-early 90s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 174 - A rare John Crancher devil print ensemble, circa 1988
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 175 - A rare John Crancher ensemble circa 1988
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 177 - A Jean Paul Gaultier men's embellished waistcoat, probably Spring-Summer 1986
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 178 - A Katherine Hamnett men's white cotton jersey t-shirt, circa 1987
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 180 - A Gianni Versace black leather ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1985-86
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 183 - Two men's suits by Antony Price and Lloyd Johnson, 1980s
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 184 - Three Jean Paul Gaultier men's jackets, 1988-94
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 185 - Two Jean Paul Gaultier men's black wool blazers, 1980s-early 90s
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 186 - A Biba men's black gabardine suit, circa 1974
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 189 - David Allen of Carmen's custom-made patchwork snakeskin and fur jacket, 1973
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 191 - A group of Lloyd Johnson men's wool Teddy Boy garments, 1970s-1980s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
