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We can predict with fair certainty that our October auction will always be an exciting event, but what we didn’t foresee written in the stars is that this sale would include the show-stopping wardrobe of Britain’s most famous astrologer: Mystic Meg! Glamorous, mysterious, colourful and unique - the collection reflects her personality and individualistic style. Meg was a Leo ruled by the sun and she loved colour, the bolder the better. Passionate purple is Leo’s key lucky shade, and starring in the sale is Lot 300- Mystic Meg’s instantly recognizable purple cloak and smock with dramatic pointed collar, along with her very own crystal ball! (Lot 103). The collection of bespoke clothing is bursting with colours of the night sky to dawn, made in rich velvets and glistening brocades, with printed stars and ‘cat’s eyes’ hidden amongst the designs, expressing her love of astrology and felines. A lifelong lover of animals, Mystic Meg is described as generous and kind by those who were closest to her, so it is fitting that her collection (Lots 96-105) is being sold in aid of animal welfare charity, Blue Cross.
The Rodeo has also ‘come to town’ in another unexpected addition to our 24th October sale: Lots 268-286 comprise a collection of Western fashions by Rodeo Ben, Fay Ward and legendary tailor Nudie Cohn. Famous for his flamboyant designs and extravagant use of rhinestones, ‘Nudie Suits’ have been worn by country-rock stars including Elvis Presley, Elton John, and a myriad of ‘rhinestone cowboys’ in between!
Also featured in this sale are superb examples of 19th century fashion, including an unusual sporting corset with pink stars, c.1890 (Lot 445), a charming c.1880 bridal gown with original matching shoes (Lot 473), a rare adolescent girls’ dress, c.1890 (Lot 468), and a dressmaker’s sample miniature version made around the same date (Lot 471). We are honored to include the lace collection of the late Stephen Lunn, which includes a fine Brussels point de Gaze shawl, circa 1860 (Lot 533), amongst others. For those of you who love the more recent fashion of the 1980s, 1990s and beyond, we have rails of superb Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen. Highlights include a Westwood 'Marlene' denim ensemble, 'Always on Camera' collection, Autumn-Winter 1992-93 (Lot 137) and a Sarah Burton for McQueen ‘butterfly wing’ jacquard coat, Autumn-Winter 2018-19 (Lot 95).
A treasure trove of a sale, this auction comprises over 500 Lots of exciting antique, vintage and luxury fashion. We hope you have as much fun browsing the sale as we have had in preparing it for you, and look forward to assisting you with your bids.
Morning session, lots 1-300, begins at 9.00am BST. The afternoon session, lots 301-563, will begin at 2pm BST.
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Lot 1 - A Chanel pink and green tweed three-piece suit, Autumn-Winter 1999-2000
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 2 - A Chanel little black dress with polka-dot pink faille cummerbund, Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 3 - A Chanel by Gripoix brooch/pendant, 1987
Sold for £460
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 4 - A Chanel fantasy tweed suit, Autumn-Winter 1998
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 6 - A Chanel ink-blue cashmere suit, Autumn-Winter 2000-01
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 7 - A Chanel ink-black cashmere coat, Autumn-Winter 2000-01
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 8 - A Chanel ivory silk-faille dress, Spring-Summer 2001
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 9 - A group of Chanel clothing in mainly buff tones, 2000-2002
Sold for £380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 10 - Three Chanel skirts and four pairs of trousers, 2000-2002
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 11 - A Chanel red and blue wool tweed skirt, Autumn-Winter 2000
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 12 - A Chanel brown suede suit, late 1980s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 13 - A pair of Chanel by Gripoix clip-on earrings, 1980s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 14 - A pair of Chanel gilt metal clip-on earrings, 1989
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 15 - Two pairs of Chanel clip-on earrings, 1990s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 16 - Two pairs of Chanel clip-on earrings, 1990s
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 17 - A Chanel black wool jacket flecked with lurex stripes, Autumn-Winter 1995-96
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 18 - A Chanel off-white tweed cropped jacket, 2019
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 19 - A Chanel royal-blue bouclé tweed jacket, Autumn-Winter 1995-96
Sold for £1,400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 21 - A pair of Chanel gilt clip-on earrings, Spring-Summer 1994
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 22 - A Chanel gilt chain double 'C' brooch, 1980s
Sold for £480
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 24 - A Chanel chunky woven leather gilt chain belt, Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 26 - Two Chanel gilt chain necklaces, 1980s
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 27 - A Chanel black tweed and silk trimmed suit, 1980s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 28 - A Chanel quilted caviar leather shoulder bag, 1980s
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 29 - A Chanel grey wool summer suit, late 1980s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 30 - A pair of Chanel black leather combat boots, early 2000s
Sold for £380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 32 - A Chanel 1930s-inspired three-piece ensemble, Spring-Summer 2001
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 33 - A Chanel silk and mohair jacket woven in pastel shades, Cruise collection 2001
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 35 - A Chanel navy wool suit, Autumn-Winter 2000-01
Sold for £480
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 36 - A Chanel black wool single-breasted jacket, Spring-Summer 2007
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 37 - A Chanel black wool single-breasted jacket, Spring-Summer 2002
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 38 - Two Chanel washed-denim ensembles, 2001-2002
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 39 - A group of Chanel clothing in shades of purple and brown, 1999-2002
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 40 - A pair of Chanel pearlescent leather two-tone shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 41 - A pair of Chanel gold embossed leather sling-back shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 42 - A pair of Chanel denim ballet flats, early 2000s
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 43 - A Chanel red canvas baseball cap and pair of matching ballet shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 44 - A Chanel sky-blue canvas baseball cap and pair of matching ballet shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 45 - Two pairs of Chanel sandals with wooden platform heels, circa 2000
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 46 - Three pairs of Chanel suede shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 47 - Three pairs of Chanel shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 48 - Three pairs of Chanel shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
