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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 £546
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 £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 3 - A Chanel by Gripoix brooch/pendant, 1987
Sold for £598
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 4 - A Chanel fantasy tweed suit, Autumn-Winter 1998
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 6 - A Chanel ink-blue cashmere suit, Autumn-Winter 2000-01
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 7 - A Chanel ink-black cashmere coat, Autumn-Winter 2000-01
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 8 - A Chanel ivory silk-faille dress, Spring-Summer 2001
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 9 - A group of Chanel clothing in mainly buff tones, 2000-2002
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 10 - Three Chanel skirts and four pairs of trousers, 2000-2002
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 11 - A Chanel red and blue wool tweed skirt, Autumn-Winter 2000
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 12 - A Chanel brown suede suit, late 1980s
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 13 - A pair of Chanel by Gripoix clip-on earrings, 1980s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 14 - A pair of Chanel gilt metal clip-on earrings, 1989
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 15 - Two pairs of Chanel clip-on earrings, 1990s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 16 - Two pairs of Chanel clip-on earrings, 1990s
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 17 - A Chanel black wool jacket flecked with lurex stripes, Autumn-Winter 1995-96
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 18 - A Chanel off-white tweed cropped jacket, 2019
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 19 - A Chanel royal-blue bouclé tweed jacket, Autumn-Winter 1995-96
Sold for £1,820
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 21 - A pair of Chanel gilt clip-on earrings, Spring-Summer 1994
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 22 - A Chanel gilt chain double 'C' brooch, 1980s
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 23 - A Chanel black wool suit, circa 1992
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 24 - A Chanel chunky woven leather gilt chain belt, Spring-Summer 1988
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 26 - Two Chanel gilt chain necklaces, 1980s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 27 - A Chanel black tweed and silk trimmed suit, 1980s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 28 - A Chanel quilted caviar leather shoulder bag, 1980s
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 29 - A Chanel grey wool summer suit, late 1980s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 30 - A pair of Chanel black leather combat boots, early 2000s
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 32 - A Chanel 1930s-inspired three-piece ensemble, Spring-Summer 2001
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 33 - A Chanel silk and mohair jacket woven in pastel shades, Cruise collection 2001
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 35 - A Chanel navy wool suit, Autumn-Winter 2000-01
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 36 - A Chanel black wool single-breasted jacket, Spring-Summer 2007
Sold for £975
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 37 - A Chanel black wool single-breasted jacket, Spring-Summer 2002
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 38 - Two Chanel washed-denim ensembles, 2001-2002
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 39 - A group of Chanel clothing in shades of purple and brown, 1999-2002
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 40 - A pair of Chanel pearlescent leather two-tone shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 41 - A pair of Chanel gold embossed leather sling-back shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 42 - A pair of Chanel denim ballet flats, early 2000s
Sold for £286
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 £364
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 £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 45 - Two pairs of Chanel sandals with wooden platform heels, circa 2000
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 46 - Three pairs of Chanel suede shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 47 - Three pairs of Chanel shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £338
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 48 - Three pairs of Chanel shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 49 - Four pairs of Chanel shoes, early 2000s
Sold for £338
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 50 - A pair of Chanel rubber wellington boots, early 2000s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 51 - A pair of Chanel glitter Wellington boots, early 2000s
Sold for £338
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 53 - Two pairs of Chanel lambskin leather trousers, Autumn-Winter 2001-02
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 54 - A Chanel by Gripoix gilt cross brooch, 1989
Sold for £598
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 55 - A Chanel couture little black dress, designed by Jean Cazaubon and Yvonne Dudel, 1975
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 57 - An Hermès green leather man's toiletry set, probably 1950s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 58 - An Hermès dark brown `Piano' crocodile bag, 1960s
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 59 - A Loewe Barcelona bag in lavender-grey leather, 1990s
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 60 - A Christian Lacroix ochre-green velvet box-bag, circa 1990
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 62 - A Marni cashmere and Sable hair blanket-coat, modern
Sold for £325
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 63 - A pair of Anne Demeulameester brown leather gloves, 2000s
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 64 - An interesting group of designer shoes, 1990s-2010s
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 65 - A group of John Galliano bags and shoes, 2000-2003
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 67 - A pair of Manolo Blahnik for John Galliano bronze lamé heels, late 1990s
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 68 - Two Giorgio Armani statement necklaces, 2000s
Sold for £156
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 69 - Six pairs of good Yves Saint Laurent clip-on earrings, 1980s-90s
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 70 - Yves Saint Laurent for the Duchess of Windsor couture fashion sketches, 1969 to circa 1975
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 71 - A Versace printed silk satin dress, modern
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 73 - A Hussein Chalayan denim minidress, circa 2001
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 74 - Two Martin Margiela jackets, Spring-Summer 2002
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 75 - An Hermès red brushed wool coat, modern
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 77 - An Alexander McQueen jacket with dyed-feather collar, 'La Dame Bleue', Spring-Summer 2008
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 79 - An Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton fuchsia fur coat, Pre-Fall 2011
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 80 - Three Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton lambskin leather jackets, 2012-13
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 81 - Two Alexander McQueen bouclé tweed jackets, Pre-Fall 2010
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 83 - A John Galliano newspaper and zebra print chiffon skirt, circa 2005
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 84 - A John Galliano red velvet devoré skirt, 'Esquimeau' collection, Autumn-Winter 2002-03
Sold for £247
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 85 - A John Galliano champagne satin dress, 'Techno Romance' collection Autumn-Winter 2001-02
Sold for £975
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 86 - A John Galliano black chiffon skirt, 'Africa' collection, Spring-Summer 2002
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 87 - A John Galliano ivory moiré coat, 'Music Icons' collection, Spring-Summer 2000
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 88 - A Jean Paul Gaultier blue and white sequined top, circa 2000
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 89 - A Vivienne Westwood silk crêpe dress and satin kilt, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 92 - An Alexander McQueen black satin dress, 'Supercala...' collection, Autumn-Winter 2002-03
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 93 - An Alexander McQueen raspberry-pink silk chiffon evening gown, circa 2008
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 94 - Stephen Jones for John Galliano woven string hat, probably Autumn-Winter 2007-08
Sold for £117
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 95 - An Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton jacquard coat, Autumn-Winter 2018-19
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 96 - Mystic Meg's bespoke Isabell Kristensen red satin gown, circa 1995
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
