Two Designer Items: One Norma Kamali Jacket, 1978, One Claude Montana Ensemble, 1990s
Sale 1076 - Fall Fashion & Accessories
Sep 16, 2022
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $563
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Designer Items: One Norma Kamali Jacket, 1978, One Claude Montana Ensemble, 1990s
This lot includes one jacket and one ensemble.
Norma Kamali (b. 1945) is an American fashion designer from the Upper East Side of New York. She earned a degree in fashion illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology and rose to fame with the creation of her On My Own label, which gained popularity at the New York nightclub Studio 54.
THE FIRST
Dated to 1978, this is an early jacket from the On My Own label created by Norma Kamali in 1976. A jacket of the same design is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection, acc. 2003.79.7.
Black sheer knit jacket dress with ruching and draping detail, with front hook and eye and single button closure.
Label: Norma Kamali / OMO
Size Label: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.25"
Chest: 40.5"
Waist: 37.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 50.5"
THE SECOND
Black rayon top with a wide scoop neckline, set in long sleeves, and silver trim detail; paired with matching black maxi skirt. Item retains merchandising label listing retail price at $545.00.
Label: Claude Montana
Size Label: Top, 42/ Skirt, 44
Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 18.75"
Chest: 31.75"
Waist: 30.25"
Hips: 35.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"
SKIRT
Waist: 30.25"
Hips: 33"
Length (side waist band to hem): 47"
Property from the Collection of the North Coast College
Condition Report
Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with no visible issues. The elastic at the button holes is slightly stretched, very faint pin hole on the top tier.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with only a faint white mark on the front right side of the chest and the skirt has very minor fraying along the hem.
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THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with no visible issues. The elastic at the button holes is slightly stretched, very faint pin hole on the top tier.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with only a faint white mark on the front right side of the chest and the skirt has very minor fraying along the hem.
Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.
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