The Arthur McGee Collection can be found in Lots 1 – 18. The collection includes 45 garments and ensembles designed by Arthur McGee (1933-2019), and an archive of personal and business records. A true trailblazer in the fashion world, McGee was the first African American to run the design room of an established Seventh Avenue apparel company in New York City. He was a highly influential designer and has inspired generations of designers through his talent and mentorship. This collection honors the legacy of Arthur McGee and exemplifies the elegant and innovative designs for which he became renowned. The net proceeds of the collection’s sale will benefit a scholarship for emerging fashion designers from Arthur McGee Legacy, LLC.

This lot includes two, two-piece ensembles, one knit top, and two scarves.

THE FIRST
Brown cotton jacket with notched lapel, set in long sleeves, four front patch pockets with black stitching detail, and an open front; paired with matching brown pants with center pleats and elastic waist band.
Label: Arthur McGee / N.Y.C. 

Size Label: Unlabeled 

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET

Shoulders: 15.75"

Chest: 38"

Waist: 37.5"

Hips: 39.75"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

PANTS
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 34"
Length (side waist band to hem): 40.5"
Inseam: 30.25"

THE SECOND
Light brown wool top with cowl neckline and dolman sleeves.
Label: Arthur McGee / N.Y.C.
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 16.5"

Chest: 45"

Waist: 39.75"

Hips: 41"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.25"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26"

THE THIRD 
Red synthetic jacket with set in long sleeves, rounded opening, and open front; paired with matching red flare skirt and belt.
Label: Arthur McGee / N.Y.C.

Size Label: Unlabeled 

Approximate Measurements:
TOP

Shoulders: 20" 

Chest: 20"

Waist: 38" 

Hips: 39" 

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.5" 

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5" 

SKIRT

Waist: 26" 

Hips: 52" 

Length (side waist band to hem): 29.5" 

BELT
Length: 62" 
Width: 1" 

THE FOURTH
Orange cotton top with v-neckline with attached bow, and gathered elastic sleeve hems; paired with matching orange cotton flared skirt with elastic waistband and two front hip slit pockets. 
Label: Arthur McGee / N.Y.C. 

Size Label: Unlabeled

 

Approximate Measurements:
TOP

Shoulders: 15"

Chest: 34.5"

Waist: 34"

Hips: 37.75"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 30.25"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 29.75"