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 contains two dresses 

THE FIRST
Black spaghetti strap dress with clusters of beading throughout and vertical rows of beading. 
Label:Me and McGee by Arthur McGee 
Size Label: Not labeled 

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 
Chest: 32" 
Waist: 34" 
Hips: 36" 
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41.5" 

THE SECOND 
Black knit dress with dolman sleeves, strands of irridesient sead beads around the neck, the neckline is trimmed in blue wool. 

Label: Me and McGee by Arthur McGee
Size Label: Not labeled 

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 15.5" 
Chest: 44" 
Waist: 20" 
Hips: 40" 
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 39" 
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 25"