Three Vintage Designer Dresses, 1980s: Givenchy & Bill Blass
Sale 740 - Spring Fashion and Accessories
Mar 19, 2020
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$200 -
$300
Sold for $125
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Three Vintage Designer Dresses, 1980s: Givenchy & Bill Blass
Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.
This lot includes three ensembles.
THE FIRST
Purple silk crepe evening dress with black velvet asymmetrical inset panel, black beaded trim, long sleeves, boat neckline, and back zip closure.
Label: Bill Blass
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 38"
Shoulder: 16.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"
Waist: 34.25"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 50"
THE SECOND
Purple synthetic crepe evening dress with long sleeves, bias seaming at bust and hip, draped panel hanging from shoulder down back to hip, and back zip closure.
Label: Bill Blass
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 38.25"
Shoulder: 16"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"
Waist: 34.5"
Hips: 39.75"
Length (underarm to hem): 49"
THE THIRD
Patterned magenta and green silk tunic with long sleeves, black collar and waist sash, bat wing sleeves, additional removable magenta sash, and side snap and zip closure. Together with a solid magenta silk pencil skirt with seven inch black velvet trim at hem and side zip closure.
Label: Givenchy, Made in France.
Approximate Measurements:
Tunic
Chest: 40"
Shoulder: 18"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 38"
Length (underarm to hem): 29.5"
Skirt
Waist: 26.75"
Waist: 26.75"
Hips: 38.25"
Length (waistband to hem): 28"
Condition Report
Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with two thread pulls on front and one thread pull mid-back.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with two faint spots of soiling in mid-front.
THE THIRD
Tunic:
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
Skirt:
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at couturecr@lesliehindman.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with two thread pulls on front and one thread pull mid-back.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with two faint spots of soiling in mid-front.
THE THIRD
Tunic:
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
Skirt:
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at couturecr@lesliehindman.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
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