Lot 19
Two Karl Lagerfeld Two-Piece Skirt Suits, 1980s
Sale 854 - Spring Fashion: A Century of Couture
Mar 18, 2021 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$400 - $500

Sold for $1,188

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Karl Lagerfeld Two-Piece Skirt Suits, 1980s

This lot includes two two-piece skirt suits.

THE FIRST
Beige ribbed cotton/rayon blend two-piece skirt suit including an open neckline short sleeve jacket with faux-vest inset embellished with gold-tone metallic thread and beaded flowers, front hip pockets and center front button closure; paired with matching skirt.
Label: Karl Lagerfeld
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: TET20 24A 17

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 16"

SKIRT
Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 43"
Length (side waist band to hem): 23"

THE SECOND
Black ribbed cotton/rayon blend two-piece skirt suit including an open neckline long sleeve double breast jacket with faux-vest inset, front in-seam pockets and center front black and white button closure; paired with matching midi skirt.
Label: Karl Lagerfeld
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: TSU1724B 01

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 46"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 29"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 43"
Length (side waist band to hem): 35"
Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is a small faint spot on the front right lapel above flower on the jacket. The skirt has a brown mark on the back right near the hem.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though the skirt has some hanger impressions on the waistband.

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