Lot 78
Six Ralph Rucci Sleeveless Tops
Sale 932 - A Life in Couture: The Collection of Michelle Smith
Sep 21, 2021 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$400 - $500

Sold for $875

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Six Ralph Rucci Sleeveless Tops

This lot includes six tops.

THE FIRST
Black silk net mesh sleeveless shell top fully embellished with black beading and sequins and center back button closure.
Label: Chado / Ralph Rucci
Size Label: 12
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 39"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27.5"

THE SECOND
Black silk chiffon sleeveless shell top fully embellished with black beading and sequins on mesh, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Chado / Ralph Rucci
Size Label: 12
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 11"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 32"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21"

THE THIRD
Black silk spaghetti strap shell top with center back knotted button closure.
Label: Ralph Rucci
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 11"
Chest: 36.5"
Waist: 35.5"
Hips: 42"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22.5"

THE FOURTH
Black silk chiffon spaghetti strap shell top with center back knotted button closure.
Label: Ralph Rucci
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 11.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 41.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22.5"

THE FIFTH
Black silk chiffon layered sleeveless top with raw edged shawl collar and hem, and center front snap closure.
Label: Ralph Rucci / Chado
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 11"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 39"
Hips: 46"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 28"

THE SIXTH
Black silk knit sleeveless pieced shell top with thin shoulder straps.
Label: Chado / Ralph Rucci
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 11.75"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 35.5"
Hips: 38.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21.5"
Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST 
The overall condition is very good though there is some very minimal bead loss along the back left neckline and back left armhole.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE FOURTH 
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some minor soiling under the arms from wear and a small pull in the front left collar just above the top snap.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is very good with very minor soiling under the arms from wear.

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