19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Modern Ladies Costume comprising five items of Nicole Farhi including a pair of black leather trousers (size 14), another pair in tan (size 14), lime coloured linen jacket, similar coloured short sleeved top and a cream silk shirt (size 14),
a Matthew Williamson coral coloured long sleeve silk top (size 12),
Missoni items including two pairs of brown jersey trousers (size 46), another pair in black and three brown cotton t-shirts,
Doyles orange wool jumper with pockets to the front (size M),
a brown cashmere jumper (size XL),
a Paul Smith PINK cotton jacket in blue canvas with button front and pocket detail (size L),
(15)
Property of a lady working within the fashion industry for over 40 years, from the 1960s.
Sold for £60
Estimated at £100 - £150
Sizes are those printed/woven on the labels, for UK equivalents please check the individual makers size charts.
all show slight wear
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 19th Aug, 2023
The sale will include the first part of 'Americana Dreams: The Peter Leathers Collection', a unique private collection of 1950s menswear and accessories. The collection was put together over a life time by Peter Leathers, a fashion designer, jewellery maker and guitarist from West Yorkshire, and the sale will be a must-visit for any vintage fans.
A range of guitars, radios, ephemera and more will be on offer in the Scientific and Musical Instruments Sale on 27th September.
Alongside a wide offering of period, vintage and modern designer costume in the sale are further notable lots including a late 19th century rocking horse, a 17th century band sampler and unusual 19th century quilts and a range of Louis Vuitton luggage.
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Wednesday 16 August - Thursday 17 August 10am-4pm, Friday 18 August 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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