20th century costume & textiles fashion at CHRISTIE'S

14 Sep '05

3 min read

The sale will also offer a second chance to acquire high fashion from the wardrobe of the Parisian socialite, Mme Mona Ayoub. Over 30 Chanel outfits will be offered with estimates from £200 up to £1,000, including evening gowns, silky soft leather jackets and key note Chanel day wear, with matching accessories. Mme Ayoub's wardrobe also includes Jean Paul Gaultier, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and John Galliano.

A beautiful selection of over 14 Kelly handbags by Hermes highlights the accessories section of the sale. From red crocodile skin to classic brown leather, estimates range from £400 to £4,000.
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Viewing:
• Saturday, 24 September 2005, 10am-4pm
• Sunday, 25 September, 10am-4pm
• Monday, 26 September, 9am-7.30pm
• Tuesday, 27 September, 9am-5pm
• Wednesday, 28 September, 9am-5pm

Sale:
Costume and Textiles including 20th Century Fashion
Thursday, 29 September 2005 at 10.30am

Fine arts house Christie's Textiles Department features items from all over the world, including European, Islamic, Indian and Asian Costume, textiles and accessories. Islamic and Indian sales in the autumn and spring include fine Cashmere shawls, Persian, Central Asian, Greek and Turkish textiles. Chinese and Japanese costume and hangings feature strongly in distinct sale sections.

Four European sales held throughout the year include lace, costume, textiles, fans, needlework, quilts and samplers dating from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Collectors and fashion aficionados are also catered for with the annual 20th Century Fashion sale held in September which include vintage luggage by Louis Vuitton and haute couture by the most famous European designers from the 1920s onwards.

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