The forthcoming Sotheby's Fashion Icons sale, slated to commence on November 27, presents a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in a game of fantasy fashion, distinct from the terrestrial realm of football. Among the various lots up for auction are a Prada coat, embellished with a belt, and a Yohji Yamamoto jacket, worn by the indefatigable Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, a stalwart of style and mannerisms, who incorporated vintage elements into her wardrobe (Vogue, n. d.). This esteemed auction also features a plethora of firsts, including a luxurious sequin and fur-trimmed evening couture ensemble from Karl Lagerfeld's inaugural collection at Chanel, and a frock coat from John Galliano's debut spring 1985 lineup, which marked the designer's first commercial endeavour, according to Sotheby's fashion expert, Lucy Bishop.
VERSACEs are also well-represented... with Gianni's contribution being a black tweed column with logo buttons and skin-revealing cut-outs, while Donatella's colourful, metal mesh mini dress was once worn by Paris Hilton. The sale includes Issey Miyake's molded bustier from 1980, a piece often donned by the inimitable Grace Jones.
Replete with artistic undertones are accessories crafted by Sonia Delaunay, an artist associated with the pre-war Orphism movement, whose work was recently celebrated in an exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center. According to Sotheby's, "Vogue Runway was given early access to some of the lots.".. and Bishop has shared her thoughts on the sale, detailing that the market for collectible fashion has experienced a surge in interest over the past few years, "unaffected by global events or elections."
A Sneak Peek At Sotheby's Fashion Icons Sale
* Luxury fashion from influential designers up for sale
* Collectible fashion market unaffected by world events
If you're interested in playing a game of fantasy fashion (as opposed to football), you could check out Sotheby's Fashion Icons sale, going live at 10 a.m. on November 27, and try to guess the sums that will bring the hammer down on the various lots. Among them are a belted Prada coat and an hourglass Yohji Yamamoto jacket worn by Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, an eternal style icon, and one who incorporated vintage into her wardrobe.
A faux leopard fur coat, circa 1969, she owned is also up for sale. As for firsts, there's a luxurious sequin and fur-trimmed evening couture ensemble from Karl Lagerfeld's debut at Chanel, and a frock coat from John Galliano's spring 1985 lineup, which was the designer's first commercial offering, according to Sotheby's fashion expert Lucy Bishop. Both Versaces are represented in the sale: Gianni is responsible for a black tweed column with logo buttons and skin-revealing cut-outs under the bustline; Donatella for a colorful, metal mesh mini that Paris Hilton once took out for a twirl.
Another piece with pop culture resonance is Issey Miyake's molded bustier from 1980, which Grace Jones often wore. Bringing in an art world element are accessories by Sonia Delaunay, an artist associated with the pre-war Orphism movement, whose work was celebrated earlier this year in an exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center.
