One Givenchy Cocktail Dress, One Bill Blass Cocktail Dress, and One Bill Blass Skirt Ensemble, 1970-80s

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Haute Couture, Hollywood Designs and Luxury Fall Fashion by Hindman

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Lot Description

One Givenchy Cocktail Dress, One Bill Blass Cocktail Dress, and One Bill Blass Skirt Ensemble, 1970-80s Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield. The first; a Givenchy cocktail dress with green and black arabesque pattern empire waist bodice and flared overskirt, black velvet narrow underskirt, black velvet trim and bow at neckline, and back zip closure. Label: Givenchy, Made in France. The second; a Bill Blass black cocktail dress with full sleeves, boat neckline, slit pockets at hip, and dropped waist with black satin skirt. Label: Bill Blass Size label: 14 The third; a Bill Blass day ensemble, consisting of a nubby off-white jacket with patch pockets and front single-button closure, a tan blouse with off-white, gray, and burgundy speckle print, removable neck tie, and mother-of-pearl style front button closure, and pleated tan skirt with off-white and burgundy abstract dot pattern and front self-covered button closure. Jacket Label: Bill Blass Blouse and skirt unlabeled. Blouse and skirt size labels: 6 Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:GIVENCHY DRESS Bust: 18" Shoulder: 16"Sleeve: 25.5"Waist: 17.5"Hips: 19"Length (from underarm): 34" BILL BLASS DRESS Bust: 17.5"Shoulder: 17"Sleeve: 22.25"Waist: 17"Hips: 18.75"Length (from underarm): 32" BILL BLASS JACKET Bust: 17"Shoulder: 14.75"Sleeve: 22.25"Waist: 16.5"Hips: 18"Length (from underarm): 12.25" BILL BLASS BLOUSE Bust: 17.5"Shoulder: 16"Sleeve: 23.5"Waist: 16" Hips: 19"Length (from underarm): 15.25" BILL BLASS SKIRT Waist: 11.5"Hips: 17"Length: 24.75"

Condition

Condition:GIVENCHY DRESS: Very good condition, with no visible condition issues.BILL BLASS DRESS: Very good condition, with light wear to textile, one large pulled thread at back skirt seam.BILL BLASS JACKET: Good condition. Light pilling, two pinhead-sized holes on upper back, one pinhead-sized hole on left sleeve, one pinhead-sized hole over right pocket, yellowing to lining at right underarm.BILL BLASS BLOUSE: Very good condition, with no visible condition issues.BILL BLASS SKIRT: Very good condition, with no visible condition issues.The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at couturecr@hindmanauctions.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
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