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285 285 A fine and rare Gianni Versace black silk crêpe and leather ‘bondage’ ensemble, Autumn-Winter, 1992-93, labelled ‘Gianni Versace couture’ and size 38/4, the short dress embellished with multiple leather straps and gilt buckles inset with topaz coloured pastes, bust approx 81cm, 32in, waist 61cm, 24in; together with a pair of ‘gladiator’ boots from the same collection of black suede with embroidered Medusa roundels, gold leather ‘high-heel’ sections with gilt Medusa medallions, size 38 1/2in (3) £7500 - 9000
287 287 A Gianni Versace ‘Safety-Pin’ dress, 1994, labelled and size 40, of stretch grosgrain lycra with stiffened breast cups, slashed opening below right breast adorned with gilt pins, some with large rhinestone studs, side slit to skirt, bust approx 86cm, 34in
This is the ready to wear version of the famous S/S 1994 collection dress immortalised by Liz Hurley. £700 - 1000
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286 A fine Gianni Versace beaded and chainmail appliquéd chiffon evening gown, circa 1996, with Atelier Versace diamond shaped label and size 42, also with original retail tag for $35,000, empire line, with horizontal degradé beading in shades from silver to black, the bodice strewn with bugle beaded strands with facetted rhinestone inset baubles, the low back outlined with cascading looped fringes of beads, the skirt applied with Oroton chainmail bands which form fronds above the hem, and scattered overall with rhinestones, bust approx 86cm, 34in £3000 - 5000
288 A Maison Martin Margiela ‘Semi Couture’ mannequin-shaped backless bodice, Autumn-Winter, 1997-98, with blank label and interior size 40 label, the hessian-like linen front panels stencilled ‘42’ with Paris patent marks and no 35059, cotton ribbon tie fastenings, bust approx 91cm, 36in £1500 - 2500