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341 An Alexander McQueen skull cape-dress, ‘Natural Distinction, Un-natural Selection’ collection, Spring-Summer, 2009, grey label and manufacturer labels, size 42, of white organza embroidered with large central skull medallion within foliate garlands, slits for armholes and complex draping to the skirt front, lined in nude crêpe, bust approx 86cm, 34in
338 339 An Azzedine Alaïa black chenille-knitted evening gown, ‘Houpette’, Spring-Summer, 1994, labelled, with original shop tag and size M, the sculpted figure-hugging dress with radiating concentric chenille bands, trained hem, bust approx 86-92cm, 34-36in £800 - 1200
This was runway look no 7. £4000 - 6000 342 A Maison Martin Margiela black velvet tailcoat from his 20th anniversary collection, Spring-Summer, 2009, with blank label, stiffened, rounded ‘mickey-mouse’ ear-like lapels which morph into the sleeves, bust approx 86-92cm, 34-36in
340 A John Galliano newspaper print cotton jersey dress, 2001, printed rubber label UK size 32, with under-wired cups, lingeriestyle straps, printed with details from the designer’s career, reviews of his work, his birth date and humorous anecdotes, bust approx 81cm, 32in £500 - 700
This is one of the last collections Margiela fully worked on before retiring. It was presented in Paris to great acclaim on September 29th, 2008. £600 - 1000 339 81