Fashion icons sold to support animal welfare

Rare and Coveted Pieces

This sale offers collectors a unique opportunity to acquire historic fashion pieces sought after by the most discerning connoisseurs. Similar designs can be found in prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris), and the Fashion Museum (Tokyo). A true tribute to timeless elegance, this collection reflects its owner’s distinctive eye for fashion, capturing the essence of Parisian style through exceptional creations.

Highlights of the Sale

Over 140 Chanel pieces, including Lagerfeld-era icons

From the Autumn-Winter 1994-1995 Collection, a second ecru faux fur jacket features bold red and black wool trim, with the House’s emblem elegantly appliquéd on the back. It is paired with a matching scarf edged in lustrous black feathers (lot 210 – est. €500-600).
 

A signature style of the 1990s, cashmere twin-sets embroidered with the Chanel name were made famous by the era’s top models. This collection includes two versions, one in pink and the other in almond green (lots 99 and 100 – est. €400-600).

Finally, a standout piece from the Spring-Summer 1995 collection is an ecru silk ensemble, printed with a playful pattern of lips and hearts in shades of pink and red (lot 176 – est. €400-600).

Chanel & Maison Gripoix (Autumn-Winter 1996-1997 Collection)

Two exceptional pieces highlight the legendary collaboration between Chanel and Maison Gripoix, a partnership dating back to 1920. This fruitful alliance between two historic houses has produced jewellery and garments highly coveted by collectors.
This sale features a brown and beige tweed suit with a check pattern and gold lurex, adorned with signature Gripoix glass paste buttons (lot 69 – est. €600-800), as well as a safari-style jacket, belt, and trousers ensemble with intricate jewelled buttons (lot 211 – est. €600-800), both from the Autumn-Winter 1996-1997 collection.

Thierry Mugler – “Les Militeuses” Collection (Autumn-Winter 1986-1987)

A perfect embodiment of Thierry Mugler’s audacity and innovation, the “Les Militeuses” collection blends military influences with theatrical extravagance. With its sharp silhouettes and uniform-inspired details, this collection redefines fashion codes while celebrating the bold femininity of the 1980s (lot 169 – est. €300-500).

 

Moschino – “Survival Jacket” (Spring-Summer 1991)

Jean-Claude Jitrois – “Leather Couture”

Two tailored ensembles showcase Jean-Claude Jitrois’ mastery of leather craftsmanship in the 1980s. The first, a “Hot Couture” suit, features a short black lambskin jacket edged with an African-inspired beaded trim, paired with a matching skirt (lot 240 – est. €200-300). The second, a striking emerald green variation, offers a bold reinterpretation of this signature style (lot 239 – est. €200-300).
 

 

Yves Saint Laurent, Alber Elbaz & Tom Ford

Two exceptional pieces mark the revival of Maison Saint Laurent in the late 1990s.
As artistic director of the “Rive Gauche” line from 1998 to 2000, Alber Elbaz brought new life to the brand with elegant, feminine designs that exude timeless sophistication—illustrated here by a charcoal grey wool trouser suit featured in the sale (lot 246 – est. €200-300).

Tom Ford also left a significant imprint on Saint Laurent, introducing a bold and sensual vision. His collections, defined by glamorous and provocative aesthetics, are embodied in the sharp lines and contrasting textures of a navy blue velvet ensemble from 2002 (lot 247 – est. €200-300).