![CHRISTIAN LACROIX SILK SEPARATES & UNGARO DAY DRESS, PARIS, 1980-1990s: 1 black & white houndstooth plaid day dress w/ white cotton pique collar & asymmetrical lapel, label “Ungaro, Paris”; 2 pieces both w/ label “Christian Lacroix”: 1 printed silk chiffon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686360_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
Silk Fashion
![CHRISTIAN LACROIX SILK SEPARATES & UNGARO DAY DRESS, PARIS, 1980-1990s: 1 black & white houndstooth plaid day dress w/ white cotton pique collar & asymmetrical lapel, label “Ungaro, Paris”; 2 pieces both w/ label “Christian Lacroix”: 1 printed silk chiffon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686360_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SILK CREPE DAY OR WEDDING DRESSES, 1920-1930: 1 rust colored silk crepe day dress w/ draped front collar, self-covered buttons at CB neck & to wrists of long sleeves, c. 1930; 1 novelty puckered silk crepe country wedding dress w/ attached calais](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686342_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Chinese Silk Embroidered Robe, 20th Century: Property of a Private Collector, Savannah, GA Description: Chinese Silk Embroidered Robe, 20th Century, the silk robe with cream edges and floral embroidery, with blue lining, with knot button clo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394441_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Duchess of Windsor | Cream Silk Blouses: A group of custom-made cream, ivory silk, and satin blouses owned by Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. Three ivory, cream-colored sleeveless/short-sleeved blouses, one Balenciaga haute couture,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538604_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![Princess Diana | Rayne Black Silk Faille Clutch: A black silk faille clutch designed by Rayne belonging to Princess Diana. Princess Diana was photographed with the clutch on two occasions, once on September 29, 1989, at the Barbican in London, and t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538548_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![1992 Equestrian Graphic Print Jacket: Vintage 1992 equestrian motif black multi color graphic print bomber jacket. Material feels like silk. Measures approx. 22 inches across chest. Some wear to material consistent with exposure. ladies j](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/332782/179538444_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717792634)
![A TURQUOISE BLUE-GROUND WOMEN'S VEST WITH SILK EMBROIDERED FLOWERS 晚清 湖: A TURQUOISE BLUE-GROUND WOMEN'S VEST WITH SILK EMBROIDERED FLOWERS 晚清 湖藍地繡花紋坎肩 China, late Qing dynasty Size: 63.5 x 64cm Provenan](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306234_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![Hermès Paris Etriers Scarf with Box: An Hermès Paris equestrian motif silk scarf, marked Etriers Hermès Paris at center, with orange Hermès Paris gift box. Scarf: 34-1/2in square. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC curbside deliv](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081662_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![18C Chinese Embroidered Robe: 18th Century Chinese Midnight Blue Silk Embroidered Robe. Decorated Crane and butterfly medallions, floral patterns with scrolling sea, rainbow bottom. Round neck panel, fastening down the front , mea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/413/334193/180584565_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719004370)
![NORMA KAMALI VELVET JACKET & JERSEY JUMPSUIT, USA, 1980-1990s: 1 midnight aubergine quilted silk velvet jacket, quilted violet lining, label “OMO Norma Kamali”; 1 black silk jersey jumpsuit, label “Norma Kamali”, both excellent. Measurements & con](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686347_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Hermès Grand Uniforme Silk Scarf with Box: An Hermès Paris silk scarf with Grand Uniforme motif, and with Hermès Paris orange gift box. Scarf: 35in tall x 33-1/2in wide. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC curbside delivery, and internat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081667_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400725)
![TWO SILK VELVETEEN VISITING DRESSES, 1903 & 1905: 2-pc suit of purple silk velveteen & purple wool trimmed w/ soutache braid, faceted buttons, white & metallic ribbon & purple taffeta, 1903; 2-pc dress of brown silk velveteen w/ self-fabric belt, tri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686420_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SILK VELVET DAY DRESSES, NEW JERSEY & NEW YORK, 1924 & 1929: 1 long sleeve day dress of brown silk velvet trimmed w/ off-white lace, 1924, good; 1 dress of black velvet w/ CF lace insert, cream silk lining, 1929, very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686415_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE WOOL OR SILK OUTERWEAR GARMENTS, 1910-1912: 1 coat of navy blue wool broadcloth w/ sleeves & yoke heavily embellished in Greek-inspired motif soutache braid applique, plum panne velvet faux vest w/ metallic & silk braid trim, lined in navy blue](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ONE MOURNING & ONE WALKING DRESS, ST. LOUIS, 1905-1906: 3-pc mourning dress of black bombazine blend c/o bodice & skirt trimmed w/ black silk bobbin lace, t/w black silk taffeta petticoat, 1905, excellent; 2-pc walking dress in shades of blue & horizontall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686388_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE SILK AFTERNOON OR LINGERIE DRESSES, 1910-1915: 1 day dress of ecru silk shantung trimmed w/ chemical lace & black silk cummerbund, 1912, very good; 1 lingerie dress of cream silk overlaid w/ tambour embroidered tulle, aqua velvet ribbons w/ pearl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686369_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Chinese Red Silk Embroidery Butterfly Robe: Chinese Red Silk Embroidery Butterfly Robe (VERY GOOD CONDITION) Chinese Rich Red Silk Embroidery Butterfly Robe Beautiful Vintage / Antique Chinese Rich Red Silk Embroidery Butterfly Robe 53 inches s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6290/333898/180417796_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718808669)
![Vintage Antique Chinese Silk Red Jacket ? Qing Dynasty: Vintage Antique Chinese Silk Red Jacket Qing Dynasty Condition is great ! Dimension? 33.5 in. high, 51 in. wide.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6290/333898/180417794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718988717)
![TWO FE ZANDI DAY OR COCKTAIL DRESSES, BEVERLY HILLS, 1980s: 1 gold lame' cheetah print dress w/ draped bow & silk lining, label "Fe Zandi"; 1 black & brown houndstooth day dress w/ long sleeve, draped skirt & original belt, label "Fe Zandi Beverly Hills", both](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![VALENTINO & VERSACE SKIRT SUIT, ITALY, 1980s: 2-pc pink & beige striped wool blend ribbed twill skirt suit, label “Valentino, very good; 1 scarlet textured wool crepe blazer w/ ribbed silk edging & cuffs, enameled gold tone buttons, label “Gi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686366_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![JACQUES HEIM & IRENE BLAZERS, PARIS & USA, 1940-1950s: 1 black wool blazer w/ silk velvet covered buttons, early 1950s, label “Jacques Heim”; 1 black wool jacket w/ silk lining, 1940s, label “Irene Exclusively for Neiman Marcus”, both exce](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686327_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
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![Lê Thị Lựu ‘Mother and Child’ silk art leads our five top auction results](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mother-and-Child.jpg)
Lê Thị Lựu ‘Mother and Child’ silk art leads our five top auction results
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![Silk panel from Elizabeth II’s coronation graces Dreweatts May 30-31 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hi-res-Silk-hanging-1.jpg)
Silk panel from Elizabeth II’s coronation graces Dreweatts May 30-31 sale
LONDON – A decorative portion of a historic silk panel, commissioned to hang in Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, will be auctioned at Dreweatts during its Fine Furniture sale, scheduled for Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31. The specially-woven panel was hung as a glorious backdrop, with a range of others, […]
![Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sea-Silk-Hat-Shawl-Gloves-1.jpg)
Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction
CHICAGO – On December 1, Hindman Auctions will offer sea silk, a highly coveted material, in a one-of-a-kind selection. The sale will offer a hat, shawl and pair of gloves made from knitted sea silk, a substance that is also known as byssus. The items are family heirlooms, which the owners date to around 1920, […]
![Historic Chinese silk scroll up for auction in France](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0425_YoungKangxi_lead.jpg)
Historic Chinese silk scroll up for auction in France
BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A section of a silk handscroll depicting a historically important trip by China’s longest-serving emperor is to go up for auction in France on Saturday. Two other Chinese pieces from private French collections will also go under the hammer on that day as part of a sale hosted by auctioneers Alain […]