Wool Fashion
![TWO LINEN OR WOOL WALKING ENSEMBLES, 1912: 2-pc cream linen walking suit w/ padded pearl cotton embroidery in floral & spray w/ eyelets, probably Philippines, (slip N/I) very good; 2-pc walking or traveling suit of black & white houndstooth wo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Vintage Missoni For Bloomingdales Sweater Coat SET: A two-piece woven wool set of vintage Missoni Italian designer knitwear, featuring a multi-colored sweater and sweater coat. The set combines dark hues with maroon, blue, and red. It includes (1) turt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691996_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![PIERRE CARDIN WOOL DAY DRESS, PARIS, 1960s: 2-pc yellow wool blend day dress c/o bodice w/ draped self-bow & skirt w/ gimp, label “Pierre Cardin Designed in Paris for Miss Bonwit”, very good. Measurements & condition report available up](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686440_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![DIOR & COMME DES GARCONS WOOL SWEATERS, PARIS, A/W 2001: 1 black & white Kirigami printed wool sweater, A/W 2001 label “Comme des Garcons”; 1 black, white & red lambswool blend argyle sweater, label “Christian Dior”, both very good. Measurem](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686341_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE DAY OR DINNER DRESSES, NEW YORK, 1909-1919: 1 day dress of black wool/silk bombazine, cuffs, cummerbund & hem trimmed w/ black satin, collar/insert & lower sleeves of fine black mm lace, black floral embroidered applique & jet ornament, c. 1908](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686409_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO BILL BLASS ENSEMBLES, USA, 1980-1990: All w/ label “Bill Blass”: 2-pc charcoal & cream flecked wool blend tweed skirt suit, 1980s, excellent; 2-pc cream textured wool ensemble c/o sheath dress & belted coat w/ original price tag o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686353_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO UNGARO MINI DRESSES, PARIS, 1980-1990s: 1 resist printed orange & white ribbed silk minidress w/ CF buttons & self-covered belt, “Ungaro, Solo Donna”, excellent; 1 white wool twill w/ green pinstripe day dress, silk lining, “Ungar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686430_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![COLLECTION OF DESIGNER SEPARATES, FRANCE & ITALY, 1980-1990s: 1 navy blue wool broadcloth skirt w/ black kid leather waistband, label “Jacques Molko”; 1 printed pink silk satin blouse w/ asymmetrical ruched front, label “Valentino Boutique”; 1 bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686354_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![WOOL WEDDING COAT & LINEN FROCK COAT, c. 1885 & c. 1840: 1 wedding coat of black wool twill w/ brown silk braid edging & black silk twill lining, 1885, very good; 1 frock coat of natural colored linen w/ notched collar, vest pocket, piped collar, CF & cuffs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO VINTAGE DAY DRESSES & ONE ENSEMBLE, 1960-1970s: 1 mid century modern long sleeve double knit yellow, blue & tangerine erratic diamond geometric print dress w/ original tie belt, excellent; 2-pc belted navy synthetic twill dress & coat ensemble, dre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686439_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![GIANNI VERSACE WOOL DAY DRESS, ITALY, 1990s: Purple wool long sleeve dress w/ turtleneck & geometric layered skirt, label “Gianni Versace”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686328_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![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)
![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)
![The "Wool" in Technicolor: The "Wool" in TechnicolorBlack wool jacket by Utah Tailoring Designer with chevron technicolor. Silk lined, belt closure, and reinforced belt holes. 33" in length from collar to hem. Great for an outd](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/213/333099/180030619_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393571)
![Ladies Bloomingdales Suit Coat - 100% Wool w/Dyed Red Fox Collar: Ladies Bloomingdales Suit Coat - 100% Wool w/Dyed Red Fox CollarDramatic black ladies suit jacket with labeled fox collar dyed in a red color with black tips. Jacket is a size 12, is labeled 100% wool](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/213/333099/180030774_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393571)
![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)
![NINA RICCI & VERSACE DAY DRESSES, PARIS & ITALY, 1990s: 3-pc day dress, blazer & belt c/o bicolor pink & black fitted linen sheath dress w/ slender SH straps & pink blazer w/ flat bows to SHs, B&W belt, both labeled “Nina Ricci Boutique, Paris”; 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686357_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)
![COLLECTION OF MENSWEAR, LONDON & USA, 1927-1947: 1 waistcoat of grey wool w/ shell buttons & metal buckle, grey twill silk stripe back & white cotton lining, label “Wetzel, New York”, dated March 4, 1947; 1 tuxedo jacket of white lightweight](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO IRENE SKIRT SUITS, USA, c. 1947-1953: Both w/ label “Irene”: 1 blue heathered wool skirt suit w/ pair crescent self-panel applique, c. 1953, excellent; 1 striped brown wool skirt suit w/ chevron pieced pocket tabs & functional & d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686337_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
News about Wool Fashion
![Christopher Wool exhibit at Guggenheim through Jan. 22](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014_0102_ChristopherWool3_lead.jpg)
Christopher Wool exhibit at Guggenheim through Jan. 22
NEW YORK – The Guggenheim Museum’s comprehensive retrospective of the influential American artist Christopher Wool will remain on view through Jan. 22. From his early use of bold text and patterns to his recent abstract works created through collage, erasure and digital manipulation, Wool’s largely monochrome paintings, photographs and works on paper conduct a dynamic […]
![Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Star.jpg)
Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction
NEW YORK – In the 1960s, Alexander Calder (1898-1976) was ready for a new challenge. Having mastered kinetic sculpture and jewelry, he began working with some of France’s most renowned tapestry ateliers in Aubusson, not far from his home in Saché. He was no stranger to textile art, having already handcrafted several of his own […]
![Steve Allison collection of Gaetano Pesce works comes to Lyon & Turnbull April 25-26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175003306_1_x.jpeg)
Steve Allison collection of Gaetano Pesce works comes to Lyon & Turnbull April 25-26
LONDON – A cache of works by the Italian architect, artist, and designer Gaetano Pesce (1939-2024) will be offered at Lyon & Turnbull this month. The collection, among the largest in the UK, was formed by the photographer and graphic designer Steve Allison (b. 1948-). The sale runs Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. […]
![Logan Maxwell Hagege headlines Moran’s Art of the American West sale March 12](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/172198604_1_x.jpeg)
Logan Maxwell Hagege headlines Moran’s Art of the American West sale March 12
MONROVIA, Calif. — John Moran Auctioneers presents its first Art of the American West sale of 2024 on Tuesday, March 12 with more than 380 lots ranging from historic to contemporary. The sale includes western bronzes, paintings, Navajo and Pueblo jewelry, Navajo textiles, and Acoma and Zia pottery. The catalog is now open for bidding […]