SCHIAPARELLI & BALENCIAGA, TWO RED BLOUSES

THE FIRST
Double-layer short sleeve blouse: sheer red pleated polyester chiffon outer layer; attached camisole underlayer in silk crêpe de chine, printed with a black & white Man Ray photograph. Spread collar with single gold-tone metal button closure at neck. Cap sleeves with gathering. A-line silhouette to outer layer. Fabric-covered button & loop closures at back neck. Partially lined.

Label: Schiaparelli
Size Label: 38F
Date: 2020's
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Sleeve (center back neck to sleeve hem): 12“ca
Chest: 38“
Waist: 38“
Hips: 39“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26“

THE SECOND
Oversized trapeze blouse in cardinal red polyester crêpe. Tall pleated stand collar with a ruffled edge. Full-length raglan dolman sleeves with pleated ruffle cuffs; extended tie closures at cuffs. Extended tie closures at back neckline. Slightly curved hemline. Unlined.

Label: Balenciaga
Size Label: 36
Date: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18“
Sleeve (center back neck to sleeve hem): 34“
Chest: 66“
Waist: 60"
Hips: 62“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 28“

Condition
Condition: THE FIRSTThe overall condition is excellent. Little to no signs of wear.THE SECONDThe overall condition is good to very good. Faint discoloration & residue marks concentrated at interior of collar & back neckline, top edge of collar ruffle, interior of cuffs, edges of cuff ruffles, and one faint mark at front hem.Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@freemansauction.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.