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SUMMARY:three-sonia-rykiel-dresses-1970s - Date de vente : 01/12/2023
DESCRIPTION:Nom du lots : Three Sonia Rykiel Dresses\, 1970s \n\n\n\n\nAli
 cia Simeran was born in Mendoza\, in the heart of Argentina’s wine count
 ry. While attending Catholic school\, Alicia’s mother helped her constru
 ct a dress of her own design. Upon seeing this creation\, Alicia was insta
 ntly sent home by the principal for the risqué look. A love for the darin
 g was instilled in her from that moment on. She came to the United States 
 as a young woman with her husband\, raised her family\, and created a new 
 life in Chicago. Alicia began working for Missoni\, at the legendary depar
 tment store Bonwit Teller. She broke the rules by wearing pantsuits\, when
  the dress code requirement for women was skirts only. Once again\, Alicia
  was sent home to change. Alicia later discovered the fashion emporium\, U
 ltimo\, a boutique that was known for outfitting Chicago’s dangerously c
 hic. The boutique spoke her love of avant-garde design and provided her wi
 th just the palate she had longed for. Alicia relied on the legendary bout
 ique for nearly thirty years\, as it offered the unique and daring garment
 s she cherished. Alicia Simeran was truly an expert curator of fine thing
 s\, and Hindman Auctions is proud to showcase her impressive collection of
  advanced designer clothing that includes some of the most sought-after br
 ands in the fashion world.\n\n“Queen of Knits” Sonia Rykiel (1930-2016
 ) never intended to be a designer. Rykiel originally entered fashion to fi
 ll the niche of flattering and comfortable women’s knitwear–– a brea
 th of fresh air compared to the existing options\, which were almost unive
 rsally thick\, scratchy\, and shapeless. In 1962\, Rykiel designed her fir
 st dresses and sweaters with shrunken\, figure-hugging fits and high-cut a
 rmholes\, which she sold in her husband’s boutique on Paris’s Left Ban
 k. The “poor boy” sweater\, as it would soon become known\, was a near
 -instant phenomenon\, especially after Françoise Hardy wore one on the co
 ver of French Elle in 1963. Audrey Hepburn bought them in fourteen colors.
 \nRykiel designed for a sophisticated\, distinctly modern woman\, as she u
 nderstood women’s needs and desires in a way that male designers could n
 ot. She was integral to the development of the effortlessly chic “Parisi
 an” style. Her work is known for its restrained silhouettes and all-blac
 k styling\, many years before the minimalist wave associated with Belgian 
 and Japanese designers. Rykiel also popularized putting slogans onto cloth
 es. In 1971\, after reading a magazine article that described her as “se
 nsuous\,” Rykiel designed a sweater boldly emblazoned with the word. In 
 1974\, she was among the first to design garments intended to be worn insi
 de out–– the visible seams reminded her of the vaults of a cathedral. 
 In the decades following\, Rykiel’s success continued to grow. She intro
 duced children’s clothes and accessory collections\, as well as several 
 successful perfumes\, but it was a point of pride for Rykiel that she main
 tained creative autonomy by never licensing out her brand and designing on
 ly under her own name. Rykiel’s legacy as a singular force in design con
 tinues to empower women in fashion.\n\nTHE FIRST\nOversized\, long sleeve 
 foulard shell robe in floral-printed silk with tie at front neckline. Raw 
 edge details at armholes and side seams. Unlined.\nLabel: Sonia Rykiel/Ult
 imo\nSize: N/A\nCountry of Origin: Italy\n\nApproximate Measurements: \nC
 hest: 46"\nShoulders: 17"\nSleeve Length from Center Back Neckline: 29"\nL
 ength from Center Back Neckline: 50"\n\nTHE SECOND\nCollarless\, long slee
 ve shell robes in lightweight printed silk. No closure. Unlined. \nLabel:
  Sonia Rykiel/Ultimo\nSize: N/A\nCountry of Origin: Italy\n\nApproximate M
 easurements: \nChest: 30"\nShoulders: 16"\nSleeve Length from Center Back
  Neckline: 29"\nLength from Center Back Neckline: 52"\n\nTHE THIRD\nLong v
 est in horizontal stripe black/tan wool knit with button closures at side 
 seams.\nLabel: Sonia Rykiel/Ultimo\nSize: N/A\nCountry of Origin: Italy\n\
 nApproximate Measurements: \nChest: 28"\nShoulders: 15"\nLength from Cent
 er Back Neckline: 37"\n\nThis lot is located in Chicago.\nProperty From th
 e Personal Wardrobe of Alicia Simeran \n\nCondition:\n\nTHE FIRST\nThe ove
 rall condition is very good with light signs of wear. \n\nTHE SECOND\nThe
  overall condition is very good with light signs of wear. \n\nTHE THIRD\n
 The overall condition is good. Light signs of wear throughout. \n\nEveryt
 hing 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 absen
 ce 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\, imperfecti
 ons\, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above
 . To request additional working condition photos\, please email couturecr@
 hindmanauctions.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 a
 n auction.
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