This week, we’re bringing your attention to the Designer Fashion: Men’s auction at Chiswick Auctions, London happening on Tuesday 7 September from 10:30am.
If you’re into haute couture but can’t afford the prices, second-hand could be the way to indulge your passion. We regularly pop into high street charity shops, but rarely – if ever – come across designer labels. Buying at specialist auctions like this one is a guaranteed opportunity.
We’ve picked out 10 of the 278 lots that will be coming under the auctioneer’s hammer; menswear items that Justin (and I to a certain extent) would happily don. There are a few outfits that I could see Elton John wearing… I’ve chosen not to highlight any of those ones… however, if that’s your kettle of fish…
Be aware, at this auction, a Buyer’s Premium of 25% on the hammer price + VAT on that commission is charged on the first £500K and 12% + VAT on the balance thereafter. There’ll be a further 1% online bidding surcharge for lot(s) purchased on Chiswick Live (the auctions own live bidding platform).
Customers bidding through the-saleroom.com are liable for a 4.95% surcharge on the hammer price, plus VAT. Customers bidding through Invaluable.com or Liveauctioneers.com are liable for a 5% surcharge on the hammer price, plus VAT.
Lot 5: Prada red Canapa canvas travel bag
Est: £200 – £300
Prada Red Canapa Canvas Travel Bag, beige canvas, red leather trim and handles, silver tone hardware
48 w x 32 h x 20 d cm
Includes keys, padlock, clochette and luggage tag
Lot 54: Dolce & Gabbana blue distressed denim jacket – size 44
Estimate: £60 – £80
Dolce & Gabbana Blue Distressed Denim Jacket, red tartan wool lined, labelled size 44
47cm chest, 61cm long
Lot 75: Alexander McQueen indigo blue straight leg jean – size 44
Estimate: £70 – £100
Alexander McQueen Indigo Blue Straight Leg Jean, blue embroidered logo, labelled size 44, c.2006
39cm waist, 118cm long
Lot 103: Louis Vuitton khaki cup tote weekender bag
Estimate: £100 – £200
Louis Vuitton Khaki Cup Tote Weekender Bag, rubberised vinyl, yellow canvas logo trim and handles. 60 w x 44 h x 25.5 d cm
Lot 135: Fendi Brown faux patchwork throw
Estimate: £70 – £100
Fendi Brown Faux Patchwork Throw, faux leather and shearling.135cm wide, 170cm long
Lot 138: Three Dolce & Gabbana belts – sizes 80, 85 & 90
Estimate: £80 – £120
Three Dolce & Gabbana Belts, white suede with silver tone hardware, labelled size 90, metallic grey logo with silver tone hardware, labelled size 85 and brown python with silver tone hardware, labelled size 80 (3)
Lot 162: Prada beige bucket hat – size S
Estimate: £70 – £90
Prada Beige Bucket Hat, embroidered brand logo, labelled size small. 58cm circumference
Lot 218: Thierry Mugler black zip sports jacket – size M
Estimate: £60 – £80
Thierry Mugler Black Zip Sports Jacket, silver tone hardware, labelled size medium
60cm chest, 57cm long
Lot 263: Hermés orange Oran H logo baseball cap
Estimate: £200 – £300
Hermés Orange Oran H Logo Baseball Cap, leather, embroidered ‘H’ logo, labelled size 58
Lot 274: Three Hermès blue silk print ties
Estimate: £80 – £120
Three Hermès Blue Silk Print Ties, spot and check print (3)
