Fashion Icon Auctions Rare Couture Pieces
13th June 2012 A fascination for and a collector of superb couture, Daphne Guinness has assembled an amazing array of designer clothes and accessories. Some of her iconic pieces were a feature at The Museum at FIT in New York City (reviewed on Eyestylist 1st October 2011). Now in honour of her dear friend Isabella Blow, Guinness is auctioning her wardrobe to benefit the Isabella Blow Foundation. Blow was a great champion of British designers, and both women were close to the late Alexander McQueen. More than one hundred items, including designs by Chanel, Balenciaga, Prada, Dior, Alaïa, and McQueen will be auctioned on 27th June at Christie’s South Kensington in London. The sale is a rare opportunity to capture a moment of style history, and benefit Blow’s Foundation, which supports new and emerging fashion talent. www.christies.com JG
