Five Karl Lagerfeld Items: Three Handbags, Two Scarves, 1980-90s

This lot contains three bags and two silk scarves.

THE FIRST
Brown leather flap bag with gold-tone clasp at the front in the shape of an abstract fan with "KL" in the middle (for Karl Lagerfeld). The bag comes with a removable shoulder strap in brown leather. Item retains the Marshall Field's retail label listing the price at $550.00.
Label: Karl Lagerfeld Paris Made in France
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
12.5" L x 7.5" H x 2.5" W
20.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Brown leather
Trim: Gold-tone metal
Lining: Black leather
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Brown leather
Interior details: One main compartment with a zipper pocket
Additions: Removable strap
Country of origin: France

THE SECOND
Red leather envelop-shaped bag with a gold-tone closure at the front in the shape of a wax seal featuring the head of a woman and "Karl Lagefeld Paris" with two fans. The bag comes with a removable red leather strap. Item retains the Marshall Field's retail label listing the price at $544.00.
Label: Karl Lagerfeld Paris Made in France
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
12" L x 8" H x 2" W
20" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Red leather
Trim: Gold-tone metal
Lining: Black leather
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Red leather
Interior details: One main compartment with a zipper pocket
Additions: Removable strap
Country of origin: France

THE THIRD
Tan leather shoulder bag edged with scalloped black leather and finished with a removable gold-tone "Mardi Gras"-style bead cross-body strap.
Label: Karl Lagerfeld Paris Made in France
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
7.5" L x 4.5" H x 2.5" W
18.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Tan leather
Trim: Black leather
Lining: Black fabric
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Gold-tone beads
Interior details: One main compartment with a zipper pocket
Additions: Removable strap
Country of origin: France

THE FOURTH
Square silk scarf printed with scene of people wearing history clothing.
Label (within the print): Karl Lagerfeld

Approximate Measurements:
33" x 34"

THE FIFTH
Square silk scarf printed with scene of people wearing historic clothing.
Label (within the print): Karl Lagerfeld

Approximate Measurements:
33" x 34"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good as the bag appears unused, but the leather features light surface scratches from age and storage.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good as the bag appears unused, but the leather features light surface scratches from age and storage.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with some light wear on the surface from age.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good with minor wear.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good with minor wear.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Five Karl Lagerfeld Items: Three Handbags, Two Scarves, 1980-90s

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