Yves Saint Laurent Music Note Suit

OK. Bit of a murky weathered Monday, but finally here we are with some of the donations from the AMAZING designer bag mentioned loooong ago.
Another funky YSL 2 piece suit for your viewing pleasure. (Yes Yes I know that it has been at least 3 months since the other spotty YSL suit was posted and sold, but we needed things looked at, to the get the best money for you and for Trinity!)

This one is rather 80's and the frills and pattern take it from simple suit and fun and funky.
Musical black and white print rayon and while the jacket is lined the skirt is not.

Our price £150

Size 10 (eur 38)
This skirt suit has no defects, but the zip on the skirt is stiff. It does work though. Just needs some 'oiling' with a pencil. (handy trick that)
Ruffled peplum and shawl collar. Jacket has shiny black plastic button closures.
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche label

Monochrome is always in fashion, so why not invest in some vintage YSL black and white?

Bye for now
BG

Remember Part 2 - We haven't forgotten...Yet!

So yes I know, we still have some items mentioned to show off to you. You know the ones mentioned in this blog.

Hopefully next week a new post about them will be up!

I know we said that before, but as you know, good things come to those who wait! (Plus doing this job, you do get easily distracted!)

Bye for now
BG

BB of DD - Yves Saint Laurent Suit

This is my favourite out of the whole bag of treats.

Yves Saint Laurent (although the label is now just Saint Laurent) is famed for bringing the tuxedo suit for woman to the forefront of fashion. Now this isn't a tuxedo suit, but it is just as lush!

Polka dotted navy 2 piece skirt suit is very 60's (but we think it is actually early 90's)
From the YSL diffusion line Variation, we can imagine Audrey Hepburn cavorting about in Roman Holiday in this....

Ok, so this is Givenchy and not YSL but you get my drift....

Jacket and skirt are in great condition.
The jacket is front fastening. The skirt has a zip up the back and both are fully lined in navy acetate.
Size 10 (eur 38)
This can be dressed up with heels for a polished look or add some flats for a smart casual outfit.

Own this piece of classic YSL clothing for £200

Words cannot express how much I love this outfit. And so did the friends in the know when they were checking it to value it. We all LOVE IT!

Bye for now
BG

Bumper Bag of Designer Donations

You know how I love a good bag of donations, (and some awesome amazing alliteration in the title!), well today we got one and the lovely donor lady signed up to Gift aid so she gets extra good bonus points! HURRAH!

Not only were the garments vintage/retro they are also designer, which helps us raise money for Trinity Hospice.

We do get people in buying for TV (BBC television centre is only up the road. Well, was. I mean it is. It is still there but the people are not. Oh you know what I mean....) and so the very stylised stuff went first. Instant 70's outfit done.
Brook Green also gets a few students about who love to play with mixing high street with funky retro items.
Finally we get the fashionistas who know to invest in certain items. (Not bragging, but we do get fab pieces in....OK yes yes we are bragging, just a little bit.)

When we get in items which are collectible or we are unsure on how to price, we have some friends in the know, who help us out so we can get the best price for Trinity Hospice.

This bag today was full of interesting pieces. Hurrah! (again)
Harrods own brand evening dress (C1970s), Kenzo jacket (C1980s), Yves Saint Laurent (now just Saint Laurent) polka dot suit, Gianni Versace shirt and Marianne Fassler bits.
I would snap up the YSL suit if it wasn't a size 10!

Going to focus on each piece later once I can get some photos and some pricing details.

Of course I can't leave you without something for your eyes, so it's video time....
Fashion. Hmmmm I know you think I'm going to post some more Bowie (I was so very tempted, but it is middle of the week and everyone needs a perk up) so gone for some Flight of the Conchords.

Although our fashion is not dangerous. Just FABULOUS!


 
Bye for now
BG