Vintage Couture: The Chris Levin Collection

Live Auction, 16 May 2013

Chris Levin
  • An assortment of daywear and evening gown designs from 1970 to 1986


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 1 000 - 1 500
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

1970-1986
sheet sizes vary

Notes

These drawings are examples of the first step in the design process. The clients, after approving the designs, had to stand for their first 'toile' fitting to establish a template of their body shape, the designs were then turned into patterns before finally putting scissors to fabric. After this, invariably, three or four further fittings would take place until the garment was complete.



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