SH250 Japanese Design from the Wardrobe of Lee Lin Chin

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

metallic pink, grey, and white swirling hibiscus print, with oversized exposed reversible zip, black mesh lining with concealed internal zip, raw hemline, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $295 Incl BP

Undercover Jun Takahashi

silk rayon blend jersey with handkerchief hem, applied silk acrylic corset in printed lip pattern to front with bodice silhouette to back, contrast peter pan collar with keyhole neckline, labelled ‘Undercover Co. ltd, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size 1, fits S/M

• EStimate $400 - $600

Comme des Garcons

sheer cream nylon with ruched floral applique to front, folded shirt collar, short sleeves, concealed side pockets to skirt, and full button down closure, labelled ‘Comme des Garcons’

Measurements:

fits S/M

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $245 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

dark navy grey cotton with contrast white stitching, tuxedo pleated front below grandad collar, 3/4 length sleeves, button down closure with belted waist, ‘Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Man, made in Japan’ Pink label

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $245 Incl BP

Facetasm Tokyo

backless tuxedo top with crossback straps and frog buttons, wide leg pants with slip pockets to sides, labelled ‘Facetasm’

Measurements:

size 1, fits S

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $245 Incl BP

Sun Sea Japan

beige button down full sleeve shirt with maroon windowpane check grid, above contrast navy and white check pants with side pockets and zip closure to front, labelled ‘Sun Sea, made in Japan’ (A/F missing belt)

Measurements:

fits S/M

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $393 Incl BP

Anrealage

royal violet polka dot pattern with two flap pockets to sides, concealed button up fastening to front and custom blurred top button, labelled ‘Anrealage, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size 0, fits XS/S

• EStimate $250 - $450
• sold $245 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

orange, black and cream plaid with clear PVC trim to skirt panels, concealed side zip closure, frayed hemline, orange lining, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $295 Incl BP

Comme des Garcons Robe de Chambre

caramel brown, panelled A-line cut, concealed side zip with button fastening, fully lined, labelled ‘robe de chambre, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size M, fits S

• EStimate $200 - $300

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

khaki green, banded waist with exposed zipper detailing above sunray pleated skirt, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size SS, fits XS/S

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $515 Incl BP

Vivienne Westwood

black virgin wool with fishtail kick pleat, fully lined, signature button detail fastening to back, labelled ‘Vivienne Westwood, made in Italy’

Measurements:

labelled size 40, fits S

• EStimate $300 - $500

Undercover

metallic grey with asymmetrical stitched panels, notched lapels, flap pockets to front, grey silk georgette trim details to lining, labelled ‘Undercover’

Measurements:

fits size S

• EStimate $600 - $800

Comme des Garcons

white and cream cotton, with ruffle and knife pleat detail, adjustable buckle fastenings (A/F missing label, few water stain marks)

Measurements:

fits S/M

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $184 Incl BP

Comme des Garcons

white tulle waist with exposed boning, concealed hook eye closure to front, sheer skirt with floral embroidery and ruffle detail, labelled ‘Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $200 - $300
• sold $393 Incl BP

Comme des Garcons

with scarf tie collar, labelled ‘Comme des Garcons, made in France’, together with a Romeo Gigli white cotton shirt with pleated collar and French cuffs, labelled ‘Romeo Gigli, made in Italy’ (2)

Measurements:

size M

• EStimate $150 - $250
• sold $233 Incl BP

Paul Smith

white cotton with bib and bow tie collar, together with a Victoire Paris white collared button down shirt, and an Angelisme Japan white checkered button down shirt (3)

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $120 - $180
• sold $270 Incl BP

Tao Comme des Garcons

deep violet cotton linen blend, layered bell sleeves, bow front tie, open draped back with adjustable drawstring ties, labelled ‘t a o, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $250 - $450
• sold $147 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

pink, purple and black distressed long-line openwork knit, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $491 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

metallic khaki and gold ombre dye, distressed cut outs and safety pin detail to crew neckline, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’ (A/F minor pulling to thread)

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $250 - $450
• sold $233 Incl BP

Comme des Garcons

charcoal grey with silver diagonal zip detail to front, labelled ‘Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $200 - $400

Matsuda Yukio Kobayashi

black wool blend with green and burnt orange felted wool detail to neckline and sleeves, labelled ‘Matsuda, Yukio Kobayashi, made in Japan’

Measurements:

fits S

• EStimate $80 - $120
• sold $79 Incl BP

Comme des Garcons

black satin with scoop neck inverted drop sleeve detail (A/F minor pulls to fabric)

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $150 - $250

Number (nine)

dark navy with exposed stitching and raw hemline, three pockets to front with mismatched button down front, together with a black, cropped vest with double breasted fastening (2)

Measurements:

fits S

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $319 Incl BP

Vivienne Westwood

ivory taffeta with hand painted red tulip flower print, shawl collar to jacket with cinched waist, wide folded cuff sleeves, custom buttons, peachy pink lining, labelled ‘Vivienne Westwood London, made in England’ (A/F small stain left collar)

Measurements:

jacket labelled size 8, skirt labelled size 10, fits S

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $245 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

maroon treated polyester, structured jacket with cinched waist and notched lapels, single button closure, unlined exposed stitching, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’ (A/F general wear consistent with age)

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $344 Incl BP

Complice Italy

pastel pea green wool, the jacket with three button closure, slim notched lapels, the skirt with box pleats and concealed side zip, labelled ‘Complice, made in Italy, 100% wool’ (A/F light wear to colour)

Measurements:

fits S

• EStimate $300 - $500

Comme des Garcons

pale green sheer chiffon with ivory openwork crochet top, (A/F altered straps to slip)

Measurements:

fits M

• EStimate $250 - $450

Byblos Italy

lime green and pale pink to reverse, pointed folded collar, button down closure, slip pockets to sides, 3/4 length sleeves, labelled ‘Byblos, made in Italy’

Measurements:

labelled size 40, fits S/M

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $209 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

green, blue and red tartan boiled wool, with peplum waist and zip front closure, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan, 100% wool’

Measurements:

fits S

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $295 Incl BP

Comme des Garcons

striped beige grey with padded shoulders, round neck with ivory button down front closure

Measurements:

size M

• EStimate $150 - $250
• sold $86 Incl BP

Tsumori Chisato

white cotton with wide folded collar, printed silk contrast folded cuff to cropped sleeves, custom painted buttons, labelled ‘Tsumori Chisato, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size 2, fits S/M

• EStimate $80 - $120

Zandra Rhodes London

ivory embroidered mesh with openwork lace trims, puff sleeves, pearl button closure to back, labelled ‘Zandra Rhodes’, together with another unmarked Japanese mustard yellow blouse with ruffle bib (2)

Measurements:

labelled size 40, fits S/M

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $233 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

white, with padded shoulders, notched lapels, cinched waist, two flap pockets, and single button closure, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan, 100% cotton’

Measurements:

size XS

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $184 Incl BP

Mercibeaucoup Japan

cotton wool blend mustard yellow and brown woven pattern, with brown trim and custom button embellishment, dropped crotch, green striped elasticated suspender straps with gold hardware, labelled ‘mercibeaucoup, made in Japan’

Measurements:

fits M

• EStimate $250 - $450
• sold $245 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

beige cotton with white lace pattern placket, sculptural gathered waist with single vent, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan, 100% cotton’

Measurements:

size M

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $466 Incl BP

White Mountaineering Tokyo

folded shawl collar with concealed placket and fabric covered buttons, applied green rope trim embellishment, front and breast zip pockets, labelled ‘White Mountaineering, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $233 Incl BP

Undercover Jun Takahashi

camel brown silk cotton blend with concealed zippers to collar, shoulder sleeves and side panels, elasticated band to back, with satin bow ties, labelled ‘Undercover, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size 1, fits S

• EStimate $300 - $500

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

cherry red boiled wool, with silver tone exposed zips and press studs, belted waist with buckle fastening, frayed lining to sleeve cuffs, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan, 100% wool’

Measurements:

size S

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $368 Incl BP

Comme des Garcons

red, fuchsia, and salmon with orange notched lapels, partially lined, button down closure (A/F missing label)

Measurements:

fits S/M

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $393 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

wool blend, round collar, with patch pockets to breast and waist, frayed detailing throughout, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan, 100% cotton’

Measurements:

fits S/M

• EStimate $500 - $700

Undercover Jun Takahashi

red with navy blue boat neck contrast panel and nude sheer trim, open side slits with zip to one side, labelled ‘Undercover, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size 1, fits S/M

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $123 Incl BP

Austin Reed Regent Street

red virgin wool with black contrast collar, red lining, flap pockets to front, button down closure with concealed placket, labelled ‘Austin Reed Regent Street, made in England’

Measurements:

size 10

• EStimate $250 - $450

Comme des Garcons Robe de Chambre

cherry red, folded collar with notched lapels, button down closure to front, padded flap pockets accentuating to hips, raw edge scallop hem, unlined, labelled ‘robe de chambre, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size L, fits S

• EStimate $300 - $500

Red Wool English Duffle Coat

with ivory wooden toggle buttons, oversized patch pockets and gathered sleeve detailing, tartan lining, labelled ‘pure wool, made in England’

Measurements:

fits M

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $245 Incl BP

Numero Ventuno No.21

with white contrast stitching and custom black No.21 button down closure, notched lapels, two slip pockets to sides, labelled ‘No. 21’

Measurements:

fits M

• EStimate $400 - $600

Comme des Garcons Shirt

dark bottle green, collarless button down with applied khaki green tabs, labelled ‘Comme des Garcons SHIRT, 100% cotton, made in France’

Measurements:

size M

• EStimate $100 - $200

Issey Miyake

dark navy wool blend, with collarless neckline and silk blend micro pleated panels to front, button down closure, labelled ‘Issey Miyake, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size XS, fits S

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $184 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

black virgin wool with black satin peak lapels, upturned cuffs with four button detail, slashed vents to shoulder blades, aged metal embellished button chain fastening to front, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan, 100% wool’

Measurements:

labelled size SS, fits XS/S

• EStimate $250 - $450
• sold $245 Incl BP

Comme des Garcons

dark navy striped worsted wool and silk blend, draped folder collar, concealed hook eye closure to front, frayed cap shoulders with gathered underarm vents, draped handkerchief hem, labelled ‘Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

fits size S

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $184 Incl BP

Miyao Tokyo

black cotton canvas folded collar, two slip pockets to waist, silver tone buttons, the pants cropped with metal studs, labelled ‘Miyao, 100% cotton, made in Japan’

Measurements:

fits size S/M

• EStimate $400 - $600

Yohji Yamamoto

white cotton with wide folded collar, concealed button placket, two slip pockets to sides, chrome splice buckle waist belt, knee length, labelled ‘Yohji Yamamoto, 100% cotton, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size 2, fits M

• EStimate $150 - $250
• sold $92 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

khaki green with wide folded collar, panelled wool inserts, aged metal oversized zip with press studs and button up closure, labelled ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size SS, fits XS/S

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $920 Incl BP

Sue Undercover Jun Takahashi

black corduroy with notched lapels, black custom buttons with belted waist fastening, two slip pockets to sides, green plaid wool to back panel and underarms, labelled ‘SueUndercover, made in Japan’

Measurements:

size 1

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $245 Incl BP

Comme des Garcons

black virgin wool, with press stud fastening and hook eye, labelled ‘Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’, together with an unmarked navy worsted wool shawl lapel suiting halter vest (2)

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $196 Incl BP

Mirjam Nuver

black triangular mesh with grosgrain band, labelled ‘Mirjam Nuver, designed and handmade in Amsterdam’

• EStimate $200 - $300
• sold $442 Incl BP

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons

the kitten heel brogues in black leather switching dots with lace up front, the other mules in black distressed suede and snakeskin with gunmetal spikes, stacked heel, both stamped ‘Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’ (2)

Measurements:

labelled size S, XS

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $295 Incl BP

Four Pairs of Lace Up Shoes

Junya Watanabe brown pressed crocodile print leather with suede trims, Comme des Garcons red suede leather, Margaret Howell idea olive patent leather brogues, Doc Martens mustard yellow laceups (4)

Measurements:

fits size 35/36

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $344 Incl BP

Three Pairs of Sandals

Comme des Garcons silver leather platform slingback mules with buckle detail, Romeo Gigli black leather platforms with bow detail, Cedric Charlier black leather slides with ruffled bow detail (3)

Measurements:

fits size 35/36

• EStimate $150 - $250
• sold $393 Incl BP

Anteprima

red patent leather, the other in electric blue satin, together with a pair of cream Yohji Yamamoto leather pointed slip ons (3)

Measurements:

fits size 35/36

• EStimate $120 - $180
• sold $110 Incl BP

Yohji Yamamoto

black worsted wool with zip, together with a pair of black Undercover wool trousers with utility belt, and a pair of Mercibeaucoup navy wool cropped pants with button details (3)

Measurements:

fits XS/S

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $319 Incl BP

Undercover

cream wool with oversized gold buttons to front, tulle insert panel with exposed light brown lining, slip pockets, embroidered chain link belt ties to interior, labelled ‘Undercover, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size 1, fits S/M

• EStimate $1,200 - $1,800

Undercover Jun Takahashi

red satin with pearl white contrast inserts, two slip pockets and zipper closure to front, red and white striped elasticated banding to waist, cuffs and collar, labelled ‘Undercover Jun Takahashi, made in Japan’, unworn, with original tags

Measurements:

labelled size 1, fits S/M

• EStimate $2,000 - $2,500

Undercover

terracotta red silk and cashmere blend with open slits to shoulders, sides and back, bow tie detail, button down closure to front, embroidered with suit of cards motifs, red silk lining, labelled ‘Undercover’

Measurements:

labelled size 1, fits S/M

• EStimate $300 - $500

Facetasm

circular cut with box pleats, two concealed slip pockets to side, flap pockets to back, sheer leopard print lining to legs, labelled ‘Facetasm, made in Japan’, unworn, with original tags

Measurements:

labelled size S

• EStimate $500 - $700

Jean Paul Gaultier

black with cream piping and fringed tassel, stamped ‘Jean Paul Gaultier’

Measurements:

length 90 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500

Undercover

jade green cotton with PVC insert and detachable press stud tan leather belt, storm shield vent to back, concealed button placket, slits to arms and pocket, printed text detail, labelled ‘Undercover’

Measurements:

labelled size 1

• EStimate $600 - $800

Comme des Garcons tricot

designed by Tao Kurihara, stamped ‘tricot Comme des Garcons, made in Japan’

Measurements:

labelled size 22

• EStimate $300 - $500