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Get ready for the Augusta Auctions vintage fashion sale on June 18, 2025. This designer vintage clothing auction features antique garments, museum deaccessioned couture, and rare fashion treasures from top collections. As a result, it’s a must-attend event for collectors, curators, and vintage fashion fans alike.

The annual summer solstice sale is known for offering fresh-to-market pieces from major institutions. For example, this year’s highlights include items from the Brooklyn Museum and the International Quilt Museum. In addition, select vintage store stock and private collections add variety and depth.

This year’s vintage fashion auction is packed with museum-quality garments and textiles sourced from esteemed institutions like the Brooklyn Museum and the International Quilt Museum, as well as carefully curated vintage store stock and private collections.

Highlights from the Augusta Auctions Vintage Fashion Sale:

  • Early 1940s Zoot Suit – A rare streetwear gem reflecting American cultural history.

  • Issey Miyake “Hello Pleats” Dress – Spring/Summer 1991 innovation in textile art.

  • Archival Geoffrey Beene Evening Gowns – Timeless silhouettes with refined detail.

  • 16th to 18th Century Textiles – From the Brooklyn Museum collection.

  • International Quilt Museum Deaccessions – Textile history in vivid color and form.

  • Vintage Lingerie & Eveningwear – 1920s silk, 1930s lamé, and beaded gowns.

Additional fashion icons featured in the sale include: Chanel, Valentino, Jean Patou, Bob Mackie, Bonnie Cashin, Cardin, Galanos, Versace, Christian Lacroix, Comme des Garçons, Yves Saint Laurent, and more.

Also included are:

  • Victorian & Edwardian fashion (gowns, corsets, undergarments)

  • Antique and traditional global textiles

  • 20th-century opera coats and capes

  • Designer handbags, gloves, hats, and fine & bakelite jewelry

Whether you’re bidding or browsing, the Augusta Auctions vintage fashion sale is a rare opportunity to connect with fashion history in wearable form.

🗓 Auction Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2025
🔗 View the full catalog: https://augusta-auction.com/auction/143

Collage featuring vintage fashion sale highlights including early 1940s zoot suit, Issey Miyake pleated dress, Irish crochet, 1930s velvet evening gown, and bakelite jewelry.