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Kerry Taylor Auctions’ June 17 Sale Features Marianne Faithfull, Zandra Rhodes & Historic Fashion

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Kerry Taylor Auctions is set to hold one of the year’s most exciting fashion auctions on June 17, 2025, offering collectors a rare chance to acquire garments of lasting cultural and historical significance. The sale features the wardrobes and archives of iconic figures such as Marianne Faithfull, Zandra Rhodes, and a curated portion of the Anne-Marie Sherwood Collection of historic dress. This event is a must for lovers of vintage fashion, fashion historians, and serious collectors alike.

Marianne Faithfull’s Fashion Archive: Bold Elegance at Auction

One of the standout moments in this June 2025 Kerry Taylor auction is the offering of 20 garments from the personal wardrobe of Marianne Faithfull. The British singer, actress, and style icon left a legacy of striking fashion that balanced gothic minimalism with classic elegance. This fashion auction provides a rare opportunity to acquire pieces that reflect her unique aesthetic and cross-disciplinary influence in music, art, and couture.

Zandra Rhodes Personal Archive Sale: 60 Years of British Fashion Design

Dame Zandra Rhodes makes fashion history with the first public sale of garments from her personal archive. Featuring 92 lots, this release spans her remarkable 60-year career, highlighting her signature hand-printed textiles, saturated color, and imaginative design.

Standout items include:

  • The 1969 black felt “Circle” coat

  • Beaded eveningwear and satin jackets

  • A chiffon gown worn by Princess Diana

All proceeds benefit the Zandra Rhodes Foundation, dedicated to preserving her design legacy.

“Each one hand-printed and handmade in my London studio,” Rhodes shares. “Now they will find new homes around the world thanks to Kerry Taylor Auctions.”

Anne-Marie Sherwood Collection: 18th–20th Century Historic Dress

For students of fashion history, the first installment of the Anne-Marie Sherwood Collection is a true highlight of this historic dress auction. With 26 lots dating from the 1700s through the early 1900s, this selection includes:

  • Spitalfields silk gowns

  • 18th-century stays

  • French brocades

  • Mid-19th-century printed cottons

Each piece provides rare insight into the materials, silhouettes, and techniques of past centuries. For collectors and curators, this grouping is a scholarly treasure.

Additional Highlights from the June 2025 Kerry Taylor Fashion Auction

In addition to the three featured collections, this vintage fashion auction includes exceptional items from across fashion history:

  • Lagerfeld-era Chanel, including Métiers d’Art runway pieces

  • Couture by Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and Jean Paul Gaultier

  • Early 20th-century haute couture from Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Christian Dior

  • Seven garments from the House of Worth (c.1885–1908), honoring Charles Frederick Worth’s 200th birth anniversary

  • Rare early fashion items, such as:

    • A 1620s gentleman’s ruffler worn by Sir Edwin Rich

    • A 1780s oxblood silk gown

    • A pair of early 18th-century silk damask heels

Each lot comes with provenance and represents a unique blend of craftsmanship, artistry, and history.

Explore the Kerry Taylor Auctions June 2025 Catalogue and Bid

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to acquire pieces of fashion heritage. 👉 Visit Kerry Taylor Auctions for the full June 17, 2025 auction catalogue and bidding details.