Versace sunglasses, Chanel jackets and Chloe dresses up for sale at Tennants Auctioneers in North Yorkshire

“Fashion changes but style endures,” as Coco Chanel never tired of pointing out. She was right, and the proof can be seen in the enduring appeal of her own label designs, which continue to exchange hands for considerable sums of money, long after their original wearers first bought them.

This Saturday sees Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn offer for sale a private collection of designer outfits and accessories, largely from Chanel, but also featuring key pieces by Chloe, Gucci and Aquascutum. Most are a size 14 and all are immaculately presented, says the auction house, with highlights including a Chanel loose woven jacket in peaches and cream (estimate: £200-300), dresses by Chloe (estimate: £120-180), sunglasses by Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Dior and leather handbags and shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo.

The sale offers a century of fashion and costume, with outfits from the Victorian era to the present day at affordable prices. There are pieces with gauzy layers and delicate embroidery from the 1920s, elegantly tailored 1940s overcoats and printed cotton tea dresses from the 1950s. Men’s costume is included too, with silk dressing gowns, striped cotton pyjamas and timeless tweed suits. There is a collection of mid 20th century daywear, including Horrockses Fashions dresses and a selection of work smocks and breeches. An Aquascutum check overnight bag and collections of jewellery and perfume bottles are alos included.

The sale starts at 10.30am on Saturday, August 22. Viewing: 19th – 21st August 10am – 4pm & morning of the sale from 7.30am

A fully illustrated catalogue is available at www.tennants.co.uk where bidders will also be able to bid live online or leave commission bids. All estimates exclude buyer’s premium of 20 per cent plus tax so a total of 24 per cent on top of the hammer price.

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