Jacqueline Leeds

from Sale 1007 | Spring Fashion: Centuries of Style

Hindman Team

Lots 110–112 Three 19th century items, 1860-80s Individual estimate ranges vary In addition to Mrs. Gutfreund’s interest in contemporary fashion, she was a passionate collector of vintage and antique clothing and textiles, such as the designs featured here. Purchased throughout her life and from around the world, these items served as continuous inspiration for Mrs. Gutfreund. On some occasions, Mrs. Gutfreund would incorporate these items into her style, such as the 1860s at-home jacket (bottom right) that Mrs. Gutfreund wore for an event she hosted in her home.

The Collection of Jacqueline Leeds

Lot 124-264

Every item in the Collection of Jacqueline Leeds is evidence of her interest in craft and design, with each item showing elegant and elaborate construction and pattern details, some of which reveal themselves only upon close and expert inspection. Her interest in contemporary expressions of fashion never faulted. Starting with iconic and revolutionary Space Age designs by Pierre Cardin and Andre Courrèges, she wore and collected haute couture designs by Christian Dior and Givenchy alongside some forty years of ready-to-wear Chanel.

As decades passed, Leeds style became more and more interested in contemporary expressions of fashion, embracing designers like John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, and Jean Paul Gaultier, known for reinvigorating high fashion with punk playfulness. Her wardrobe represents an array of key contributions by top designers at legacy brands: Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, Galliano at Dior, Tom Ford at Yves Saint Laurent. Ms. Leeds embodied a lifetime of style – she was elegant, expressive and bold.

Jacqueline Leeds grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in Chicago and Los Angeles before moving to New York City with her mother in her late teens. Mrs. Leeds remained in New York City for the rest of her life, where she brought her passion for the arts, travel and learning to her love of fashion. Mrs. Leeds’ deep appreciation for artisanship and detail expressed itself in her love of fashion, jewelry and antiques. The haute couture, readyto-wear and luxury accessories in Jacqueline Leeds’ collection range from the 1960s to the early 2000s.

Lot 124 One of two Pierre Cardin coats (second not shown), 1960-70s $600 - $800

Lot 125 Andre Courrèges Wool Coat, 1960s $500 - $700

Lot 127 Gucci suede and leather belted coat, 1970s $300 - $500

Lot 129 Givenchy haute couture embroidered evening dress, 1970-80s $500 - $700 Lot 128 Madame Grès haute couture two-piece linen ensemble, 1970-80s Lot includes a separate Madame Grès skirt and belt (not shown). $300 - $500

Lot 133 Christian Dior haute couture coat trimmed with fox, Fall/ Winter 1969 $500 - $700