Bonhams has recorded an excellent set of results for its inaugural US sale of ‘What Women Want…At Auction’ on June 25 in Los Angeles. Known as the ultimate insider’s shopping experience, this auction category delivers luxury brands and chic style at desirable prices. Highlights for the well-heeled buyer included a robust selection of designer vintage and contemporary fashions, shoes, accessories, handbags and luxury goods.

 

Pictured right: An Hermès black crocodile ‘Kelly’ handbag size 10in. x 14in. x 5in. Sold for US$ 26,250.

 

Handbags

Handbags and accessories of note included a classic Hermes black crocodile ‘Kelly’ handbag (est. $10,000-20,000, sold for $26,250); a large Hermes navy canvas and black leather tote bag (est. $700-1,000, sold for $ 5,625); a Judith Leiber® ‘Queen of Hearts’ book-form minaudiere (est. $1,300-1,500, sold for $2,375); a Judith Leiber® multicolored crystal bull frog minaudiere (est. $1,000-1,500, sold for $2,000); a mother of pearl and 18k white gold bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels (est. $3,500-4,500, sold for $4,375) and a diamond, emerald and 18 karat white gold elephant charm, Cartier (est. $3,200-3,800, sold for $3,750).

Pictured left: An Hermès large navy canvas and black leather tote bag size 16in. x 19 1/2in. x 11in. Sold for US$ 5,625 

 

Clothing

Clothing highlights included a black Pierre Cardin dress with silver metal disks down the front (est. $300-400, sold for $4,750); a long sheer black and white Yves St. Laurent gown (est. $400-600, sold for $4,375); a light blue and multi-color Chanel coat together with a blue, yellow and black slip dress (est. $500-700, sold for $3,125); a long sheer multicolored Yves St. Laurent gown (est. $400-600, sold for $3,125) and a purple rhinestone and embroidery trimmed An Yves St. Laurent jacket together with a silk taffeta ruffle neck blouse, skirt and underskirt (est. $400-600, sold for $2,500).

 

Pictured left: A Pierre Cardin black dress with silver metal partial disks down the front. no size label Sold for US$ 4,750

Since launching in the U.K., ‘What Women Want…At Auction’ sales have become a unique part of the fashion experience in London. Continuing on the forefront of fashion, Bonhams has brought together some of the most desirable accessories, shoes and handbags on the planet for women in Los Angeles who love to shop and who enjoy the best of everything.