DESIGNED BY KEITH GREGORY FLEMING-HABERSTROH, MADE BY MR ALEX AND CLAIRE DALLAL, 2011-2016
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Price Realised USD 8,190
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USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
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Closed: 28 Feb 2024
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A BLACK WOOL AND RHINESTONE CUSTOM SUIT
DESIGNED BY KEITH GREGORY FLEMING-HABERSTROH, MADE BY MR ALEX AND CLAIRE DALLAL, 2011-2016
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Lot Essay
This suit was worn by Sir Elton John at The Wiltern, Los Angeles, 13 January 2016 (with a blue silk shirt). Mr. Alex is a foremost designer of custom suiting and stage wardrobe. Based in Beverly Hills since 1957, Mr. Alex and his wife Claire Dallal's designs have graced many a celebrity from actors to athletes to Rock stars.
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DESIGNED BY KEITH GREGORY FLEMING-HABERSTROH, MADE BY MR ALEX AND CLAIRE DALLAL, 2011-2016A BLACK WOOL AND RHINESTONE CUSTOM SUITEstimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The jacket in overall excellent condition. Lined in black damask. With label to proper right interior reading 'Custom Made Especialy/ [sic] for SIR ELTON JOHN/ By Mr. Alex, Beverly Hills/ Design by Keith Gregory'. Label to proper left interior reading 'Mr. Alex Couture/ Beverly Hills'. With some light marks to neck and cuffs, would possibly improve with laundering.
The red shirt in excellent condition. Interior marked 'Mr. Alex' and 'EJ'. All fastenings are snap closures. Very slight discoloration to interior of collar.
The trousers in excellent condition. With tuxedo stripe of black rhinestones to legs. Unmarked. With adjustable velcro tabs to waistband.
Please note that all costumes are sold “as is” and are subject to no return and should be inspected before the sale. Please contact the department for further information and images at eltonjohncollection@christies.com.
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Lot 1316Sale 22494
DESIGNED BY KEITH GREGORY FLEMING-HABERSTROH, MADE BY MR ALEX AND CLAIRE DALLAL, 2011-2016A BLACK WOOL AND RHINESTONE CUSTOM SUITEstimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000
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