This dress was gifted to Iris Apfel from the house of Carolina Herrera on the occasion of her birthday, and worn at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach for a photo shoot with Harper’s Bazaar. The coat is likely late 20th Century, possibly Italian.
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Condition report
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The dress in excellent condition. With minor marks and creasing throughout, more significant creasing to hem. The buttons and hook and eye waist closure loose but intact. The yellow belt removeable.
The cream coat in excellent condition. Unlabeled, but feels very fine. Minimal marks throughout, slight pilling to underarms. The rhinestone buttons loose but intact.
The monkey purse in good condition. The eyes loose, the rosettes to the feet with signficant sun fading. Some dust to crevices.
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