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The Art of Fashion at Sotheby’s

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At Sotheby’s auction house there is more than just art for sale. The Emporium, on view in their flagship New York location, is a new retail destination featuring luxury selections of mostly fashion items that are also works of art. The selection of handbags, jewelry, watches, clothing, sneakers, scarves and other curated items represent well-crafted pieces from some of the best brands worldwide that are also available for sale on their website. Capitalizing on the ongoing trend of resale fashion that has proliferated retail markets recently, The Emporium focuses on the luxury sector showcasing the fine details, design and the seemingly timeless value collectors place on these wearable works of art.

Featured image: Hermès – Blue de Prusse Togo, Swift and Clemence Endless Road HAC Birkin 50 Palladium Hardware, 2019

Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, navy canvas with fringe trim Chanel shoulder bag with gold chain strap
Chanel: Navy Cotton Canvas 19 Flap Bag Gold and Silver Hardware, 2020
Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, Hermès horse shaped leather charm sitting on top of books
Hermès: Black Matte Alligator and Milo Lambskin Touch GriGri Rodeo Charm, 2021 (horse)
Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, Hermès blue Burkin leather bag
Hermès: Birkin 35 Blue Jean Colour in Togo Leather with palladium hardware, 2006
Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, Virgil Abloh for Vuitton yellow small bag with white test on front and white trim
Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh Yellow Cowhide LV Everyday Keepall XS Silver Hardware, 2021
Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, Chanel round bag with gold charms at front
Chanel: Black Quilted Lambskin Lucky Charms Round Clutch with Chain Pale Gold Hardware, 2020
Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, Gucci x Supreme logo tote with painted bee
Gucci: Brown Soft GG Supreme Bee Tote Gold Hardware, 2010’s
Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, Chanel plexiglass small logo bag
Chanel: Blue Lambskin and Plexiglass Boy Lego Brick Ruthenium Hardware, 2013
Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, Louis Vuitton monogram bag with Murakami character at the side
Louis Vuitton: Multicolor Monogram Panda Coated Canvas Pochette Accessoires Gold Hardware, 2004
Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, Louis Vuitton small monogram drawstring bag
Louis Vuitton: Blue Gradient Giant Empreinte Monogram NéoNoé BB Gold Hardware, 2021
Design and Style Report image, Sotheby’s The Emporium fashion handbag selection, Chanel quilted print small bag
Chanel: Multicolor Quilted Printed Cambon Graffiti Textile Mini Square Flap Bag Silver Hardware, 2005-2006

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Love of design & style in all things: fashion, art, culture, music, food, film, craftsmanship in any form, interiors, architecture & life. Any pictures of artworks in galleries shown are taken with permission from gallery personnel and/or artist. Images from museums are taken where there were no visible postings prohibiting photography. All articles and photography by Avril Ives all rights reserved. Email: designandstylereport@gmail.com

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