$320
A group of three knitwear ensembles believed to be St. John owned by Esther Williams. The first is a powder blue zip-front tunic embellished with iridescent plastic rectangles and rhinestones and a decorative silver tone zipper with rhinestones in addition to a pair of matching trousers. Accompanied by an image of Williams wearing the ensemble with her celebrity friends. The second is a coral tunic embellished with iridescent plastic rectangles and a decorative zipper pull of silver tone chains with rhinestones and artificial pearls. Williams wore an identical ensemble to the 87th annual installation and awards luncheon for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on April 9, 2008, in Hollywood and the 80th birthday celebration for the Hollywood Sign at the Cinerama Dome Complex during the opening night of the AFI Film Festival on November 6, 2003, in Hollywood. Accompanied by a December 2, 2003, issue of Examiner featuring a picture of Williams in an identical ensemble. The third is a cream zip-front tunic embellished with rhinestones and a pair of matching trousers labeled "St. John Basics." Accompanied by a black knit vest with iridescent plastic rectangles and jet-like buttons. Most pieces are labeled "Esther Williams." Williams had "Esther Williams" labels sewn into many of her personal garments. Links to images of Williams in all three items available upon request. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Esther Williams Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-11-11
