Paris - Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr announces Chloé X Karl Lagerfeld: A Wardrobe from 1974 to 1984 a groundbreaking single-owner collection taking place online on bonhams.com from 26 June to 9 July 2025. The sale includes 80-lots celebrating the creative genius of Karl Lagerfeld during his seminal years at Chloé, with meticulously selected prêt-à-porter pieces from the designer's most influential early period with the iconic French fashion house (1963-1983) before his tenure at Chanel, this is the first time the collection will be sold at auction. Founded in 1952, Chloé sought to offer luxury prêt-à-porter that was a new concept at the time, the luxury fashion house today is widely recognised for its bohemian aesthetic. The 150-lot online sale will also offer exceptional Haute Couture dating from the 20th century including designs from Yves Saint Laurent, Guy Laroche, Louis Feraud, Hervé Léger, Emanuel Ungaro and Pierre Balmain.

Leading the sale is a Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, Spring-Summer 1984, embroidered ivory silk evening dress by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The antique-inspired dress with round neckline, half sleeves and drapery effect with gold sequins, was from Karl Lagerfeld's last collection for Chloé in 1983, before he left for Chanel. The dress is offered with an estimate of €1,200-1,500.

Another notable lot is a Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, Spring-Summer 1984, embroidered ivory crepe dress by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The dress features a neckline tied by two panels, three-quarter length sleeves, with the body of the dress entirely embroidered with waves and dolphins in sequins. The dress comes from Karl Lagerfeld's final collection for Chloé in 1983 and is offered with an estimate of €1,000-1,500.

Hubert Felbacq, Director of the Fashion and Accessories department at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris, commented: "This auction is an homage to Karl Lagerfeld with an exemplary collection of designs from his early years at Chloé presented alongside groundbreaking looks from his final Spring-Summer 1984 Chloé collection. The sale spans over a decade of Lagerfeld's visionary design work, capturing a transformative era in fashion history. Under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé entered a golden era, pushing the boundaries of prêt-à-porter with bold, narrative-driven collections. From ethereal gowns and romantic silhouettes to bold, surrealist prints, these garments exemplify Lagerfeld's unparalleled ability to blend elegance with innovation. Curated from a single-owner collection, each piece offers a glimpse into Lagerfeld's evolving aesthetic that helped redefine modern femininity, establishing the house as a leader in prêt-à-porter. The sale offers a rare glimpse into the world of Karl Lagerfeld, long before Chanel."

Other sale highlights include:

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, circa 1980, evening dress in embroidered gold silk by artistic director: Karl Lagerfeld. The dress is designed with a round neckline, long sleeves and flowing skirt; cut-outs on the shoulders and waistband embroidered with flowers in chain stitches. Offered with an estimate of €800-1,200.

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, Spring-Summer 1978, garden party dress in ivory silk and lace by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The dress is designed with a strapless top with a square neckline, lace and embroidery inset effect throughout the dress, worn with a stole. Offered with an estimate of €700-1,000.

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, Autumn-Winter 1983, evening dress in black silk by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The décolleté is held in place by fine rhinestone-embroidered straps ending in two ties on the back, with a flowing skirt and a belt echoing the strap design. Offered with an estimate of €700-1,000.

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, circa 1978, long evening dress in black crepe by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. Designed with a round neckline, wide long sleeves, flowing skirt; with the shoulders, cuffs and waistband embroidered with gold and multicoloured beads. The dress is offered with an estimate of €800-1,200.

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, Spring-Summer 1984. White silk and black satin cocktail dress by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The dress features a round neckline with large double flat bow with the bust embroidered with black sequins forming large polka dots and a straight skirt with trompe l'oeil effect of rhinestones. The dress comes from Karl Lagerfeld's last collection for Chloé in 1983, before he left for Chanel and is offered with an estimate of €700-900.

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, circa 1978, evening dress and cape by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The sun crepe evening dress with dropped shoulders, square neckline and skirt with flat pleats is worn with a midnight blue silk chiffon cape jacket embroidered with rhinestone stars. The outfit is offered with an estimate of €800-1,200.

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, circa 1980, ivory silk evening dress with embroidered detailing and gold belt by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The dress is offered with an estimate of €700-1,000.

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, Spring-Summer 1982, evening ensemble in multicoloured silk chiffon by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The tunic top with round neckline, long sleeves and long flowing skirt features a print enhanced with tubular bead embroidery and is offered with an estimate of €700-900.

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, Autumn-Winter 1983, evening dress in red silk by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The dress with round neckline, flowing skirt with small pleats and features long sleeves embroidered with multicoloured pearls and sequins. Offered with an estimate of €700-900.

• A Chloé, Prêt-à-Porter collection, Autumn-Winter 1983, daytime ensemble in silk and wool by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. Offered with an estimate of €400-600.

An exhibition of the rare Chloé X Karl Lagerfeld: A Wardrobe from 1974 to 1984 will take place at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr on 3- 9 July 2025, where fashion enthusiasts, historians, and Lagerfeld admirers alike can experience firsthand the important designs of Karl Lagerfeld's legacy before his appointment at Chanel.

(Press Release)