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General Clothing

Clothes are as old as mankind. Early humans of the Stone Age draped themselves in animal hides before Paleolithic people began weaving plant fibers into cloth. Textiles ultimately gained significant cultural and economic importance, shaping the direction of fashion and commerce for centuries to come.

It may have all started in the ancient world, when anthropologists say the string skirts mentioned by the Greek poet Homer and depicted in Bronze-Age artifacts could have been worn at the equivalent of debutante balls to celebrate budding womanhood. But it was the 20th century that transformed clothing in the West. Liberty of London loosened corset laces, Coco Chanel invented the little black dress, Yves Saint Laurent spawned couture's rise, and Mary Quant shrunk hemlines to unseen levels. For their part, menswear designers like Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani provided men with relaxed elegance, Savile Row gave the world British bespoke, and Italian tailors like Brioni took dressing to new handcrafted heights.

As a result, auction enthusiasts can today indulge in recent catwalk looks from Calvin Klein and Givenchy as well as vintage clothing including flapper era trappings, early Levi's jeans, and more.


Quick Facts

  • In a 2015 Richard Edmonds auction in England, a pair of Queen Victoria's cotton bloomers sold for £10,500
  • Grunge rock cult figure Kurt Cobain's cardigan sweater worn at his 1993 performance on MTV's "Unplugged" fetched an incredible $140,800 at a Julien's auction in 2015
  • In 2011, Marilyn Monroe's famed subway scene dress from "The Seven-Year Itch" sold at a Profiles in History auction in Beverly Hills for a staggering $5.6 million

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A Jumper Mared ba&sh Size 3
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A Jumper Mared ba&sh Size 3
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
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A Crew Marked Nimble Size S
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A Crew Marked Nimble Size S
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Est: AUD0- AUD0
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Six Pairs of Socks Marked Thorlo Size L
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Six Pairs of Socks Marked Thorlo Size L
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
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A Jumper Marked in lieu Size M
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Jumper Marked in lieu Size M
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
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A Ditto Knit Sweater Marked Loiter Size XL
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Ditto Knit Sweater Marked Loiter Size XL
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
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A Back Support, Knee Sleeves & Wrist Straps Marked Cerberus Strength Size M & L
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A Back Support, Knee Sleeves & Wrist Straps Marked Cerberus Strength Size M & L
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
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A Flannel & T-Shirt Marked Mutimer Size S & L
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A Flannel & T-Shirt Marked Mutimer Size S & L
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD253 Bids
A Matching Pajama Set Marked Hommey Size M
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Matching Pajama Set Marked Hommey Size M
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD253 Bids
A Pair of Jeans Marked Kivari Size L/12
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Pair of Jeans Marked Kivari Size L/12
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD353 Bids
A Master Ball Bomber Jacket Marked Loiter Size XL
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A Master Ball Bomber Jacket Marked Loiter Size XL
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD202 Bids
early 1900's Indian "Uniform" Made by Pettibone Bros. Uniform Co. for Order of Redmen/Pocahontas
Jul 12, 5:00 PM EDT
early 1900's Indian "Uniform" Made by Pettibone Bros. Uniform Co. for Order of Redmen/Pocahontas
by Gary R. Wallace Auctioneers Inc.
Est: $0- $0
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A Pair of Jeans Marked Rollas Size 10
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Pair of Jeans Marked Rollas Size 10
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD202 Bids
A Matching Tracksuit Set + Jumper Marked Bad Apples Size XL & 2XL
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Matching Tracksuit Set + Jumper Marked Bad Apples Size XL & 2XL
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
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A Pair of Pants Marked The Upside Size XXS
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Pair of Pants Marked The Upside Size XXS
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD202 Bids
A Jumper Marked Outdated Size S/M
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Jumper Marked Outdated Size S/M
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD202 Bids
Hopalong Cassidy Chaps, Gene Autry Vest + Chaps, and Davy Crockett Bolo Tie
Jun 29, 10:00 AM CDT
Hopalong Cassidy Chaps, Gene Autry Vest + Chaps, and Davy Crockett Bolo Tie
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$251 Bid
A Jumper Marked Boom Shankar Size L, Damaged
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Jumper Marked Boom Shankar Size L, Damaged
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD151 Bid
A Sweatshirt Marked Glowny Size Free
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Sweatshirt Marked Glowny Size Free
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD151 Bid
A Button Up Shirt Marked Tommy Hilfiger Size L
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Button Up Shirt Marked Tommy Hilfiger Size L
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD151 Bid
Vintage Lake County Coterie Motorcycle Club Denim Vest
Jun 28, 10:00 AM CDT
Vintage Lake County Coterie Motorcycle Club Denim Vest
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$251 Bid
A Riviera Cap Marked Lack of Color Size Kids 53cm
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Riviera Cap Marked Lack of Color Size Kids 53cm
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD151 Bid
(4) Ulta Pink/ Blue/ White Bath Robes
Jun 21, 10:00 AM MST
(4) Ulta Pink/ Blue/ White Bath Robes
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
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A Pair of Jeans Marked Afends Size 28
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
A Pair of Jeans Marked Afends Size 28
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD151 Bid
Six Items of Clothing, Including Shirt & Jumper, Size 18, L & XL
Jun 28, 10:00 AM AEST
Six Items of Clothing, Including Shirt & Jumper, Size 18, L & XL
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD151 Bid

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