Two original fashion design sketches from storage box labeled "Karl Lagerfeld" from the Tiziani Archives. Provenance: Estate of Tiziani | Estate of Raf Ravaioli | Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. In 1963, American designer Evans Richards opened a fashion house in Rome under the name Tiziani, employing Karl Lagerfeld as his fellow couturier in the firm. Their first collection was a huge success, and within a short time, faithful clients included Elizabeth Taylor, Doris Duke, Gina Lollobrigida, Principessa Borghese and many others. Mr. Lagerfeld remained with the firm until 1969.
Designer & Manufacturer: Karl Lagerfeld (German, b. 1933) for Tiziani
Markings: marking(s)
Country of Origin & Materials: card stock
Dimensions(H,W,D): 19.5"h, 18.25"w good, shows handling and storage wear of varying degrees (designer sketches are functional artworks, and the wear resulting from usage contributes to their historic appeal)