Country of Origin & Materials: polaroid photograph
Additional Information & Circa: Polaroid photograph of Elizabeth Taylor; Tiziani Archives. Estate of Tiziani | Estate of Raf Ravaioli | Private Collection, Palm Beach, FL.

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. The bulk of the Tiziani Estate sketches and memorabilia offered in this auction derive from that remarkable collaboration along with other lots from the succeeding period when Guy Douvier had replaced Mr. Lagerfeld. (Keyword Search: haute couture, ready to wear, prêt-à-porter, vintage style, Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, celebrity, fashion house, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Chanel, Fendi)

Dimensions: 4.25"h, 3.25"w

All Estate of Tiziani lots show handling and storage wear of varying degrees. Please contact us with any specific concerns. Black and white photographs are represented in greyscale but may feature yellowing consistent with age.