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Peter Brant Jr. Curates 'Impossible Couture' Auction in New York

market-auction · 2026-09-08

At New York Fashion Week, Peter Brant Jr. unveils 'The Impossible Couture Collection,' showcasing 23 iconic pieces from renowned designers like Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Azzedine Alaïa, and Elsa Schiaparelli. This collection will be auctioned on September 17, following a fashion presentation on September 11 at Brant's Gilded Age carriage house on Manhattan's Upper East Side, with private viewings from September 12 to 16. Noteworthy items include an Alexander McQueen outfit from Naomi Campbell's collection, inspired by the Spring/Summer 2010 'Plato's Atlantis' show, estimated between $600,000 and $1 million. Additionally, a Yves Saint Laurent Mondrian dress from Fall/Winter 1965–66 is valued at $200,000 to $500,000. The auction also features pieces from Alaïa and Schiaparelli, among others, organized by Fair Warning.

Key facts

  • 23 lots of iconic fashion pieces are being auctioned.
  • Auction date is September 17.
  • Fashion presentation on September 11 at Brant's carriage house.
  • Private viewings from September 12 to 16.
  • McQueen ensemble from Naomi Campbell's collection estimated at $600,000-$1 million.
  • Yves Saint Laurent Mondrian dress estimated at $200,000-$500,000.
  • Includes works by Alaïa, Schiaparelli, Rabanne, Margiela, and Vautrin.
  • Presented by Fair Warning.

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Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • Manhattan
  • Upper East Side
  • London
  • United Kingdom

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