Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr's Haute Couture Auction Achieves Record-Breaking Prices in Paris
On April 14, 2026, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr held two major fashion auctions in Paris that turned out to be incredibly successful. The first auction, titled Haute Couture & Vintage: A Fashion Story Part I, featured rare items from legendary designers such as Balenciaga, Christian Dior, and Schiaparelli, with some pieces selling for over ten times their expected prices. The event also celebrated works by famous names like Chanel, Hubert de Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, and others. In addition, Bonhams introduced its first-ever footwear auction, Choose Your Shoes: The Art of Dressing Your Feet, highlighting designs from 1900 to the 1990s, including brands like Roger Vivier and Pierre Cardin, emphasizing the significance of fashion history and artistry.
Key facts
- Auction held on April 14, 2026
- Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr organized the event
- Took place in Paris
- Haute Couture & Vintage: A Fashion Story Part I was one sale
- Choose Your Shoes: The Art of Dressing Your Feet was the other sale
- Balenciaga, Christian Dior, and Schiaparelli pieces sold for over 10x estimates
- Footwear auction covered 1900-1990s
- First Bonhams sale dedicated exclusively to shoes
Entities
Artists
- Elsa Schiaparelli
- Cristóbal Balenciaga
- Hubert de Givenchy
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Alexander McQueen
- Paco Rabanne
- Jeanne Lanvin
- Thierry Mugler
- Madame Grès
- Roger Vivier
- André Courrèges
- Pierre Cardin
- Christian Dior
Institutions
- Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr
- Chanel
- Christian Dior
- Maison
Locations
- Paris
- France