Do you have those 250 pairs of Ferragamo flats in an 6 1/2?

[worth-a-peek]

Oh they only come in 8 1/2?
Sorry, won't work for me

Leslie Hindman will be auctioning off Leona Helmsley's "Queen of Mean" shoes and clothing among other things.

Chicago Tribune article

 

[pastperfect2]

Interesting to see what happens. When Whitakers sold loads of over the top 1980s from a Washington socialite/big cheese, it Died. I mean $10 - $25 for 1980s Bill Blass suits. They didn't publicize her name, ( she is still living) and maybe that would have helped.

Leona was well known, but generally hated, so that it will be fascinating to see how it will play out. I would guess the big labels like Chanel will do well, but the dresses her dressmaker made, not so much.


Hollis

 

[ivycompany]

Wow, this one sounds like it has a certain 80s-drag-queen appeal...

 

[JulieW]

Originally posted by daisyfairbanks
Wow, this one sounds like it has a certain 80s-drag-queen appeal...

That's what I was thinking.
I do wonder if it is all 80's or if there are items from when she was younger in the 60's and 70's and a model.
Wonder when the catalog will be up?

 

[amandainvermont]

Well... there's one for Claire! "A Chanel Skirt Suit, which Leona Helmsley wore as she entered prison."


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[TangerineBoutique]

I bet she had great costume jewelry! Handbags too. This will be a fun one to watch.

Melody

 

[foofoogal]

She left 12 million to her dog but zip to her 2 grandkids. Either she was beyond mean or they were.

 

[hatfeathers]

Wonder if any of the shoes have the blood of the lowly on them. Lowly being anyone but her, of course. Whata gal. Where's that eye rolling smiley.....