Known to many as the “queen of the beauty industry”, Sydell Miller was guided by her family’s mantra - Think, Believe, Dream, Dare - in every aspect of her life. From her innumerable philanthropic endeavors to the collection of fine art and design that she surrounded herself with, Miller lived a life of beauty, both inside and out. This November, Miller’s extraordinary collection will take center stage as the crown jewel of Sotheby’s marquee sales week in New York. Encompassing masterpieces of Modern and Contemporary art, sculpture, and icons of design, this collection unites the finest works across periods, styles, and forms (please see separate press release here).
Today, Sotheby’s unveils contents of Miller’s exquisite fashion and jewelry collection. Her couture wardrobe and designer handbags will be offered in a dedicated online sale, A Legacy of Beauty: The Fashion Collection of Sydell Miller Online Auction, on 8–26 November. Miller’s style was confident and self-defined, illustrated by her array of Chanel haute couture ensembles, an exquisite selection of luxury handbags by the house, as well as examples by Louis Vuitton, Dior, and the coveted Hermès Kelly bag. In particular, the collection boasts a depth of Chanel’s most iconic creation – the tweed suit – which combined comfort and practicality with timeless elegance. Mademoiselle Chanel’s revolutionary philosophy no doubt attracted Miller to the Maison’s designs.
