“Dior Masterpieces: The Mouna Ayoub Haute Couture Collection” put some 95 lots up for sale, belonging to the long-time couture client. “It will probably be the sale of the 21st century,” said Salomé Pirson, co-founder of Maurice Auction, the auction house behind the sale, together with Kerry Taylor Auctions. The sale totaled over €6.19 million, breaking the world record for a haute couture sale, as well as a world record for Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, and Raf Simons pieces. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime sale,” said Marie-Laurence Tixier, the energetic auctioneer who co-founded Maurice Auction with Pirson and was on the auctioneer podium throughout the sale. Galliano’s painted silk evening gown from the “Clochards” or “Homeless” collection for the Spring/Summer 2000 collection went for €510,000, minus fees.