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LONDON — Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano collectors rejoice: on June 20, the primary of two auctions of fashion archivist, consultant and stylist Steven Philip’s collection of vintage clothing will likely be sold by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London. Up on the market are pieces of fashion history, including a whole ensemble from Westwood’s 1981 Pirates collection and a waistcoat with an identical sketch from Galliano’s graduate Central Saint Martins’ Incroyable collection.  Kerry Taylor, founding father of the eponymous auction house, said the auction got here together organically. “He’s been considered one of my best clients over time. I mean, there’s hardly an auction passed by that he’s not been sitting there bidding away, glaring at other people bidding against him,” she said. For...