Jacket
1983 {autumn-winter 1983–84}
Medium
wool, synthetic fabric, plastic (buttons)
Measurements
75.0 cm (centre back) 37.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Takamasa Takahashi through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2014
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in gold on black synthetic fabric: COMME des GARÇONS
label, left side, printed in ink on white synthetic fabric: COMME des GARÇONS
Accession Number
2014.487
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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