Jumper, skirt and hat
2003
Classic collection, autumn-winter 2003–04
Medium
wool, mohair, nylon, cupra (lining), cotton, metal (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 52.0 cm (centre back), 74.0 cm (sleeve length) (jumper)
(b) 96.0 cm (centre back), 39.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
(c) 10.0 × 34.0 × 35.0 cm (hat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Takamasa Takahashi through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2016
© Comme des Garçons
Gallery location
Level 3, NGV International
About this work
Backstage after presenting this collection, Watanabe described the collection as ‘classic clothing interpreted in my own way’. References to Edwardian aesthetics and the reinterpretation of Chanel codes such as pearls, chains and tweed were literally and figuratively unravelled. This work exemplifies his interest in historical tailoring, street and sub-cultural fashions and uniforms.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, printed in white ink on black cotton: JUNYA WATANABE / COMME des GARCONS
label, centre back neckline, printed in white ink on black cotton: M
(b) label, centre back neckline, printed ink on white cotton: JUNYA WATANABE / COMME des GARCONS
label, centre back neckline, printed in ink on white polyester: M
(c) label, inner brim, printed in white ink on black cotton: JUNYA WATANABE / COMME des GARCONS
Accession Number
2016.362.a-c
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest