Jacket and skirt
1991 {Unfinished collection, spring-summer 1992}
Medium
wool, synthetic fabric, cotton, plastic (buttons), rubber
Measurements
(a) 69.0 cm (centre back) 58.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 53.5 cm (centre back) 31.5 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Takamasa Takahashi through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2019
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in yellow on black synthetic fabric: COMME des GARÇONS / S
(b) label, centre back waistline, printed in black on white synthetic fabric: COMME des GARÇONS
Accession Number
2019.420.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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