Top, skirt and shoes
2008
Tomorrow’s Black collection, spring-summer 2009
Medium
wool, polyester, metal (fastenings), leather, rubber
Measurements
(a) 50.0 cm (centre back) 42.0 cm (width) (top)
(b) 86.0 cm (centre back) 33.5 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
(c-d) 10.0 × 9.5 × 27.0 cm (each) (shoes)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Takamasa Takahashi and David Tune, 2020
© Comme des Garçons
Gallery location
Level 3, NGV International
About this work
The Tomorrow’s Black collection explored pattern, repetition and geometric form. This ensemble has been created by using individual pointed-oval pattern pieces stitched together in different ways. The outfit’s form is achieved through the various ways the panels have been sewn together, some panels are stitched along the entire length, while others are only connected part-way, leaving the end points open. The technique cleverly creates both volume and irregularity, with the armholes created by leaving gaps in the seam lines.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in yellow on black synthetic fabric: COMME DES GARÇONS / S
label, centre back neckline, printed in ink on white synthetic fabric: (care instructions) / GC-J016
(b) label, centre back waistline, printed in ink on white synthetic fabric: COMME DES GARÇONS / S
label, centre back neckline, printed in black on white synthetic fabric: (care instructions) / GC-S034
(c) printed in gold ink on insole: COMME DES GARÇONS / MADE IN JAPAN
printed in gold ink on sole: 231/2
(d) printed in gold ink on insole: COMME DES GARÇONS / MADE IN JAPAN
printed in gold ink on sole: 231/2
Accession Number
2020.814.a-d
Department
International Fashion and Textiles