Look 35, coat
2012 {2 Dimensions collection, autumn-winter 2012–13}
Medium
polyester, cotton
Measurements
88.0 cm (cente back) 80.5 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2020
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
The playful naivety of the 2 Dimensions collection is expressed through bright colours, polka dots and florals, recalling the cut-out paper dolls of childhood. Kawakubo described her approach as ‘design without designing’, working with a simple concept to demonstrate its limitless applications. Each oversized silhouette explores planarity: this work collapses dimension sideways rather than from front to back.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in yellow on black synthetic fabric: COMME des GARCONS
Accession Number
2020.106
Department
International Fashion and Textiles