Dress with body chains
2018 {spring-summer 2019}
Medium
synthetic fabric, metal, plastic (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 155.0 cm (centre back) 40.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 163.4 × 40.0 × 20.0 cm (body chains)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Fashion and Textiles, 2021
© Comme des Garçons
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, printed in ink on white synthetic fabric: COMME des GARÇONS
(b) label, right side, embossed on metal disc: COMME des GARÇONS
Accession Number
2021.29.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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