Jacket, top, and skirt
1983
Gloves, Skirts, Quilted Big Coats collection, autumn-winter 1983–84
Medium
wool nylon, wool elastane, elastane
Measurements
(a) 73.0 cm (centre back) 30.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 70.0 cm (centre back) 65.0 cm (sleeve length) (top)
(c) 81.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Takamasa Takahashi and David Tune, 2025
Gallery location
Level 3, NGV International
About this work
Kawakubo is known for her conceptual and avant-garde leanings, the use of black and a groundbreaking approach to form and function. Here, she pursues texture by knotting, tying and pinching the fabric to create movement, combined with irregular pattern-making to create shape. This collection, Gloves, Skirts, Quilted Big Coats, is indicative of Kawakubo’s interest in experimental construction techniques.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in gold on black acetate: COMME des GARÇONS
(b) label, centre back neckline, woven in gold on black acetate: COMME des GARÇONS
(c) label, centre back waistline, woven in gold on black acetate: COMME des GARÇONS
Accession Number
2025.291.a-c
Department
International Fashion and Textiles