Dress and lapel
1988 {Red is Black collection, autumn-winter 1988–89}
Medium
silk, wool, cupro nylon, metal and nylon (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 120.5 cm (centre back) 37.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(c) 16.0 × 127.0 cm (lapel)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Takamasa Takahashi and David Tune, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black acetate: COMME des GARÇONS / NOIR / M
(b) label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black acetate: COMME des GARÇONS
Accession Number
2025.329.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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