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Dress
1989 {Refresh the Spirits collection, spring-summer 1990}
COMME DES GARÇONS, Tokyo (fashion house)
Rei KAWAKUBO (designer)
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Medium
silk rayon
Measurements
95.0 cm (centre back) 50.0 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
Gift of Takamasa Takahashi and David Tune, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
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