Coat and skirt
1994 {Metamorphosis collection, autumn-winter 1994–95}
Medium
wool nylon, acetate, metal and plastic (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 135.0 cm (centre back) 73.0 cm (sleeve length) (coat)
(b) 108.0 cm (centre back) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
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 gold on black acetate: COMME des GARÇONS
(b) label, centre back waistline, printed in ink on white acetate: COMME des GARÇONS
Accession Number
2025.368.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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