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Dress, underdress and socks

Dress, underdress and socks
 2008 {Bad Taste collection, autumn-winter 2008–09}

Medium
silk, nylon, cotton, polyester and metal
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Takamasa Takahashi and David Tune, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, nylon, cotton, polyester and metal
Measurements
(a) 105.0 cm (centre back) 47.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 91.0 (centre back) 48.0 cm (waist, flat) (underdress)
(c-d) 46.0 × 17.0 cm (socks) (each)
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, printed in ink on white acetate: COMME des GARÇONS
label, centre back neckline, printed in ink on white acetate: S
(b) label, centre back neckline, printed in ink on white acetate: COMME des GARÇONS
label, centre back neckline, printed in ink on white acetate: S
(c) label, sole, printed in ink on white nylon: COMME des GARÇONS / MADE IN JAPAN
(d) label, sole, printed in ink on white nylon: COMME des GARÇONS / MADE IN JAPAN
Accession Number
2025.412.a-d
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Takamasa Takahashi and David Tune, 2025
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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