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Bolero, top and pants

AKIRA, Sydney (fashion house), Akira ISOGAWA (designer)
Bolero, top and pants
 1999 {High spirit collection, resort, spring-summer 2000}

Medium
cotton (organza, voile), silk, cotton polyester (thread), metal (fastening)

Measurements
(a) 38.0 cm (centre back) 40.0 cm (sleeve length) (bolero)
(b) 21.5 cm (centre back) 35.0 cm (waist, flat) (top)
(c) 95.0 cm (outer leg) 34.0 cm (waist, flat) (pants)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales

Accession Number
2025.105.a-c

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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