Coat, dress and skirt
2005 {autumn-winter 2005}
Medium
wool, silk (velvet), linen, cotton (tape), metal (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 134.0 cm (centre back) 64.0 cm (sleeve length) (coat)
(b) 110.0 cm (centre back) 31.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(c) 6.0 cm (centre back) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Inscription
(b) label, left neckline, woven in white on black synthetic fabric: akira
(c) label, left waistline, woven in white on black synthetic fabric: akira
Accession Number
2025.180.a-c
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
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