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Overdress, dress and scarf

AKIRA, Sydney (fashion house), Akira ISOGAWA (designer)
Overdress, dress and scarf
 2011 {resort 2012}

Medium
nylon (mesh, net), plastic (beads)

Measurements
(a) 97.0 cm (centre back) 48.0 cm (waist, flat) (overdress)
(b) 135.0 cm (centre back) 38.0 (waist, flat) (dress)
(c) 60.0) × 230.0 cm (scarf)

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

Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black acetate: akira / 2
(b) label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black acetate: akira / 2
(c) label, left corner, woven in white on black acetate: akira / 2

Accession Number
2025.239.a-c

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

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