Look 21, coat
2014
Blood and Roses collection, spring-summer 2015
Medium
polyurethane resin, polyster
Measurements
110.0 cm (centre back) 74.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2025
© Comme des Garçons
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
At the time, Kawakubo described this collection as her attempt to ‘make a symbol for Comme des Garçons, to capture it’s power at a higher level’. The resulting work is deeply personal and emotional, reflecting recurring themes and preoccupations in her practice. This glossy vinyl coat is constructed from a single-breasted jacket sliced into narrow horizontal belts that buckle tightly or hang loosely around the body, emulating the bondage-style aesthetics of punk.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in gold on black synthetic fabric: COMME des GARÇONS
label, centre back neckline, printed in ink on cream synthetic fabric: Made in Japan (french) / Comme des Garcons.
Accession Number
2025.762
Department
International Fashion and Textiles