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Woman's dress
Designed by: Issey Miyake (Japanese, born in 1938)
For: Miyake Design Studio (Japanese, founded 1970)
For: Miyake Design Studio (Japanese, founded 1970)
Japanese
Spring-Summer 1985
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Linen and rayon plain weave check
Dimensions
Center back: 116.8 cm (46 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Ruth Oliver Jolliffe in honor of Elizabeth Ann Coleman
Accession Number2004.559
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's wraparound linen dress with large-scale gray, blue, and white plaid. Labeled: "ISSEY MIYAKE" Made in Japan, size S
ProvenancePurchased at internet auction from Stephanie Buffington, South Pasadena, CA, September 2002; Purchased by the MFA, September 22, 2004
CopyrightCopyright the Miyake Design Studio, Japan