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Woman's ensemble
Designed by: Rei Kawakubo (Japanese, born in 1942)
For: Comme des Garçons, Ltd. (Japanese, founded in 1969)
For: Comme des Garçons, Ltd. (Japanese, founded in 1969)
Japanese
1980s
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Tunic: Cotton plain weave, warp-printed; elastic cuffs. Pants: Cotton knit jersey; elastic waist band
Dimensions
Center back (tunic): 114.3 cm (45 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Lois B. Torf
Accession Number2007.296.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionAsymmetrical dress of cotton with warp-printed black and gray abstract pattern, with elastic at the neck and cuffs. Labeled: "Comme des Garcons".
Light gray cotton knit jersey pants with an elastic waist band. Labeled: "Comme des Garcons".
Light gray cotton knit jersey pants with an elastic waist band. Labeled: "Comme des Garcons".
ProvenanceDonor purchased in the 1980s; Gift to MFA March 21, 2007.