comprising: a skirt of double-faced cotton fabric with ivory exterior and black interior, applied with stiffened black bands along curved visible seams, raw edges, printed ribbon label, size M, waist 71cm 28in; a white mesh top embroidered with red and beige woollen floral designs, with scalloped red velvet patches to bust, yellow on black woven label, size S, bust 86cm 34in (2)
"[The focus of my Spring/Summer 2004 collection was] designing from shapeless, abstract, intangible forms, not taking into account the body. The best item to express the collection is the skirt" - Rei Kawakubo
This collection was deeply experimental, using unusual patterns for the skirts from which the designer did not know what the result would be. The black trim used is a non-woven polyester that was printed on both sides, resulting in a stiff fabric that gave a sculptural structure to the forms.
Condition Report
Good condition overall
The skirt with a couple of tiny rust spots - both very faint and minor, some extremely faint soiling to hem - only visible upon very close inspection - very minor
Top - good condition, very fresh
Japanese fashion
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