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Rei Kawakubo
Woman's Ensemble (Jacket, Pants, Two Pairs of Socks, External Bra)Fall/Winter 2001-2002

Not on view
Fashion ensemble on white mannequin: black dot-print blazer, silver embroidered corset band, crimson velvet collar, and black wide-leg trousers with sheer inserts and red floral appliqué at the hem
Fashion ensemble on a mannequin, rear view: gray patterned jacket with small white dots and burgundy velvet collar, sheer panel at the waist with draped sash, and black trousers with patchwork cuffs in purple and red floral fabric.
Fashion ensemble on a mannequin, rear view: gray dotted jacket with burgundy velvet collar, sheer panel at waist, and dark trousers with floral and purple patchwork cuffs.
Close-up detail of a historic garment bodice and waist, featuring silver-gray ruched lace over a structured bodice, a sheer dark net skirt panel with embroidered floral motifs, and a deep crimson velvet underlayer visible through the open front, with a small black button closure.
Detail photograph of a garment sleeve, showing layered black fabric panels with a sheer mesh section embroidered with purple floral vines above, and a bold woven brocade band of pink, green, and yellow flowers on black below.
Tailored jacket displayed on a mannequin, rear view. Dark gray quilted fabric with small silver floral motifs, burgundy velvet collar, and a sheer embroidered panel at the lower back secured with a wrapped sash.
Designer
Rei Kawakubo
Japan, Tokyo, born 1942
Design House
Comme des Garçons
Japan, founded 1969
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Jacket, Pants, Two Pairs of Socks, External Bra)
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Fall/Winter 2001-2002
Medium
Jacket: cotton/rayon brocaded doublecloth, cotton velveteen, nylon net with rayon and polyester embroidery; Pants: wool brocaded twill, cotton velveteen, nylon net with rayon and polyester embroidery; Bra: wool twill, nylon net, elastic; Socks (purple): wool/Lurex knit; Socks (black): wool/Lurex knit
Dimensions
Center back length (a. jacket, collar to hem): 27 in. (68.58 cm) Inseam (b. pants): 29 5/8 in. (75.25 cm) Length (b. pants, overall): 38 1/4 in. (97.16 cm) Length (g. external bra, underbust): 31 5/8 in. (80.33 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.2002.65.1a-g
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles