Identity area
Reference code
2017.159.Back
Title
Comme des Garçons SHIRT Shirt with Cut Work and Machine Embroidery
Date(s)
- Winter 2011 (Creation)
Level of description
Piece
Extent and medium
1
Context area
Name of creator
(1988-)
Administrative history
Shirt dominated collection of Comme des Garçons designed by Rei Kawakubo.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
White cotton long sleeved shirt. The two front panels have been backed with white cotton with lilac stripes with sections in the shape of pointed ellipses cut away. The cut backing has been over stitched with looping machine embroidery in lilac or pale purple thread creating joined leaf-shapes. It has one plain patch pocket on the left chest. It fastens with six mother of pearl buttons and one on each cuff. Size L.
Country of Design: Japan
Country of Manufacture: France
Country of Design: Japan
Country of Manufacture: France
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Cotton
Colour/Print: White, lilac
Details: Embroidery, cut work
Colour/Print: White, lilac
Details: Embroidery, cut work