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Rei Kawakubo

Men's Suit

Maker

Rei Kawakubo (Japanese, b. 1942 in Tokyo, Japan), designer
Comme des Garçons (Japanese, established 1969), design label

Title

Men's Suit

Year

Spring/Summer 2019

Medium

  • Painted polyester plain weave,
  • appliquéd to net ground

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Painted polyester plain weave,
  • appliquéd to net ground

Dimensions

Center back length: 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (jacket)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mark Pollack (RISD BFA 1976, Textiles)

Object Number

2020.5.1ab

Type

  • Costume

Exhibition History

Sensing Fashion
Feb 11, 2023 – Jul 30, 2023

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Rei Kawakubo (Japanese, b. 1942 in Tokyo, Japan), designer
Comme des Garçons (Japanese, established 1969), design label
Men's Suit, Spring/Summer 2019
Painted polyester plain weave, appliquéd to net ground
Center back length: 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) (jacket)
Gift of Mark Pollack (RISD BFA 1976, Textiles) 2020.5.1ab

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