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Junya Watanabe, designer

Woman's Jacket, 2008

Description

Maker

  • Junya Watanabe, b. 1961, Japanese, designer

Title

Woman's Jacket

Year

2008

Medium

Liberty of London–style machine-printed cotton; machine-made synthetic metallic lace, grosgrain ribbon

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • cotton,
  • rayon,
  • polyester,
  • metallic,
  • yarn,
  • metal,
  • chain,
  • brass,
  • hook and eyes

Techniques

  • plain weave

Dimensions

Center back length: 53.3 cm (21 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Junya Watanabe / Comme des Garçons / [size] M / Made in Japan

Place

Japan

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Museum Purchase

Object Number

2009.62.1

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Luminous Lace

January 27 - July 30, 2017

If you compare the 18th-century casaquin to this draped and ruched jacket,you will find numerous parallels, including the peplum shaping, the lively floral fabric, and, most importantly, the metallic lace trim. The lace trim on the 18th-century work is entirely handmade, whereas the 21st-century work includes machine-made trim composed of synthetic fibers. By leaving the printed selvage (or edge) of the textile visible, the designer of the latter work invites the viewer to consider the place of the machine in its craftsmanship, questioning what defines luxury in the 21st century.

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