Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2012
The Acquisitions
David and Roberta Logie Department of Textile and Fashion Arts: July 2011–June 2012
Jacket (part one of a two piece ensemble)
2000
Designed by Yohji Yamamoto
Jacket: Center back: 59.7 cm (23 1/2 in.)
Skirt: Center back: 96.5 cm (38 in.)
Leather
Classification: Costumes
Culture: Japanese
Accession number: 2012.319
Description: Fitted black leather jacket with three buttons down front. Asymmetric stritching and bottom edge is jagged and composed of multiple 'panels' of leather. Three small overlapping pockets at right side arranged vertically. Each pocket has a rope-string hanging from it. Black silk lining. Interior label:"YOHJI YAMAMOTO, FABRIQUE AU JAPAN, MADE IN JAPAN, COMPOSITION AND WASHING INSTRUCTIONS SEE ATTACHED LABEL" Matching long black leather skirt. Asymmetric stitching and jagged edges. Three small overlapping pockets at right hip arranged vertically. Each pocket has a small rope-string hanging from it. Zipper down center back with hook/eye closure at waistband.
Provenance/Ownership History: About 2002, purchased by Penny Vinik at Yohji Yamamoto boutique, New York City; gift of Vinik to the MFA. (Accession date: May 30, 2012)
Gift of Penny Vinik