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Dress and box
Designed by: Issey Miyake (Japanese, born in 1938)
For: Miyake Design Studio (Japanese, founded 1970)
For: Miyake Design Studio (Japanese, founded 1970)
Japanese (Tokyo)
1991
Object Place: Tokyo, Japan
Medium/Technique
Linen; plain weave
Dimensions
147.32 cm (58 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Stuart C. Welch
Accession Number1999.673.1-3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionOrigami skirt and shirt styled after the kimono. Square skirt divided into quadrants, front and back, saddle-stitched together, wide belt-loops at top. Square top (same size as skirt) with kimono sleeves, c.f. placket with three-button closure, fagotting at sleeve hem, bottom, neck, placket, and underarm. Skirt and top fold into squares to fit into accompanying brown cardboard box of three pieces.
Worn by owner with black leather belt.
Label (top): "Issey Miyake"
Label (skirt): "Issey Miyake"
Condtion: very good
Worn by owner with black leather belt.
Label (top): "Issey Miyake"
Label (skirt): "Issey Miyake"
Condtion: very good
ProvenancePurchased by owner at Issey Miyake shop in early 1990s
CopyrightCopyright the Miyake Design Studio, Japan