Description
This rare vintage Comme des Garcons dress is from the 1985 runway collection. This collection was in Kawakubo’s signature black and white with oversized pieces in solids, stripes and plaids. In Interview magazine in 1985, Rei Kawakubo is quoted as saying “The void is important.” This profound statement was in stark contrast to the philosophy of her peers, who were creating exaggerated pieces that seemed to fill every void. Her unique perspective exemplifies her refusal to conform to conventional notions of fashion and beauty. Her unyielding resolve and uncompromising artistic vision have helped make Rei Kawakubo one of the most important designers of our time.
This avant garde black wool challis dress is vertically pleated throughout with 1'' to 2.5'' pleats. The dress has a straight, rectangular fit with rounded shoulders with slits in the side seams for arm holes. At the waist there is a a squared wool tied belt that threads through the waist asymmetrically. As you can see in the runway photo, you can loop the belt in a way that reveals skin or a top you might wear underneath, or you can secure it to cover more. The dress is intended to have an oversized fit. This dress is a beautiful example of Rei Kawakubo's work.
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
All of our pieces have been professionally cleaned and arrive ready to wear.
Measuring & Fit Guide
We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.
The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:
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BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement. |
Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements |
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WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement. |
LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam. | |
| HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement. | RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband. | |
| LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement. | INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam. | |
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SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.** |
*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.
**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve. 
Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.
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Description
This rare vintage Comme des Garcons dress is from the 1985 runway collection. This collection was in Kawakubo’s signature black and white with oversized pieces in solids, stripes and plaids. In Interview magazine in 1985, Rei Kawakubo is quoted as saying “The void is important.” This profound statement was in stark contrast to the philosophy of her peers, who were creating exaggerated pieces that seemed to fill every void. Her unique perspective exemplifies her refusal to conform to conventional notions of fashion and beauty. Her unyielding resolve and uncompromising artistic vision have helped make Rei Kawakubo one of the most important designers of our time.
This avant garde black wool challis dress is vertically pleated throughout with 1'' to 2.5'' pleats. The dress has a straight, rectangular fit with rounded shoulders with slits in the side seams for arm holes. At the waist there is a a squared wool tied belt that threads through the waist asymmetrically. As you can see in the runway photo, you can loop the belt in a way that reveals skin or a top you might wear underneath, or you can secure it to cover more. The dress is intended to have an oversized fit. This dress is a beautiful example of Rei Kawakubo's work.
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
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