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ARCHIVE PIECE FROM LEGENDARY SS97 COLLECTION
Up for sale is an extraordinary piece of fashion history: a 100% wool knitwear top from Rei Kawakubo\'s Spring/Summer 1997 collection for Comme des Garçons. This exceptional garment (style number EN-10004S) exemplifies the avant-garde deconstruction and radical asymmetry that defined one of the most influential collections in fashion history.
Collection Context:The AD1997 season is celebrated as one of Comme des Garçons\' most groundbreaking moments, featuring the iconic \"Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body\" (aka \"Lumps and Bumps\") collection that challenged conventional notions of beauty, form, and wearability. While this piece doesn\'t feature the padded elements of that specific sub-collection, it shares the same revolutionary spirit of deconstruction, asymmetry, and unfinished edges that defined Kawakubo\'s work during this era.
Design Details:
- Asymmetrical construction with twisted, wrap-around silhouette
- Raw, unfinished edges - signature deconstructed aesthetic
- Cap sleeves with irregular cuts
- V-neckline that drapes naturally
- Multiple overlapping panels creating dimensional, sculptural form
- Intentionally irregular seam placement
- Navy blue color - classic CDG palette
- Made in Japan with exceptional craftsmanship
Materials & Specifications:
- 100% Wool (Laine)
- Label: COMME des GARÇONS
- Style Code: EN-10004S
- Size: S
- Season: AD1997 (Spring/Summer 1997)
- Country: Made in Japan
- Care: Do not bleach, cool iron, dry clean only, javel interdit, per doux, nettoyage à sec
Condition:Pre-owned vintage condition with character consistent with a nearly 28-year-old archival piece. Shows natural signs of age and wear. The unfinished, deconstructed aesthetic is intentional by design.
Why This Piece Matters:1997 marked a pivotal moment in fashion history when Kawakubo challenged the supermodel era\'s emphasis on perfection with garments that celebrated irregularity, asymmetry, and the unexpected. This piece represents wearable art from a designer whose work has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the V&A, and MoMA.
Styling Notes:Can be worn multiple ways due to its asymmetric, wrap construction. Pairs beautifully with minimalist bottoms to let the sculptural form take center stage. A true statement piece for collectors who appreciate fashion as art.
