A rare and highly collectible museum-grade garment from Rei Kawakubo’s early 90s period —
an era that redefined the language of contemporary fashion.

This piece stands not as clothing, but as a sculptural exploration of form, volume, and imperfection — the very principles that positioned Comme des Garçons at the forefront of avant-garde design.

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ARCHIVAL SIGNIFICANCE

• Fall/Winter 1991 runway piece
• Early Comme des Garçons — historically important period
• Made in Japan
• Increasingly rare on the global market

Comparable pieces have reached €3000+,
yet examples of this complexity and condition are exceptionally scarce.

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

A masterclass in Kawakubo’s radical tailoring:

• fluid kimono-based silhouette
• deliberate asymmetry — no axis, no balance, only movement
• monumental textile sculpture on the chest (rose / knot form)
• engineered draping creating tension and release within the fabric
• organically shifting structure — the garment transforms with the body

The back reveals a textural, almost architectural surface,
demonstrating controlled distortion — a signature of early CDG.

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MATERIAL

• deep midnight velvet (almost black with blue undertones)
• luminous, liquid surface reacting to light
• substantial weight with elegant fluidity
• composition: 100% rayon — typical of CDG’s experimental textiles of the era

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CONDITION

Excellent archival condition

• no structural damage
• no visible flaws affecting wear or display
• fabric integrity fully preserved

A rare opportunity to acquire a 30+ year-old runway piece in such condition.

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SIZE

Marked M
Kimono construction allows for a fluid, non-restrictive fit

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COLLECTOR VALUE

This garment exists at the intersection of:

• fashion history
• collectible design
• wearable art

Ideal for:

• serious Comme des Garçons collectors
• archive investors
• stylists and editorial collectors
• private wardrobes focused on rare avant-garde

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FINAL NOTE

Pieces from this era are no longer simply garments —
they are cultural artifacts.

With the market steadily shifting toward archival fashion,
early Rei Kawakubo works of this caliber are becoming increasingly sought-after and difficult to source.