Yohji Yamamoto Three-Piece Suit, 1997

For Spring/Summer 1997, Yohji Yamamoto reinterpreted the Chanel suit. A designer primarily known for his deconstruction and unconventional shapes, he engages with the perennial classic of French fashion. An example of this ensemble resides in the collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute (AC9424 97-5-2AF), which writes, “The jackets are a little wider and the skirts have been cut off at the hems to leave the edges frayed, while the lengths of the cuffs, the sizes of the collars and the lengths of the skirts create a sense of imbalance that adds a sense of play to the comfort, wearability and the design of the garment.”

Black and white silk tweed open front jacket with gold sequin trim along opening and a slash pocket, a black and white silk tweed sleeveless top with a see through black mesh back, and a long black and white silk tweed skirt with a frayed hem.
Label: Yohji Yamamoto

Size Label: M

Style/Serial No.: Jacket FU-J05-432 / Top FU-T19-915 / Skirt FU-S05-432

Approximate Measurements:

JACKET
Shoulders: 17"

Chest: 43.5"

Waist: 41.5"

Hips: 46.25"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.25"

TOP
Shoulders: 15.5"

Chest: 33.75"

Waist: 31"

Hips: 32"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22"

SKIRT

Waist: 29.25"

Hips: 31"

Length (side waistband to hem): 40"

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

The overall condition is very good structurally though the jacket, has some minor snagged threads primarily along the inner seams as well as the outer sleeves. The top has two snagged threads on the center back. The skirt has a few snagged threads primarily around the waist band.

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Yohji Yamamoto Three-Piece Suit, 1997

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