Yohji Yamamoto Two-Piece Flounced Dress, Spring/Summer 1999

The Kyoto Costume Institute holds an example of this dress (acc. AC9739 98-42—3AB), which is illustrated on page 671 of the museum’s publication Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century.

Grey and white striped polyester strapless structured flounce peplum-style top with matching structured flounce skirt.
Label: Yohji Yamamoto
Size Label: S
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Chest: 33"
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 60"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23"

SKIRT
Waist: 26"
Hips: 48"
Length (side waist band to hem): 28"

Property from the Collection of Countess Anita von Galen

This lot is one of sixty-seven in this auction from Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant entertaining. Over the years, the Countess von Galen has used her visionary eye and a penchant for unique silhouettes to build an extraordinary collection of haute couture. She considered Hubert de Givenchy (Lots 1-18) and his partner, Philippe Venet, also a couturier (Lots 19-20), close friends, with Givenchy designing the baptismal gown (Lot 1) for her only son, Ferdinand Otto von Galen. Beyond her friendship with the couple, Countess von Galen was an ardent supporter of emerging, avant-garde designers including Pierre Cardin (Lots 25-48), Kansai Yamamoto (Lots 61-62), and Yohji Yamamoto (Lot 63).