Comme des Garçons, "Broken Bride" Ensemble, F/W 2005

All three pieces in this lot were featured in the fall/winter 2005 "Broken Bride" ready-to-wear collection by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons.

THE FIRST
Asymmetric convertible jacket in black wool gabardine and black silk chiffon with lace & ribbon appliqués throughout. Sleeves & upper half of jacket in wool gabardine; lower half of jacket in silk chiffon. Large round collar with notched lapels. Full-length sleeves. Features two holes in silk chiffon portion of jacket so that it can be pulled up and worn cropped-length. Asymmetric button closures at front. Partially lined.

Label: Comme des Garçons
Size Label: M
Style/Serial No.: EP-J015
Date: F/W 2005
Country of Origin: Japan

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5“
Chest: 35“
Waist: 31“
Hips: 35“
Length (high shoulder point to hem, full length): 35“
Length (cropped length): 16"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29“

THE SECOND
Wrap dress in off-white silk chiffon & silk satin with printed images of wedding dresses throughout. Collarless round neckline. Elbow-length sleeves. Features ruffle and appliqué ribbon details at front of dress. Open front with two closure ties at waist. Asymmetric hemline, about knee-length. Unlined. Features removable self-fabric belt.

Label: Comme des Garçons
Size Label: L
Style/Serial No.: EP-O004
Date: F/W 2005
Country of Origin: Japan

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: “
Chest: 44“
Waist: 40“
Hips: 58“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 53“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 20“
Belt: 42" x 0.75"

THE THIRD
Sack bag in natural canvas; both sides of exterior printed with an image of a wedding dress. Large silver-tone metal O-ring handles. No closures. Lined in off-white cotton.

Label: Comme des Garçons
Style/Serial No.: Unmarked
Date: F/W 2005
Country of Origin: Japan

Approximate Measurements:
22" W x 16" H x 1.5" D
6" Handle Drop

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Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is excellent.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is excellent.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good to very good. Faint discoloration from use throughout.

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Comme des Garçons, "Broken Bride" Ensemble, F/W 2005

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