Comme des Garçons Black Bump Ensemble, Spring 1997

With her Spring/Summer 1997 collection, Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body, Rei Kawakubo used various odd shaped pillows placed throughout the torso to challenge established fashion norms and silhouettes. This collection was derided by some of the fashion community earning the moniker "lumps and bumps" collection further pointing out the dissonance between what Kawakubo sought to achieve and the current fashion climate.

Two black knit short sleeve tops: one sheer with two "bump" casings along the front chest and one solid; paired with black wool knit semi-circle skirt.
Label: Comme des Garçons
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Style/Serial No.: GT-100330

Approximate Measurements:
SHEER TOP
Shoulders: 12.5"
Chest: 30"
Waist: 26.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 15.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 13.5"

SOLID TOP
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 29"
Length (underarm to hem): 15.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 82"
Hips: 32"
Length (side waist band to hem): 26.5"

Condition:

The overall condition is very good though there are some loose threads where bump casings are connected under the blouse. The skirt is very good with no visible issues.

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