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A stunning archival piece from Rei Kawakubo’s COMME des GARÇONS mainline. This dress is a masterclass in Kawakubo's signature subversion of traditional motifs, brilliantly clashing "punk" textiles (tartan plaid and leopard animal prints) with "bourgeois" luxury elements (ornate, Hermes-style baroque chains, belts, and tassel graphics). The silhouette begins with a classic, streamlined sleeveless scoop-neck bodice that drops into a dramatic, voluminous asymmetrical balloon/parachute skirt. The complex draping and gathering at the hips create a beautiful, chaotic structural movement that CDG is famous for. Collector's Note: The inner label features an asterisk (*) replacing the traditional cedilla under the 'C' in GARÇONS. This specific typography is a well-known hallmark of early, vintage Comme des Garçons pieces, typically dating this garment to the late 1980s or 1990s archives. PTP 18” W 19” H 22