Comme des Garçons 1980s Asymmetric Tailcoat Jacket with Velour Collar and Belt GJ-05037S, Black, Size S
Comme des Garçons 1980s Asymmetric Tailcoat Jacket with Velour Collar and Belt GJ-05037S, Black, Size S
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An early Comme des Garçons tailcoat in black wool, wrapped asymmetrically across the body, cinched with its own belt and falling to a long swallowtail at the back.
The Piece
Before the AD date codes appeared on its labels, Comme des Garçons had already rewritten Paris tailoring. Pieces from the 1980s, when Rei Kawakubo's black was still shocking, are the bedrock of any serious archive. This jacket carries the GJ code of the womenswear main line but no AD year, which places it in the 1980s.
It is built in black wool with a contrasting velour-finish cotton on the upper peak lapel, so the collar catches the light differently from the body. The front wraps across in an asymmetric line, closed by a self-fabric belt with a covered buckle, and the hem drops from a short front to a long tail behind. Flap pockets, a welt chest pocket and functioning buttoned cuffs keep the tailoring vocabulary intact.
The fit is broad-shouldered and easy: 45 cm at the shoulder and 56 cm pit to pit, with a back length of 99 cm. It wears well on a women's small to medium or a slim man.
Wear it belted over narrow trousers for the full silhouette, or open over a long dress.
Details
- Designer: Comme des Garçons (Rei Kawakubo)
- Season: 1980s (no AD date on the label)
- Model / ref: GJ-05037S
- Material: Body 100% wool; attached fabric 100% cotton velour
- Colour: Black
- Made in: Japan
- Tagged size: S
- Measurements: Shoulder 45 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 56 cm · Sleeve 53 cm · Length 99 cm
- Included: Matching belt
Condition
- Vintage condition, graded AB.
- Light fuzzing on the front body and sleeves.
- A short section of loose stitching and light fuzzing on the back body.
- Lining, belt and buttons present and sound.
Condition grade AB on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
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