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Holiday Vintage, Couture & Textile Auction

Wed, Nov 18, 2020 08:00AM EST
Lot 20

REI KAWAKUBO, YOHJI YAMAMOTO GARMENTS, JAPAN, 1980s

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
2-pc black worsted wool twill ensemble c/o complex gathered & pleated fan shaped bodice w/ deeply pleated midriff into let out pleats for full hem & cut edged fraying knot bow to CF, asymmetrical ankle length skirt w/ narrow raw edged fringe on the bias, label "Rei Kawakubo", bodice B 38", W 36", L 35", skirt W 28", L 37", (fraying probably intentional) very good; 1 deadstock silk crepe dress w/ knitted ivory panel insert printed in birds & tri-colored spheres in blue, red & yellow, structure gathered over roll across front B & deep scoop at back, single adjustable SH strap, original tags & label "Yohji Yamamoto", B wrap up to 44", L 37", excellent.
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