Top
1999 (designed and made)
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White cotton top, sleeveless trapeze shape, finished armholes but raw hem; with standing collar made from thin metal tubes. Back of neck shaped like a V.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | cotton, metal |
| Brief description | White cotton top with metal collar; Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons; Spring-Summer 1999 |
| Physical description | White cotton top, sleeveless trapeze shape, finished armholes but raw hem; with standing collar made from thin metal tubes. Back of neck shaped like a V. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | This garment contains metal parts. Please take care when wearing. The metal parts may change shape or become detached. Since the metal is plated, the plate may come off or rust if wet. So please wipe dry with a cloth as soon as possible upon contact with water. People with allergies to metal should avoid wearing it. Do not wash with metal parts attached. For cleaning, please consult a dry cleaning professional (Care instructions label) |
| Credit line | Given anonymously |
| Object history | As seen on the cover of Harper & Queen, May 1999 (British edition), where the top was modelled by singer and performer Madonna in a photograph by Patrick Demarchelier. |
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| Accession number | T.108-2022 |
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| Record created | September 9, 2021 |
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