"COMME des GARCONS" 99SS sheer drape docking detail tailored jacket

Based on the concepts of "rebellious spirit" and "something never before seen," he has produced many designs that overturn preconceived notions of fashion, specializing in the reconstruction of dresses and jackets and three-dimensional cutwork.

We would like to introduce you to a special item from COMME des GARCONS.

This masterpiece features black sheer draping that creates a quiet shadow, reflecting the atmosphere of spring/summer 1999.

The value of this piece lies in the fact that it neatly embodies the mood of the 1999 Spring/Summer season, which updated tailoring with "lightness" and "decomposition," using a fabric that is almost like an extremely thin gauze weave.The black wool and polyester fabric, which retains a slightly wrinkled texture, absorbs light while allowing only the edges to be faintly transparent, and the shadows that are created as the garment moves make the garment itself look like a sculpture.

The silhouette is based around a three-button notch lapel, but the front hem is streamlined thanks to panel work that allows ample fabric to escape to the outside of the body, and cutting that makes use of the extra space from the shoulders to under the sleeves creates a voluminous look that traps air, while the cuffs are slightly flared, making the line to the fingertips appear longer, creating a striking three-dimensional look that changes depending on whether you look at it from the front, diagonally, or back.

It is a light, single-layer garment with no lining, and the seam allowances are deliberately kept to a minimum to allow the fabric to sway freely, giving it the feeling of "floating" 1-2 cm from the body's contours. The moment the wind catches the garment, the hem and sleeves begin to ripple simultaneously, creating a design that gives it a fashionable feel without feeling heavy, despite being all black.

While maintaining the standards of tailoring, the idea of ​​dropping the fabric in the direction of gravity disrupts the symmetry and draws the eye vertically, so the transparency changes subtly depending on whether an inner layer is worn or not, allowing you to enjoy the duality of softness in the day and sharpness at night, conveying the experimental spirit of the time to the present day.In addition to its rarity as an archive, its versatility makes it an appealing piece as it can be immediately incorporated into modern wardrobes.

Although it is labeled as a size S, the shoulder line is designed with a balance of straight and curved lines, allowing for ample movement, and the sleeves fall to wrap around the wrists, making it easy to adapt to differences in gender and body type, a beautiful feature not to be overlooked.The buttons are small and have a subdued sheen, which tightens the garment without breaking the tension between structure and fragility.

This is a masterpiece from Spring/Summer 1999 that combines the context of the archive with modernity in one piece and can be confidently recommended to those who want to enjoy light tailoring with nuances of black.

In terms of styling, pairing creased slacks in the same color with understated leather shoes, and wearing a black (matte or slightly shiny) top with a different texture underneath will create a gradation of tones, further deepening the vertical shadows and creating an elegant look.To make the most of the flowing curves of the hem, a long, flowing skirt with minimal heels will also create a classy tone-on-tone look.Striping away decoration around the neck and adding a single metal accessory near the ear or hand will highlight a quiet strength.

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