"tricot COMME des GARCONS" 2004 SS draped lapel cropped vest

Centered on unique cutting and the aesthetics of reconstruction, tricot COMME des GARCONS has brought a subtle sense of discomfort and elegance to everyday life. Here, we introduce a masterpiece that layers lightness over the neatness of tailoring.

This is a masterpiece that incorporates the jacket's structure into a vest, with a design that manipulates the sense of air through the flow of the collar.

This piece appears as a seemingly minimal black vest, but the three-dimensional lapel line on the front defines its impression. The structure that smoothly folds from the chest to the shoulders creates natural shadowing when worn. The deep V-neckline makes the neck look sleek, and layering with innerwear adds depth, making even simple combinations more complete and attractive.

The placket features small buttons arranged neatly, prioritizing neatness over excessive decoration, so even as a standalone vest, it does not make a strong statement and functions as a refined finishing touch. Additionally, the length is designed to be compact, with a balance that visually elongates the waist, providing rhythm to the overall style and making it easier to choose the volume of bottoms.

From the tag, the material is 100% wool for the main body, with cotton used for the separate fabric and cupro for the lining, indicating a structure that maintains a supple stiffness on the surface while ensuring smoothness where it touches the skin. The back is quietly shaped with darts, and by leaving a three-dimensional form that follows the body within the pared-down surface, it balances the elegant femininity typical of tricot with a sense of mode tension.

Regarding the era, the product tag confirms the notation AD2003, physically verifying that this piece was manufactured in 2003. In COMME des GARCONS archives, products from the following season often bear the previous year's AD notation, so the credibility of identifying this as 2004 Spring/Summer is well supported by the tag information, adding value.

As a hallmark of 2004 Spring/Summer, the lightness achieved through layering and the design that blends the tailored silhouette into everyday wear are notable. It is very skillful in not appearing too stiff like a jacket, yet maintaining the core that sharpens the outfit. Therefore, it can be suitable for formal occasions or for adding a mood without fuss on casual days, and its versatility across seasons is a delight.

What we want you to pick up is not to dramatically change your outfit, but to update your impression through the beauty of structure, especially recommended for those who want to improve the precision of their basic outfits. From the perspective of integrating into daily life, it allows you to adjust while choosing innerwear and bottoms to match your lifestyle's warmth, quietly becoming a reliable presence in your wardrobe.

Styling-wise, it pairs well not only with layering over shirts or cut-and-sew tops to define the silhouette, but also with layering over a dress to focus on the upper body. For bottoms, choosing slacks or long skirts with a flowing feel enhances the neatness of the look, and finishing with leather shoes or boots creates a natural connection between elegance and mode, making it a superb choice.

Definitely take this opportunity.