“sacai” Late 00’s Sequin-embellished wool tunic with sheer mesh layer

“sacai”

Late 00’s Sequin-embellished wool tunic with sheer mesh layer

From sacai, the brand that has combined different materials and garment structures into one to create new silhouettes in everyday wear, we present an exquisite piece with delicate embellishment and a layered design.

Cut in deep navy wool into a long, vertical tunic, this piece fuses distinct textures into a unified structure—thanks to countless sequins that cover the front and sheer mesh lace subtly revealed from within.

On the front, small sequins are meticulously stitched in place. The neatly arranged circular elements reflect light with fine precision, adding depth and brilliance to this subdued, navy-based palette.

The sequins not only cover the entire piece uniformly, but are also arranged in a curved pattern that suggests the outline of a bustier at the bust. In this way, a graphic composition emerges—one that evokes the lines of the body within otherwise flat decorative detailing. The sensation of layering an ornate dress garment with everyday knitwear strongly reflects the hybrid philosophy that Chitose Abe has consistently expressed.

Inside, black mesh lace with a delicate, fine-knit structure is layered on. By peeking delicately through the upper portion of the round neckline and at the armholes, it lends a light, translucent touch to the substantial wool and sequins.

At the shoulders, tabs are positioned with buttons. Serving as a detail reminiscent of military epaulettes, they tighten the overall look while also playing a structural role in bringing together the decorative front panel and the sheer inner fabric into one cohesive design.

Using a ribbed knit with added width along the neckline and hem, the sequins’ density is received neatly and cleanly, beautifully refining the long silhouette. The back is composed of deep navy wool with subdued decoration, allowing you to enjoy a contrast within a single item—the glamorous sheen at the front and the quiet, composed presence of the back.

The main fabric is 100% wool, while the separate fabric—including the mesh lace—is 100% polyester. The soft texture of wool creates a silhouette that falls in vertical lines, while the lightweight sequins and sheer materials finish the piece with an impressively dimensional surface.

By integrating the initial item number system visible in the quality tag, the care tag from the former specifications, the brand notation, and the address notation from the period when the company was SAKAI SLASH, the production era can be determined as the late 2000s through 2010.

This is a piece from the period when sacai began to expand its presentations abroad in earnest. As an archive, it also holds added value in how the layered fusion of different materials—symbolic of the brand as it is today—is expressed through a clear combination of sequins, wool, and mesh lace.

It is especially recommended for those who seek a composed, mode-like look while incorporating glamorous materials, and for those who want to enjoy different textures and structures in a single item.

For styling, you can layer a shirt or a fitted top underneath, then pair it with refined slacks or a long skirt to bring out the tunic’s elongated silhouette and its sacai-style, sheer layered look—resulting in a depthful, sacai-inspired outfit.

Please take this opportunity.