Comme des Garçons by Rei Kawakubo FW1993 Dip-Dye Jersey Tunic – Runway
Size US S (please refer to measurements)
A rare Comme des Garçons tunic from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection by Rei Kawakubo, documented on the original runway presentation. Exemplifying Kawakubo's deconstructivist approach to clothing, the piece juxtaposes contrasting textiles, unfinished construction, and painterly color to create a garment that challenges conventional notions of tailoring and decoration.
Crafted from soft rayon jersey, the body is dip-dyed in a warm gradient that transitions from blush pink to terracotta, giving the fabric an organic, hand-finished appearance. Running vertically through the center is a richly woven paisley brocade panel in deep green, burgundy, and brown, creating a striking dialogue between fluid knit and ornate jacquard. Rather than concealing the construction, the seams bordering the brocade are intentionally left raw and exposed, a signature design language that defined Rei Kawakubo's work throughout the early 1990s.
The relaxed silhouette features a softly rounded neckline with intentionally unfinished edges, long sleeves, gently dropped shoulders, and an elongated tunic length designed to be layered over trousers, exactly as presented on the original runway. Every element reflects Comme des Garçons' fascination with imperfection, process, and the beauty of exposed construction.
Documented in the Fall/Winter 1993 runway collection in this exact silhouette and fabrication, the piece represents an important example of Rei Kawakubo's influential exploration of deconstruction and textile contrast during one of the house's most collectible periods.
Condition:
There is slight discoloration on the back of the garment, and the neckline shows gentle wear consistent with the original raw-edge construction and age. Please refer carefully to the photographs before purchasing.
Measurements – laid flat:
Shoulders – 36 cm
Chest – 41 cm
Length – 71 cm
Sleeve Length – 66 cm
Composition:
Body – Rayon
Contrast Panel – Cupro / Acrylic blend (based on the original Japanese care label; best translation)
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