MUSEUM PIECE 1970s Early COMME des GARCONS Tartan Plaid Pleated Skirt
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【Item Specifics】
Brand: COMME des GARÇONS (Early Label)
Type: Skirt
Style: Pleated / A-Line / Heritage
Color: Red & Black (Tartan Check)
Size: S (Vintage Fit)
Size Type: Regular
Material: 100% Wool
Theme: 1970s Japanese Archive / Origins of CDG / Punk Heritage
Season: 1970s (Pre-AD Code / Early Archive)
Features: Zipper Closure (No elastic), Traditional Knife Pleats, High-Quality Wool, Made in Japan
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Condition: Pre-owned (Excellent Vintage Condition / Museum Quality)
【Description】
Brand: COMME des GARÇONS (Initial Early Period)
Era: 1970s (The very beginning of the brand history)
Item: "The Origin" Tartan Check Pleated Skirt
Color: Vibrant Red with Bold Black Tartan Plaid
Size: Small (Vintage sizing / Please check measurements)
Condition:
Museum Quality / Excellent Vintage Condition.
Considering this piece is nearly 50 years old, it is in remarkable condition. The wool is crisp, the pleats are sharp, and the colors remain vibrant.
Professionally dry-cleaned and ready to wear or archive.
Authenticity Guaranteed. A true collector's item from the pre-AD era.
Material:
100% High-Grade Wool.
A mid-weight, durable wool that exemplifies the high production standards of early Japanese designer labels.
Measurements (Flat lay / Approx.):
Waist: 31 cm / 12.2 inches
Total length: 76 cm / 29.9 inches
Key Features:
The CDG Origin Story: This is the archetype of the tartan items that became a staple for COMME des GARÇONS. A fundamental piece for any serious fashion archive.
Pre-AD Rarity: This item predates the "AD" (Anno Domini) year coding on tags, marking it as a piece from the 1970s to very early 80s.
Traditional Tailoring: Unlike later experimental pieces, this skirt features classic, meticulous pleated tailoring, showcasing the brand's foundational craftsmanship.
Timeless Aesthetic: The red tartan plaid is a symbol of rebellion and high-fashion combined, a recurring theme in Rei Kawakubo's career.
Included: Skirt only.
Shipping: Ships from Japan with premium tracking and insurance.
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