Yohji Yamamoto
S/S 2001 Black 'Kisslock' Purse Dress / Apron
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[RARE] S/S 2001 Yohji Yamamoto black halter-neck 'kisslock' purse dress / apron. Black above-knee virgin wool dress with adjustable halter strap connected to silver-tone 'kisslock' purse motif at bust. Purse is technically functional, with medium-sized interior pocket opening. Pull-over dress with no closures. Fabric Contents: 100% Wool - unlined Wool crepe material. As seen on the runway (Look 34) on Eleonora Bose, convertible piece styled as suspender and maxi skirt / apron (adjustable silver-tone clasps allow for varied styling as desired). Featured in the 'Newfields' Museum, MoMu Museum, and Met Museum. In very good vintage condition with light wear throughout. A special piece of wearable art. Note that t-shirt is photographed for e-commerce purposes only and is not included with purchase.
In reference to this special piece, the Met Museum notates: "Yamamoto hereby ironically evaded the all-consuming need for It-Bags, which were a new way of design houses to sustain themselves in the new luxury fashion system at the turn of the millennium. He also connects the idea of women’s bodies as commodities in Western culture (and fashion) through the metaphor of the bag and the bag lady: this woman’s purse opens at the middle of the body and acts like a chastity belt, to be opened with coins."
Measurements
Marked size JP 2. Best fits size US 2 - 6 depending on desired fit.
AS DRESS:
Pit to Pit: 15.2" (30.4" when worn; taken from measurement at top of zipper from interior)
Waist: up to 20.5" (41" when worn)
Hip: 22.7" (45.4" when worn)
Length: 32.2" from center bust to hemline
AS APRON:
Waist: 15.2" (30.4" when worn; low rise)
Hip: up to 24" (48" when worn); open)
Length: approximately 50" from nape of neck to hemline (below-knee)
Returns
Returns are not eligible for this garment. Please read the condition, fabric contents, and item description in full and compare the measurements to your own. If you have any questions, please send us an email to Studio@TabVintage.com prior to purchase and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Size Guide
| US | UK | IT | FR | JP | Pants/Denim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 00 | 2 | 34 | 30 | 1 | 22 |
| XS | 0 | 4 | 36 | 32 | 3 | 23 |
| XS | 2 | 6 | 38 | 34 | 5 | 24-25 |
| S | 4 | 8 | 40 | 36 | 7 | 26-27 |
| S | 6 | 10 | 42 | 38 | 9 | 27-28 |
| M | 8 | 12 | 44 | 40 | 11 | 29-30 |
| L | 10 | 14 | 46 | 42 | 13 | 31-32 |
| L | 12 | 16 | 48 | 44 | 15 | 32-33 |
| XL | 14 | 18 | 50 | 46 | 17 | 24-26 |
