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Junya Watanabe Purple Crushed Velvet Slit Dress, FW 1997

$3,905.48
£2,870
€3,371.77
CA$5,365.47
A$5,990.04
CHF 3,138.69
MX$73,323.96
NOK 39,861.40
SEK 37,584.24
DKK 25,163.89

About the Item

Junya Watanabe evening dress composed of crushed velvet in deep purple from the Fall-Winter 1997 collection. The garment is engineered with flatlock seams and geometric panel construction, including shaped waist insets and diagonally set side panels to contour the form. A distinctive design element is the integrated leg aperture at the side of the skirt, which functions as a structured cut-out, creating a deliberate asymmetrical high slit effect when worn. The body is cut with a crew neckline and long fitted sleeves, and the hem extends to ankle length. Fastened at the left side seam with a concealed zip closure. The use of crushed velvet, a synthetic blend with directional pile, enhances surface variation and visual texture, contributing to the designer’s deconstructionist methodology and his exploration of form and body through technical patternmaking. The construction reflects Watanabe’s early interest in sculptural tailoring and anatomical displacement during his formative years at Comme des Garçons. ▪ Brand: Junya Watanabe (Comme des Garçons) ▪ Creative Director: Junya Watanabe ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Fabric: Crushed Velvet ▪ Size: Small ▪ Made in: Japan ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6ft ---------------- Condition Grading Guidelines:
 ▪ Pristine - No signs of wear with inclusion of original packaging ▪ Excellent - Very slight signs of wear with no visible flaws ▪ Very Good - Minor signs of wear from gentle use ▪ Good - Moderate signs of wear from extended use ▪ Fair - Signs of heavy wear, in need of repair not affecting functionality ---------------- The photographs presented in this listing, with the exception of any reference or runway imagery, require proper credit to be attributed to the copyright owner, in order to perform specific actions such as sharing the images on social media, articles or online publications. It is strictly prohibited to utilise the images for selling the same or similar products. If you happen to be the copyright owner of any image we have used and wish for its removal, kindly contact us. We appreciate your cooperation.

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