2010.1.2

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MinMax_02 Left to right 2014.38.2 (dress), 96.123.3 (top, pants), 2019.22.1 (dress), 2010.1.2 (corset), 2017.50.1 (tartan dress), 2014.44.1 (gown), 91.158.1 (gold dress), 2014.63.2 (ensemble), 2019.16.1 (dress)

Global_12 Left to right 93.76.16 (ensemble), 2008.77.4 (dress), 2010.1.2 (corset), 2015.37.1 (ensemble), 2015.42.1 (coat ensemble) 87.164.14 (textile wall)

MinMax_04 Left to right 2010.1.2 (corset), 2017.50.1 (tartan dress), 2014.44.1 (gown), 91.158.1 (gold dress)

Object: Corset

Designer: Yohji Yamamoto (born 1943)

Date: Fall 1991

Medium: Wood, wool, and metal

Country: Japan

Credit Line: Gift of Anonymous

Object number: 2010.1.2

DescriptionWood corset, possibly maple veneer on engineered wood, triangle panels varying in size at bodice front and shoulders, half moon shaped panel peplum at left side, all pieces attached with silver metal hinges allows flexibility, nuts and bolts at CF and CB side panels, L bars at front shoulders; black wool at bodice back has longer rounded hem - peplum, half belt ties at side seam waist; armor; deconstructionism; constructivist

Label Text:This wooden corset demonstrates Yohji Yamamoto’s penchant for deconstructing and reworking historical western dress. He is a skillful craftsman who likes to experiment with unconventional materials.

Exhibitions:

Global Fashion Capitals
Minimalism / Maximalism: Fashion Extremes