Corset
Designer
Yohji Yamamoto
(born 1943)
Fall 1991
Wood, wool, and metal
Gift of Anonymous
Object number2010.1.2
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.
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; constructivistExhibitions