{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-rei-kawakubo-mens-overcoat-oversize-fashion-medium-coat-made-japan","title":"Vintage 1980s Rei Kawakubo Mens Overcoat Oversize Fashion Medium Coat Made Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage men’s overcoat made by Japanese avant-garde designer Rei Kawakubo.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eKawakubo established her label “Comme des Garcons” in 1969, aimed at establishing a line for women that had the mobility and comfort of “boys” (garcons) clothing.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDuring the late 1970s, she established a professional and romantic relationship with Yohji Yamamoto, the two, in 1981, presenting separate, but ideologically similar, concepts of deconstructing traditional fashion design. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe label that appears on this coat was used during the 1980s - Kawakubo now offers menswear under the “Comme des Garcons Homme” label.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe design of the coat is tame compared to some of her more avant-garde designs, but beautifully made of quality wool tweed fabric in an oversized style that was popular during the 1980s. It has a small squared collar, raglan style sleeves, a four button front closure hidden by a flap, plus a visible button at the neck, and a slash pocket at either side.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe body of the coat is cut with a slight flare to the hemline, allowing the fabric to fall in drapes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a two button adjustable belt on either cuff.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is fully lined in a black rayon lining fabric. There is one pocket built into either side of the interior fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Rei Kawakubo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Tones of white and black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizing: Size M for medium is indicated, but it made in an oversized style - the designer’s intention was for this to hang loosely on the body, but a large size could probably wear this - in any case, please rely on the following measurements for fit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulders and sleeves: 32” long taken from the collar seam\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve Inseam: 20” long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChest: 58”, taken under the arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 61”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHips:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e62”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 64”, measured flat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: It is in very good condition with some small pulls to the tweed in places, very minor.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOtherwise, the coat is very clean, intact with no other wear or tear, and ready to be used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wonderful men’s overcoat, made at a time that Rei Kawakubo was becoming famous for her radical fashion designs - nice collectible coat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17775262728297,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/products\/Rei-Kawakubo-1980s-Mens-Overcoat.jpg?v=1594444811","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/vintage-1980s-rei-kawakubo-mens-overcoat-oversize-fashion-medium-coat-made-japan","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}