1997 Black Wool Deconstructed Dress

Maison Margiela 1997 Black Wool Deconstructed Dress Excerpt from The Met: This dress, from the fall/winter 1997–98 collection by Maison Martin Margiela, is made up of two panels of woven fabric, or “coupons,” stitched together. The panels are ended by a selvedge imprinted with “Made in England…Super 100…Worsted,” which indicates that these were the last parts of a roll of fabric. The collection featured garments that looked as though they were still in the process of being made, a theme carried over from spring/summer 1997. Fall 1997 Ready-to-Wear Collection Black Two panels of stitched fabric Exposed raw trim Bateau neckline Loose fit Floor-length Made in France (fabric made in England) 100% wool Good preowned condition; several small holes (see photos following label for condition details) Size & MeasurementsApproximate, taken flat: Small/MediumBust: 20" Width/Waist: 21"Length: 53" Armhole: 10" (1.5" from top of shoulder)