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Original (Late 70’s) “Destroy” Muslin
Seditionaries "Destroy" Muslin with swastika print This particular “Destroy” muslin dates back to the late 70’s, and was only available in the UK via mail order for 9.5 British Pounds. This era of the Seditionaries tag is widely considered by collectors to be the key identifier for the original run, as many items during this time were exclusively produced under made-to-order requests. There were many variations of these muslins that were adorned with homosexual acts, pornographic novelizations of children’s cartoons, defaming political figures, child pornography (depicted as “censored”), nazi imagery, some of which are shown on the next slide. The narrative to incorporate provocative graphics were rooted in Vivienne Westwood’s convictions with freedom of expression, as wearing such imagery at that time ran the risk of imprisonment. Fits an S-M. Snaps at collars broke and are pinned with safety pins. Immense amount of distressing. Stains from metal corrosion. Back flap torn.$1,040 -
FW11 “Decadence” Reconstructed Patchwork Silk Button Up
Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus FW11 "Decadence" Reconstructed Patchwork Silk Button Up. Rei Kawakubo's FW11 runway for men was a cultural nightmare criss-crossing and connecting references to points there should be no business of having a connection to. Each model wore a crudely placed wig on top, everything below was a Pollock of Chinese patterned silks, English mad hatter silhouettes, Japanese hakamas, Vegas prints. That being said, despite the lack of any real definable signifier to process there seems to be a gravitating harmony in Rei's pursuit to find beauty in the ugly which she triumphs time and time again. Tees and button ups from this collection were reconstructed from vintage tees and silk scarves and button ups respectively. Each item is unique including its flaws, quality of silk, graphics and print. 8.5/10 condition, some flaws at the bottom right panel. Sz S, fits long, fits slim S-M.$450 -
Puffer Button Up Shirt
Carol Christian Poell Sample Puffer Shirt. Enigmatic artisan CCP is a revered, established designer even outside of the 'avant-garde' dark fashion circle it was originally associated with in the mid 2000's. Poell's individuality and intricate design techniques outshined and more importantly outlived visually similar labels that had more singular gritty narratives which arguably shared some aesthetic principles with CCP. The respect for the designer is well praised, ubiquitously, by creatives, critics and connoisseurs alike for his zealously conceptual approach to challenging fashion design's norms, as if the execution to said challenges came naturally to him. Growing up in leather trade and a scholar tailor, CCP is involved in every step of his design process from fabrics, to dye processing, to even the 'marketing' where he displays his work only when he deems necessary. Diffident to interviews, independent from trends, meticulous in his design approach, CCP is a master at his craft and a slave to nothing. Puffer shirt is stuffed with synthetic insulation similar to those in some puffer jackets. Mellow tangerine dyed, as with many CCP pieces, has a murkiness with beautiful dynamic color range. Cut Slim 9/10 condition. Sz 48 fits close to chest medium.$600 -
Tom Ford Era Hand Painted Floral Camp Shirt
Gucci by Tom Ford SS02 or SS03 Hand Painted Floral Camp Shirt. Tom Ford hand painted florals serve as a cornerstone for Gucci designs by Michele today. Coupled with Gucci's sense of luxury, Ford pushed his own sexually charged youth quake agenda in his early 2000's seasons followed by extravagant leisure wear with polarizing proportions. Models were bare-chested or lightly clothed, overshadowed by detailed silk robes. Camp shirt shown here is a modest rendition of Gucci's floral designs on the runway, resembling some of the chipper and vibrant designs Gucci adopted in the early 00's. 7.5/10 condition. Bleach marks on the inside of the collar which aren't shown when worn. Mild Blemishes. Sz S but fits wide and rather large for small, best for a medium.$400 -
OG 02 Andy Kaufman “Foreignman” Tee
OG 2002 Andy Kaufman "Foreignman" Tee. Miyashita was a fan of Kaufman's stand up work, including the "Foreignman" impression which is referenced by the tee here. 7/10 condition. mild yellowing at collar. Sz 4 Fits L$121 -
FW02 “Nowhere Man” George Harrison Tee
Number (N)ine FW02 "George Harrison" Tee. From the "Nowhere Man" collection which featured graphics revolving The Beatles lead Guitarist George Harrison Sz 4 Fits M-L. 8/10 condition. Mild knick at sleeve and eroded necktag.$87 -
SS02 OG “Gotham City”
Number (N)ine SS02 Original "Gotham City" Tee. Original rendition of the iconic "Gotham City" shirt by Takahiro Miyashita. Sz4 fits wide Medium. 9/10 condition.$95 -
Flying V Guitar Tee
Number (N)ine Flying V Guitar Tee. Original number nine. 9/10 condition. Sz 2 Fits S-M.$65 -
OG SS01 “Cigarettes” Tee
Number (N)ine OG SS01 Cigarettes Tee. Original rendition of the "Cigarettes Tee" featuring distressing and colour treatment. Counter part to "weed" tee. 7/10 condition. Sz 4 Fits fitted L$120 -
AW01 “Redisun” Bauhaus Double Layered Tee
Number (N)ine AW01 "Redisun" Double Layered Tee. Thick double layer tee with a sheet of synthetic fabric between. Bauhaus Logo on the front. Sz 3 Fits a small. 9/10 condition$200 -
Artisanal Reconstructed Tee
Maison Margiela "010" artisanal reconstructed tee. Oversized tee composed of 4-5 repurposed tees to create an oversized silhouette with a hodgepodge of details. Dated around SS02-03 before the "clover" reconstructed tees of SS04 and much harder to find. Margiela is a pioneer of reconstruction in fashion, with the label's offerings strongly revolving around the concepts and narratives of reconstruction. MMM's reconstructed garments have a keen attention to detail in the placement and cut of the garment's repurposed fabrics resulting in cleaner, sharper and precise designs. Said designs distance themselves as far away from the crude and inexactness displayed from reconstructed garments by other designers. Despite Margiela's reconstructed garments, bags and accessories are decades old and yet, still inspires creatives and designers presently, the meticulous approach to MMM's designs render them easily distinguishable from the sea of copycats. JAR JAR BINKS 9/1o condition, tiny circular stain on collar. Size 2 but fits M-L$500