1980’s Flower Appliqué Sweater

Marked size: unmarked

condition: used

Shoulder: 20in

Chest: 20in

Length: 25in

Beautiful 1980's Kansai knit with 3D flower appliques throughout and embroidery in lurex. Kansai Yamamoto’s major claim to fame was designing a lot of famous pieces for David Bowie’s Wardrobe, most notably for Ziggy Stardust era outfits. He was way ahead of his time for designing such wild yet wearable designs and pieces. Even the monster hands of Jun Takahashi were reference to Bowie and Kansai’s designs. He notably also showed clothing in Europe predating Rei Kawakubo and Yohji. His designed were bright, expressive, large and unisex. It really helped push fashion forward with the help of Bowie’s star power as well as Elton John and many others.