Comme des Garcons AW1995 red velvet sleeveless dress fashion monographs The coat has some shaping

The coat has some shaping incorporated into seams

This is born out in details as well as fabrication: most obviously the back waist belt but also the tuck at the front neck (usually seen on the back lining of tailored jackets to make sure there is some give

There are also two button tabs at the side seams

and a small

It should be noted that although the dress is in decent overall condition

Comme des Garcons AW1995 red velvet sleeveless dress fashion monographs The coat has some shapingSleeveless dress by comme des garcons (autumn winter 1995), made from a rich red cotton velvet. Has a rounded, scooped neckline, gently flared shape, and deceptively intricate panelled construction. Fully lined in cupro. No marked size (womens unisex)Check measurements to confirm fitAll measurements taken flatShoulder width: 35. 5 cmWidth (at underarms): 43 cmWaist width: 47. 5 cmLength (neck to hem): 101. 5 cmHem width: 58. 5 cm100% cotton outer,