Long, cocoon-style dress by junya watanabe comme des garcons, from AW1996 collection. Made from unusual brown wool fabric with irregular, mottled finish (likely garment-dyed after construction), dress has intricately-panelled construction, with shaped shoulders (see picture 7) and darting at bust and underarms. Combination of shoulder shape and cape-like slit opening for arms creates almost shawl-like effect at the back when dress is worn.

In addition to general irregularity of fabric, three brown satin panels (made from rayon) have been inserted into the dress from about the waist down.

Similar dress worn on AW1996 runway in picture 10 (via archivings.net), and by yianna in pictures 11-12 (from a flat shop visitor photos). Faux fur snood / neck warmer / hood by comme des garcons, worn with the dress in picture 12, is here.

Good condition, with minor wear.

No marked size (womens), should fit approx AU womens S
Check measurements to confirm fit
All measurements taken flat

Shoulder width: 33 cm (to seam), 42 cm (to where shoulder ends)
Width (at underarms): 48 cm
Waist width: 50 cm
Length (neck to hem): 124.5 cm cm
Hem width: 54.5 cm

100% wool main, 100% rayon panels, 100% cotton lining
Made in japan
AW1996