1980s Kansai Red Dragon Sweater

Kansai Yamamoto’s designs are not shy. Like most artists, the designs of Kansai Yamamoto (even his clothes for Japan’s Barbie doll) are not shy nor run of the mill, as this cotton pullover will attest. A loosely woven knit in red and white, the front has an embroidered appliqué of a dragon head in abstract with jewel hued thread. As well, Kansai inevitably does something different with the inherent structure of even the simplest of his pieces. Here he added textural interest with an open weave on the back of the sweater, criss-crossed with knit bands, almost like suspenders.  The body of the sweater has a contrasting weave on the arms, and solid red ribbing at the shoulder, cuff and waist. Made for Kansai’s O2 line, it has a slightly dropped shoulder with pads, and is in excellent condition. Bust 46", waist 30", shoulder 21", sleeve 23", length 25". $195