Early 20th-century Edwardian coat, preserved in beautifully distressed condition—an unaltered artifact whose wear reads closer to Comme des Garçons or McQueen than costume.
Category: Curated
File Under: Avant-Garde
A true Edwardian coat (circa early 1900s) sourced in already-ruined condition and kept that way with intention. The silhouette carries the signature markers of the era—structured shoulder, nipped waist, flared back, and self-fabric buttons—while its surface tells the story of a century of handling, storage, and survival.
The frayed lining, exposed inner canvas, and torn collar move this firmly out of “period garment” and into the language of contemporary deconstruction. No interventions have been made; the textile degradation itself is the work. It sits comfortably in the lineage of designers who turned decay into couture—Rei Kawakubo, Ann Demeulemeester, Martin Margiela, and McQueen—yet remains an authentic historical garment, not a fashion reproduction.
Fragile, yes—yet not to be treated as precious. It can be worn, knowing it will continue to break down: the performance of time as part of the piece’s life.
Early 20th-century Edwardian coat, preserved in beautifully distressed condition—an unaltered artifact whose wear reads closer to Comme des Garçons or McQueen than costume.
Category: Curated
File Under: Avant-Garde
A true Edwardian coat (circa early 1900s) sourced in already-ruined condition and kept that way with intention. The silhouette carries the signature markers of the era—structured shoulder, nipped waist, flared back, and self-fabric buttons—while its surface tells the story of a century of handling, storage, and survival.
The frayed lining, exposed inner canvas, and torn collar move this firmly out of “period garment” and into the language of contemporary deconstruction. No interventions have been made; the textile degradation itself is the work. It sits comfortably in the lineage of designers who turned decay into couture—Rei Kawakubo, Ann Demeulemeester, Martin Margiela, and McQueen—yet remains an authentic historical garment, not a fashion reproduction.
Fragile, yes—yet not to be treated as precious. It can be worn, knowing it will continue to break down: the performance of time as part of the piece’s life.
One of one (unrestored original)
Fit: Best fits women’s XS–S (originally a larger child’s size).
Note: Fabric is delicate due to age; wearing accelerates natural distress, which may be desirable.
Care: Avoid cleaning; store hung or flat away from moisture. Expect continued fraying with wear.
