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Throughout the 1980s, Comme des Garçons's clothes were frequently monochromatic, asymmetrical and draped over the body, often featuring tears, holes and frayed edges.\r\n\r\nThis ensemble takes a new risk characteristic of Kawakubo's style by combining the traditional men's suit with an unlikely material. The neon yellow polyurethane reflective strips running up the side of each leg challenge the suit's conventional tailoring of the outfit for a look that is both classic and daring.","physicalDescription":"Black wool trousers with 5 cm wide neon yellow polyurethane reflective vinyl tape running up the side of each leg. Two front pockets. Two adjustable waist  band buttons on either side of waist. 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