
1990s · 1990s · Dutch
Designer
Claudy Jongstra
Production
artisan-craft
Material
wool felt
Culture
Dutch
Movement
Dutch Design Movement · Minimalism
Influences
Japanese kimono wrapping · minimalist sculpture
A deconstructed cream-colored felt top with an asymmetrical wrap-style closure and high mock turtleneck collar. The garment features raw, unfinished edges that showcase the natural texture of the felt material. The sleeves appear to be cut in one piece with the body, creating a kimono-like construction. The front panels overlap in an irregular manner, secured with what appears to be a single closure point. The overall silhouette is boxy and architectural, reflecting late 1990s minimalist design principles. The felt appears to be hand-woven with a slightly irregular texture, emphasizing the artisanal quality typical of Claudy Jongstra's work with natural fibers.
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Both garments speak the same architectural language of asymmetrical wrapping, where fabric becomes sculpture through the simple act of folding. The red coat's dramatic oversized lapels and the cream top's origami-like construction both trace back to Japanese kimono principles—that idea that a garment can transform the body through strategic draping rather than fitted tailoring.