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What is the meaning behind Comme des Garçons?
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The meaning behind Comme des Garçons relates to the signature style the brand's founder, Rei Kawakubo, is known for. In French, the brand's name means "like the boys." It relates to Kawakubo's androgynous styles with asymmetrical, twisted silhouettes that envelope the body. While she once told the New York Times that the “basics of clothing lie in men’s fashion,” Kawakubo believes in the concept of humanness in clothes (she titled her spring 1995 show “Transcending Gender”). On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Comme des Garçons apparel and accessories.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013
By Comme des Garçons
Located in University City, MO
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Rare Comme des Garcons Black Wool Rectangular Panels Felt Coat FW 1983
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Coats and Outerwear
Comme des Garcons Studded Black Pants AD 2015
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
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Comme des Garcons Coat with Belt AD 2006
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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Early 2000s Japanese Trench Coats
Comme des Garçons by Tao, hand crochet and knit wool dress, 2007
By TAO Comme Des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
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Early 2000s Japanese Mini Dresses
Early Comme des Garcons Cotton Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
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