Comme des Garcons Ruched Silk Jacket AD 2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ruched eggplant purple silk jacket, shirt from the Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 2000 collection. It has short sleeves, a convertible lapel collar that can be buttoned close...
Comme des Garcons Pants AD 2001
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool pants from the Comme des Garcons CDG AD 2001 Collection. They are mid rise with a 2" 2 button waistband, front zipper, 2 front hip pockets and 2 back welt pocket...
Comme des Garcons AD 2001 Overskirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black overskirt from Comme des Garcons, CDG. It consists of an open front skirt with a stretch waistband. Fits sizes Small, Medium. Marked Japanese size S. Waist 30-33" Le...
Comme des Garcons Cut out Shirt AD 2008
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black and white cotton avant garde shirt from Comme des Garcons CDG AD 2008 collection. It has long sleeves with button cuffs and is cut out in the front from the shoulder...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Pants with Straps
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black cotton bondage pants from CDG Comme des Garcons AD 2002 collection. They are adorned with a number of straps (some adjustable), silver triangular rings and clasps all ...
Comme des Garcons Coat with Belt AD 2006
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black wool coat by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons the AD 2006 collection. It is abundant in elaborate detail including a matching grommet belt, chest patch pockets, ...
Comme des Garcons Jacket with Straps AD 2002
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible blue grey jacket with dark blue pinstripes by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It has a lapel collar, front patch pockets and is covered in an amazing array ...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Bondage Top and Jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine cotton 2 piece set consisting of a sleeveless top and matching jacket from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons. The sleeves top has a crew neckline and a confi...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Junya Watanabe Bondage Shirt
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine white cotton shirt from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons (CDG). It has a shirt collar, long cuff sleeves and mother of pearl buttons up the front. The back fulle...
CommeDesGarcons Runway HandTied Distressed DrawstringAnkle Balloon Pants ss 2003
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
These deconstructed black balloon pants by Comme des Garcons founder Rei Kawakubo premiered on the Paris Fashion Week runway for her Spring/Summer 2003 collection. Featuring unique c...
Comme des Garçons Skirt AD 2003
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, BE
Fabulous pleated maxi skirt from Junya Watanabe for Comme des CDG AD 2003 Collection. Punk style, tattoo print. Size M.
Comme des Garcons Camouflage Tape Black Top AD 2001
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons black top with camouflage tape detail from AD 2000.
Comme des Garcons Navy Ruffle Layered Skirt AD 2004
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme Des Garçons ruffle layered beautifully volumed skirt from AD 2004. Featuring layers of folded ruffles stitching throughout with unfinished waist line. Size : M Waist : 37 cm L...
Comme des Garcons Pink & White Tank Blouse AD 2005
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons blouse top from AD 2005. White jersey base tank with inside out detail. Pink / white gingham check cotton fabric is used on back panel. Underarm : 40 cm Back lengt...
Comme des Garcons Beige White Number Printed Skirt AD 2001
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons skirt from AD 2001. Fabric emblazoned with large graphic numbers. Side zip closure. Size : S Waist : 64 cm Length : 85 cm
Comme des Garcons Black White Floral Short Sleeve Blouse AD 2001
By Rei Kawabuko, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons floral Blouse AD 2001. Black and white ditsy print. Short length sleeves, little V neck with collar and front button closure. Unlined. Measurements ; Shoulder : ca...
Comme des Garcons Union Jack Tulle T shirt AD 2005
By Rei Kawakubo
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons spaghetti polka dots tulle T shirt featuring union jack printed from AD 2005. Size : M
Comme des Garcons Sweater AD 2008
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A grey fine wool sweater from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons CDG A/D 2008 collection. It has a turtleneck, long sleeves and curved front panels that meet in the center closing...
COMME des GARCONS Size S Black Cotton Long Sleeve Zip Accross Shirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
COMME DES GARCONS shirt in a black cotton featuring a pointed collar, button up front, and zip across detail.
Rare Runway AD 2007 Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Lime Green Jacket NEW M
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Runway 2007 Collection Lime Green Junya Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons lightweight ruched jacket with multiple pleats and chain-link embellishment at interior. Lace gold-tone emb...
COMME des GARCONS 40 Short Black Raw Edge Velvet Cordouroy Patchwork CottonSuit
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS suit comes in a black cotton twill and includes a two button, notch lapel sport coat with raw edge velvet, corduroy, felt, & herringbone patchw...
Men's COMME des GARCONS 40 Black Pintripe Wool Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
COMME DES GARCONS Sport Coat consists of wool blend material in a black color tone. Designed with a notch lapel collar, 2-button front, bottom flap pockets and top pocket square. Sub...
COMME des GARCONS Size L White & Blue Tree Print Graphic T-shirt 2002
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Archive COMME des Garcons HOMME PLUS crewneck t-shirt comes in classic white cotton jersey with blue trees watercolor graphic. Made in Japan. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: (no ...
COMME des GARCONS Size M Navy & Green Wool Cardigan Layer V Neck Pullover
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS pullover sweater comes in a light weight navy blue wool and features a V neck, and green simulated cardigan applique panel with gray and crea...
Men's COMME des GARCONS Size L Two Tone Charcoal Color Block Panel Cotton Shirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
COMME des GARCONS HOMME PLUS shirt in a navy charcoal textured cotton canvas featuring a pointed collar smooth patchwork color block panels.
COMME des GARCONS Size L Yellow Multi-Color Print Wool Blend V Neck Pullover
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS V neck pullover sweater comes in a goldrod yellow wool blend knit with all over red, teal, pink, black, green, and brown curved stripe print. h...
Junya Watanabe Dot Ensemble AD 2000
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons rainbow dot print ensemble. The ensemble features a printed cap sleeve blouse with pearl accents around the collar and a matching bias cu...
JUNYA WATANABE Size M Charcoal Wool Tweed Raw Edge Belted Cuffs Trench Coat
By Junya Watanabe
Located in San Francisco, CA
This gorgeous JUNYA WATANABE COMME des GARCONS trench coat comes in a charcoal grey tweed with hints of red and features a pointed collar, epaulets, double breasted button up closure...
Comme des Garcons Bondage Skirt AD 2003
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous toile pattern linen skirt from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons CDG AD 2003 Collection with a pastoral scenes consisting of homes, gardens, trees and people in reds, g...
Comme Des Garcons Faux Fur Coat Metropolitan Museum NY, AD 2002
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme Des Garcons Faux Fur Coat AD '02. Same coat can be seen at MET museum in New York. Size M.Made in japan.Excellent condition. One hidden pocket in the front of the coat an...
Comme des Garcons Harness Straps Top AD 2002
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible top, sweater tn heather grey fine wool by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It has matching grey mother of pearl button front closing which gathers at the che...
Comme des Garcons 2001 Ruffle Collar Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black sheath dress with a large collar from the Comme des Garcons AD 2001, CDG collection. The front has a deep scooped neckline with a large double ruffle collar- the to...
Comme des Garcons Numbers Print Skirt AD 2001
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Berlin, DE
Amazing Comme des Garcons skirt from AD 2001. Fabric emblazoned with large graphic numbers, elasticated waist. Length : 86 cm
Comme des Garcons Tricot Flower Blouse AD 2005
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons tricot line flower blouse from AD 2005. With fray edge ruffles front detail. Size: M Measurements : Shoulder : 39 cm Sleeve : 63 cm Under arm : 43 cm Length...
Comme des Garcons Grey Rock Ballerina Jacket AD 2004
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons lace up detail grey jacket from collection "Rock Ballerina" SS 2005. Measurements : Shoulder : ca 40 Underarm : 42 Sleeve : ca 58 Length : 58
Comme des Garcons Half Layer Navy Trouser Pants AD 2001
By Rei Kawabuko, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons robe de chambre line trouser from AD 2001. Elastic waist, half wrap apron like detail with ruffle - very interesting pattern cut of how the garment fall on body. Si...
Comme des Garcons Spiral Black Floral Flare Skirt AD 2003
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Berlin, DE
COMME des GARCONS tricot black flair sheer skirt with floral damage flock technic. Stitched together spirally. Three-dimensional flare silhouette with volume. Elastic waist. Free siz...
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons OP Art Coat Dress AD 2001
By Junya Watanabe, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in US
Junya Watanabe Black and White knit coat dress features a Ruched waist with a silver ring at the center. Unique zipper fastening along the back. Coat dress is labeled a size small an...
Comme des Garcons Mixed Fabric Black Skirt AD2006
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons asymmetric mixed black fabric skirt from AD 2006. Raw cut edge, Side zip closure. Original size : S (it fits like S-M)
Comme des Garcons tricot Flower Diagonal Skirt AD2005
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons tricot line flower rap skirt from AD 2005. Diagonally mixed bias cut rayon flower materials mixed with black thin wool. Size: M Measurements : Length : 76 cm
Junya Watanabe Comme Des Garcons Shell Top
By Junya Watanabe, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Junya Watanabe Comme Des Garcons black shell top with long sleeves, peter pan collar and curved front and back panel. Decorative nickel ring at the centre front with draped and gathe...
2006 Junya Watanabe x Comme des Garçons black draped lace and fabric skirt
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Junya Watanabe x Comme Des Garcons black draped lace and fabric skirt. High waisted model with a midi lenght. Back hidden hook and zip closure. Season AD 2006 Made in Japan Years:...
Comme des Garcons Navy Polka Dots Union Jack Dress AD 2005
By Rei Kawakubo
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons spaghetti strap polka dots dress featuring union jack printed on one side from AD 2005. Measurements : Waist : 82 cm Length : 113 cm Underarm : 83 cm
Junya Watanabe AD 2002 Patchwork Slip Dress
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in US
Junya Watanabe slip dress from the 2002 Runway features a patchwork design throughout, silk and velvet fabric, back zipper and hook and eye fastening, flat leather shoulder straps. L...
Comme des Garcons Edwardian Inspired Velvet Ruffle Trim Skirt AD 2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Comme des Garcons AD 2000 Edwardian Inspired Velvet Skirt Size S 28 Inch Waist
Comme des Garcons Tartan Kilt with Jewel Cross AD2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Comme des Garcons AD 2000 Tartan Kilt with Jewelled Cross Pleated Back Wrap Around with Leather Strap and Buckles No size
Comme des Garcons Plaid Skirt AD 2005
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons plaid skirt AD 2005. Masterfully crafted piece with combination of tartan that made all sides have unique sculptural dimensions possible. Side zip opening. Origina...
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Tartan Patchwork Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Junya Watanabe AD 2002 Tartan patchwork dress No size on label
Comme des Garcons Printed Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Comme des Garcons Black Wool Twisted Jacket Black Wool with Silver Print Oversized Lining and Twisted Zipper AD 2003 Labelled size S
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe AD 2004 Runway Poncho
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Junya Watanabe AD 2004 Poncho Labelled size S
Comme des Garcons Prairie Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
FINAL SALE Madam Virtue & Co Comme des Garcons 3/4 length black tiered prairie skirt with hem frill. Elasticised waistband with side zipper fastening. Dated AD 2001.
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Box Pleat Skirt AD 1999
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe AD 1999 Box Pleat Skirt Elasticated Waist 24 inch laid flat
Comme des Garcons Plaid Skirt AD 2005 MET
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
Incredible Comme des Garcons plaid skirt from AD 2005. Masterfully crafted piece with combination of tartan that made all sides have unique sculptural dimensions possible. Side zip ...
Comme Des Garcons Sheer Shell Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Below the knee flared hemline. Label is dated AD 2000. An amazing example of Comme Des Garcons timeless minimalist design.
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Cropped Chanel Style Fringed Jacket AD 2003
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons AD 2003 Wool/Mohair Chanel Style Fringe Jacket Size S
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Red Tartan Skirt AD 2001
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
Red wool blend tartan skirt from Junya Watanabe Comme Des Garçons AD 2001. Original size : S Measurements : Waist : 74 cm Length : 80 cm Hip 80 cm Knee : 75 cm
Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus Men's Vintage Navy Blue Blazer Jacket, AD 2003
By Comme des Garçons Homme Plus, Comme des Garçons
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An excellent vintage men's jacket by iconic Japanese fashion label, Comme Des Garcons for their mens Homme Plus line. In a dark blue cotton blend with amazing white top stitching tha...
Comme Des Garcons Men's Deconstructed Grey Wool with Gold Lurex Blazer
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An amazing vintage Comme des Garcons men's jacket from AD 2006 in a lightweight worsted wool with gold lurex flecks throughout, a distressed and deconstructed collar and single breas...
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Man Flowered Jacket, 2002
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Man tropical hawaiian trucker shirt cotton jacket from AD 2002. Size : M
Junya Watanabe AD 2000 Shredded Tartan Skirt
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Junya Watanabe AD 2000 Shredded Tartan Skirt Labelled size S 26 inch waist
Junya Watanabe for CDG AD 2000 Faux Fur Leopard Cape
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Junya Watanabe Faux Fur Leopard Cape Hook and eye closure Size free
Junya Watanabe AD 2005 'Avarisious' Bandage Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Junya Watanabe AD 2005 'Avarisious' Print T-Shirt Dress with Over Bandage Dress Labelled size M
Junya Watanabe AD 2008 Faux Fur Cropped 3/4 Sleeve Swing Jacket
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Bath, GB
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons AD 2008 Faux Fur Cropped Swing Jacket with 3/4 Sleeve No size label
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Pink Cotton gingham Asymmetrical Jacket
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Toronto, ON
Junya Watanabe Pink Cotton gingham deconstructed Jacket. Asymmetrical design that fastens at front with large silver snaps. Front hip pockets, fitted silhouette, embroidered eyelet...
Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...
Alexander McQueen Geometric Color Block Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful dress from Alexander McQueen in back and beige stretch bandage fabric. It is sleeveless with a V neck flattering with the strategically placed lines of beige cinching th...
Vivienne Westwood S/S 1999 Bondage Pants
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pair of linen cotton blend pant from the late, great Vivienne Westwood in brown, grey, and black variegated vertical stripes. They are mid rise with a waistband, front but...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$2,856Sale Price|35% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Brand: Christian Dior by John Galliano Product Name: Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag Product Description: Introducing the Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag...
F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black suede shearling jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection features a fitted silhouette trimmed with plush black fur along the collar, cuffs, and hem. Ornat...
$465
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10-12
Vivienne Westwood 2000s Gold Label Peach Pastel Pink fitted Corset Shirt Blouse
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb Vintage Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Blouse (circa 2007) featuring a tailored silhouette giving an almost corset like flouncy shape, buttons down the front and short capped ...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
new 2013 COMME DES GARCONS grey jacket with oversized rose motif
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very dramatic, asymmetrical grey wool jacket with oversized rose motif designed by Rei Kawakubo. Similar jackets were seen on the spring 2013 runway. Jacket has a 'tuxedo' style fit ...
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
Moschino Silk Color Block Maxi Skirt
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous patchwork silk skirt in greens, pinks, red and brown from Moschino. It is work intensive with dozens of 1 1/2 X 1 1/2" squares joined together forming the front of the sk...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Comme des Garçons is one of the world’s most innovative and trailblazing fashion brands, helmed by its inimitable founder, Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo (b. 1942), who has a penchant for breaking fashion and cultural norms. The only living designer apart from Yves Saint Laurent to have a retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, Kawakubo has permanently changed fashion with designs that challenge traditional ideas of beauty with a creative and transgressive exuberance.
After studying art and literature at Keio University in Tokyo, Kawakubo worked as a freelance stylist before establishing her own label in 1969. Comme des Garçons — which is also known as CDG — officially launched in 1973, and Kawakubo opened her first store in Tokyo three years later. She has since been instrumental in pioneering many concepts now familiar in contemporary fashion.
One of Kawakubo's most iconic moves was her introduction of androgynous styles (Comme des Garçons means “like the boys” in French) with asymmetrical, twisted silhouettes that envelope the body. While she 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”).
In the 1970s, when color-blocking was the norm, Kawakubo stuck to her monochromatic color palette dominated by shades of black with uncompromising dedication, although with evocative and powerful use of red and white.
Comme des Garçons is also known for an often shocking take on fashion. Deconstructed tailoring, violently slashed fabric and sculptural shapes are some themes that run through the brand’s collections, but Kawakubo never explains the meaning of her conceptual pieces, which fall somewhere between art and fashion.
Designer Junya Watanabe, who worked alongside Kawakubo for nearly a decade, operates an atelier based within the Tokyo headquarters of Comme des Garçons, and he established a line under Kawakubo's label in the early 1990s. Since then, even though the brand has launched additional lines and more commercial offshoots like PLAY, known by the iconic heart motif with eyes, the premier men’s line Homme Plus and the multilabel Dover Street Market that opened in 2004, the essence of Comme des Garçons remains Kawakubo’s otherworldly and undefinable creations, which are impossible to ignore.
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