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Comme des Garçons

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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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Designer: Comme des Garçons
Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 Blue Gingham Chiffon Ruffled Bolero
Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 Blue Gingham Chiffon Ruffled Bolero

Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 Blue Gingham Chiffon Ruffled Bolero

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Ready-to-Wear Spring 2008 navy blue gingham heavily ruffled bolero. This playful piece will strike CdG collectors as visually similar to the iconic...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons Spring 2002 Cream and White Layered Ruffled Wrap Skirt
Comme des Garçons Spring 2002 Cream and White Layered Ruffled Wrap Skirt

Comme des Garçons Spring 2002 Cream and White Layered Ruffled Wrap Skirt

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Archival runway skirt from Rei Kawakubo's Spring 2002 collection for Comme des Garçons. A childlike innocence exudes from the playful layered ruffles and buckle hardware. The base sk...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013
Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013

Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013

By Comme des Garçons

Located in University City, MO

Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes thro...

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2010s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2003 Cotton Poplin Navy Blue Shirt Dress
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2003 Cotton Poplin Navy Blue Shirt Dress

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2003 Cotton Poplin Navy Blue Shirt Dress

By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons shirt dress from the Spring 2003 collection. A playful and youthful juxtaposition of a classic American shirt dress with added ties for adjustable ru...

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21st Century and Contemporary Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Dress with Cut Out
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Dress with Cut Out

Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Dress with Cut Out

By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black stretch dress from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It is sleeveless with a cutout circle at the front waist and several l...

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2010s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme Des Garcons Tube Dress
Comme Des Garcons Tube Dress

Comme Des Garcons Tube Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

Easy Comme Des Garcons Tube Dress of crinkle rayon and cotton jersey. Designed as a tube dress with drawstring-elastic top with patch pockets on crinkle rayon on front and jersey bac...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

runway COMME DES GARCONS 1998 burgundy grey wool corset vest bundled blazer M
runway COMME DES GARCONS 1998 burgundy grey wool corset vest bundled blazer M

runway COMME DES GARCONS 1998 burgundy grey wool corset vest bundled blazer M

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

runway COMME DES GARCONS 1998 burgundy grey wool corset vest bundled blazer M Reference: CRTI/A00348 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1998 - Runway Materia...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons Spring 1996 Pink Color Block Pant Ensemble, Runway
Comme des Garçons Spring 1996 Pink Color Block Pant Ensemble, Runway

Comme des Garçons Spring 1996 Pink Color Block Pant Ensemble, Runway

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

At the Comme des Garcons Spring 1996 show, Rei Kawakubo announced "red is the new black". Her use of color in this collection is kaleidoscopic and full of life. Pieces from this runw...

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20th Century Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Bondage Top and Jacket
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Bondage Top and Jacket

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...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons White Button Up Blouse Top/ Shirt with Cream Wool Knit Sleeves
Comme des Garcons White Button Up Blouse Top/ Shirt with Cream Wool Knit Sleeves

Comme des Garcons White Button Up Blouse Top/ Shirt with Cream Wool Knit Sleeves

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Sparks, NV

Avant garde white sheer button up blouse with cream wool knit sleeves by Comme des Garcons. Unlined with front button closure. Front patch pocket. Sleeves are 100% wool and the body...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey abstract wool intarsia wrap scarf cardigan
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey abstract wool intarsia wrap scarf cardigan

COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey abstract wool intarsia wrap scarf cardigan

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey abstract wool intarsia wrap scarf cardigan Reference: CRTI/A00672 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wo...

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1980s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Y2K Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Avant Garde Black Draped Asymmetric Dress
Y2K Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Avant Garde Black Draped Asymmetric Dress

Y2K Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Avant Garde Black Draped Asymmetric Dress

By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black avant garde draped dress. Partially lined, no closure (pulls on over the head). The marked size is medium. The bust measures 36"...

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2010s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons Fall 1998 Black Wool Jacket with Underpinnings
Comme des Garçons Fall 1998 Black Wool Jacket with Underpinnings

Comme des Garçons Fall 1998 Black Wool Jacket with Underpinnings

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This bold jacket from Comme des Garçons Fall 1998 collection exudes architectural elegance with its unique, asymmetric underpinnings. The interior hook faux-corset flap-tank adds an ...

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20th Century Comme des Garçons

COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2019 Runway faux leather cutout chaps shorts XS
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2019 Runway faux leather cutout chaps shorts XS

COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2019 Runway faux leather cutout chaps shorts XS

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2019 Runway faux leather cutout chaps shorts XS Reference: TGAS/G00063 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: FW 2019 Homme Plus - R...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons AD 2013 Vest
Comme des Garcons AD 2013 Vest

Comme des Garcons AD 2013 Vest

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black vest from Comme des Garcons. It is comprised of vertical and horizontal bands which attach to a small 8" panel with a fly front and hook closure, hip pockets, a back...

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2010s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons Vintage White Cotton Cropped Trench Coat Jacket, 1998
Comme des Garcons Vintage White Cotton Cropped Trench Coat Jacket, 1998

Comme des Garcons Vintage White Cotton Cropped Trench Coat Jacket, 1998

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage Comme des Garcons white cotton double breasted jacket from the 1998 collection. Hook closure at the collar. Unlined. The jacket fits like a modern size small. The bust measur...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme Des Garcons Navy And Black Ruffle Shirt 1999
Comme Des Garcons Navy And Black Ruffle Shirt 1999

Comme Des Garcons Navy And Black Ruffle Shirt 1999

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons navy and black ruffle shirt from the 1999 collection. This striking Comme des Garçons shirt showcases Rei Kawakubo's mas...

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1990s Comme des Garçons

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway textured knots deconstructed cut out coat S
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway textured knots deconstructed cut out coat S

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway textured knots deconstructed cut out coat S

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway black textured 3D multi knots deconstructed cut out coat S Reference: TGAS/G00057 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Sprin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

Rare Comme Des Garçons  Peplum Jacket AD 1986
Rare Comme Des Garçons  Peplum Jacket AD 1986

Rare Comme Des Garçons Peplum Jacket AD 1986

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

Very Rare Comme Des Garçons structured peplum jacket . Excellent condition. Size S. Same as seen at CDG add Made in Japan. FINAL SALE

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

Y2K Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Avant Garde Patchwork Shift Dress
Y2K Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Avant Garde Patchwork Shift Dress

Y2K Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Avant Garde Patchwork Shift Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Sparks, NV

Unique Comme des Garcons black shift dress with patchwork sides and painted "wet look" trim. Details: Unlined No Closure/ Fabric Contains Stretch Marked Size: Small Color: B...

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Late 20th Century Comme des Garçons

rare Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 black red rose tulle scalloped sash blazer M
rare Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 black red rose tulle scalloped sash blazer M

rare Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 black red rose tulle scalloped sash blazer M

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 black red rose tulle scalloped sash blazer M Reference: CRTI/A00497 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1995 - Runway Mater...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black asymmetric belted deconstructed blazer  M
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black asymmetric belted deconstructed blazer  M

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black asymmetric belted deconstructed blazer M

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black asymmetric belted deconstructed blazer M Reference: CRTI/A00608 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Cot...

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1980s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Body suit with Minnie print on COMME DES GARCONS
Body suit with Minnie print on COMME DES GARCONS

Body suit with Minnie print on COMME DES GARCONS

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Body suit with Minnie print on . Fabric composition: polyester. Snap closure on the bottom SIZE S

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2010s Japanese Comme des Garçons

COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT navy blue two-tone button cardigan sweater XL
COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT navy blue two-tone button cardigan sweater XL

COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT navy blue two-tone button cardigan sweater XL

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT navy blue two-tone button cardigan sweater XL Reference: WMTO/A00023 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Shirt Material: Acrylic Color: Navy, Blue Pattern: S...

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2010s Scottish Comme des Garçons

1998 COMME DES GARCONS 'FUSION' layered RUNWAY skirt
1998 COMME DES GARCONS 'FUSION' layered RUNWAY skirt

1998 COMME DES GARCONS 'FUSION' layered RUNWAY skirt

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare Comme des Garçons wrap skirt from Rei Kawakubo’s Fall/Winter 1998 “Fusion” runway collection. Constructed in layered black, grey, and off-white wool, the skirt is cut with an i...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

new 2013 COMME DES GARCONS grey jacket with oversized rose motif
new 2013 COMME DES GARCONS grey jacket with oversized rose motif

new 2013 COMME DES GARCONS grey jacket with oversized rose motif

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

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 ...

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2010s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Rare Comme Des Garcons Runway 2019 Dress Artwork By baanai NEW S
Rare Comme Des Garcons Runway 2019 Dress Artwork By baanai NEW S

Rare Comme Des Garcons Runway 2019 Dress Artwork By baanai NEW S

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

Comme Des Garcons Runway 2018 Dress Artwork By baanai Size S Chains NOT INCLUDED .Only dress is for sale Made in Japan Dress print is labeled as Artw...

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21st Century and Contemporary Comme des Garçons

Comme Des Garcons Runway Look12 Bias Cut Draping Satin Maxi Dress ss 2000
Comme Des Garcons Runway Look12 Bias Cut Draping Satin Maxi Dress ss 2000

Comme Des Garcons Runway Look12 Bias Cut Draping Satin Maxi Dress ss 2000

By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons

Located in Chicago, IL

Comme des Garcon founder Rei Kawakubo designed this translucent salmon-pink bias-cut satin sleeveless maxi-dress evening gown for her Spring/Summer 2000 collection, which debuted on a runway model at Paris Fall Fashion Week as "Look 12" among the Vogue photo-coverage (see our last photo of the ensemble). The unusual V-neck shape creates a deep central drape in the front of the unlined dress that prevents the synthetic semi-transparent fabric from clinging to the torso. To continue to flatter the curvy shape of the lower body like the bias-cut enables, such as while walking, Kawakubo added an additional piece of fabric with a circling angular seam that rises from the wider hem. With the exception of the brand tag, all others were cut off by the sole owner to eliminate bulk and visibility through the dress. If the buyer would prefer, the fabric can be made shinier and completely smooth with professional pressing. If the buyer would like to create a layered ensemble with this gown as seen on the runway, we have other textural colorful tops to choose from with over-dyed unique appliques from this same Spring/Summer 2000 collection. However, we think our backless-mannequin photos show that this minimal dress...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

2001 COMME DES GARCONS floral velvet corset skirt
2001 COMME DES GARCONS floral velvet corset skirt

2001 COMME DES GARCONS floral velvet corset skirt

By Comme des Garçons

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautiful floral skirt with black lightly padded corset style waist designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to fall of 2001. Skirt is a size 'M' and measures approximat...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons 1999 Vintage Velvet Paisley Wrap Skirt & Blouse Set
Comme des Garçons 1999 Vintage Velvet Paisley Wrap Skirt & Blouse Set

Comme des Garçons 1999 Vintage Velvet Paisley Wrap Skirt & Blouse Set

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Comme des Garçons two-piece skirt set from 1999. Matching blouse and wrap skirt cut from a velvet paisley print. The pieces are constructed in multiple panels. The skirt features a...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

COMME DES GARCONS 1995 Runway Vintage curved seam optical color sheer skirt M
COMME DES GARCONS 1995 Runway Vintage curved seam optical color sheer skirt M

COMME DES GARCONS 1995 Runway Vintage curved seam optical color sheer skirt M

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS 1995 Runway Vintage curved seam optical color sheer skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00612 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 19995 - Runway Materi...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Vintage Comme des Garcons 1990s Black Avant Garde Trapeze 90s Swing Jacket
Vintage Comme des Garcons 1990s Black Avant Garde Trapeze 90s Swing Jacket

Vintage Comme des Garcons 1990s Black Avant Garde Trapeze 90s Swing Jacket

By Comme des Garçons

Located in San Diego, CA

Awesome mid 90s COMME DES GARCONS black vintage Avant Garde trapeze swing jacket! There was so much work and thought put into every detail of this rare gem. Features a single large h...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black nylon cotton halter bias skirt dress
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black nylon cotton halter bias skirt dress

COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black nylon cotton halter bias skirt dress

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black nylon cotton halter bias skirt dress Reference: CRTI/A00647 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Rayon, C...

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1980s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons Coat with Belt AD 2006
Comme des Garcons Coat with Belt AD 2006

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, ...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Black and White Japanese Shibori Silk Shawl Attributed to Comme des Garçons
Black and White Japanese Shibori Silk Shawl Attributed to Comme des Garçons

Black and White Japanese Shibori Silk Shawl Attributed to Comme des Garçons

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New Hope, PA

This very striking black silk Shibori shawl is attributed to Comme des Garcons by the former owner. All that remains of the label is one end on a corner where it was cut off the shaw...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Comme des Garçons

Rare 1980s COMME des GARÇONS Dark Blue & White Unisex Wrap by Rei Kawakubo
Rare 1980s COMME des GARÇONS Dark Blue & White Unisex Wrap by Rei Kawakubo

Rare 1980s COMME des GARÇONS Dark Blue & White Unisex Wrap by Rei Kawakubo

By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons

Located in Richardson, TX

An exceptionally rare archival COMME des GARÇONS wrap from the 1980s, designed by Rei Kawakubo during one of the brand's most influential and experimental decades. Crafted in a deep ...

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1980s Japanese Comme des Garçons

1997 COMME DES GARCONS navy wool 3 piece RUNWAY ensemble with sheer panels
1997 COMME DES GARCONS navy wool 3 piece RUNWAY ensemble with sheer panels

1997 COMME DES GARCONS navy wool 3 piece RUNWAY ensemble with sheer panels

By Comme des Garçons

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare three-piece set from Comme des Garçons Fall 1997 Ready-to-Wear collection, which is remembered for Rei Kawakubo’s bold exploration of transparency, layering, and deconstructed t...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons MET Exhibit Asymmetric Lace Runway Dress Gown, 1997
Comme des Garcons MET Exhibit Asymmetric Lace Runway Dress Gown, 1997

Comme des Garcons MET Exhibit Asymmetric Lace Runway Dress Gown, 1997

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rei Kawakubo opened the 1997 f/w runway show in this soft gold lace and textured wool asymmetrical embellished gown. As seen in the Comme des Garcons MET exhibition. Sleeveless...

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1990s Comme des Garçons

Oversize printed jacket COMME DES GARCONS
Oversize printed jacket COMME DES GARCONS

Oversize printed jacket COMME DES GARCONS

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Oversize printed jacket . Fabric composition: 65% cotton, 35% rayon. Black lining fabric. SIZE M but fit oversize

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2010s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons Rare "Limited Edition" Black Deconstructed Embroidered Dress
Comme des Garcons Rare "Limited Edition" Black Deconstructed Embroidered Dress

Comme des Garcons Rare "Limited Edition" Black Deconstructed Embroidered Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

Comme des Garcons "Limited Edition" "Masterpiece" black Deconstructed dress/top accented with hand-embroidered top stitching throughout. Made of lightweight black spring wool, th...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons 1990's Black Knit Ruffled Cardigan with Red Polka Dot Cuffs
Comme des Garçons 1990's Black Knit Ruffled Cardigan with Red Polka Dot Cuffs

Comme des Garçons 1990's Black Knit Ruffled Cardigan with Red Polka Dot Cuffs

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This plush Comme des Garçons-Comme des Garçons (Comme Comme) label cardigan is timeless. Circa mid to late 1990's. Crafted from a wool blend fabric, the unique avant-garde desig...

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20th Century Comme des Garçons

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway frayed cotton knotted bundle vest jacket XS
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway frayed cotton knotted bundle vest jacket XS

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway frayed cotton knotted bundle vest jacket XS

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway white frayed cotton asymmetric knotted bundle vest jacket XS Reference: TGAS/G00053 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Spr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme Des Garcons Junya Wantanabe Applique 3D Tiered Peplum Top Jacket c 2000
Comme Des Garcons Junya Wantanabe Applique 3D Tiered Peplum Top Jacket c 2000

Comme Des Garcons Junya Wantanabe Applique 3D Tiered Peplum Top Jacket c 2000

By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons

Located in Chicago, IL

This Comme des Garcons black flared-hip fitted shirt cum open jacket, which features a unique feminine bustle-like applique hand-stitched into draping bias-cut pleats layered around the inner hem, was designed by Japanese Junya Wantanabe for an early 2000s collection. Significantly, The Met museum made rare purchases of his similar experimental three-dimensional patterning for its Costume Institute after the designer debuted what he described as "techno couture...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme Des Garcons Runway Look1 Ruched Parachute Extendable White Dress ss 2003
Comme Des Garcons Runway Look1 Ruched Parachute Extendable White Dress ss 2003

Comme Des Garcons Runway Look1 Ruched Parachute Extendable White Dress ss 2003

By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons

Located in Chicago, IL

For his design mentor Rei Kawakubo's Japanese brand Comme des Garcons, Junya Wantanabe made this inimitable translucent white taffeta floaty ruffled-V-neck sleeveless pullover dress with distinct parachute elements, cutwork, and adjustable ruching and draping as Look 1 and Look 2 (see photos) for the Parisian fashion show debut of his S/S 2003 collection. Significantly, no other Wantanabe collection is represented by more garments at The Met Costume Institute. In our dress, the stunning combination of contrasts range from romantic-to-combat themes, gathered-to-flowing construction, raw-to-finely-finished edges, soft-to-hard materials, and gossamer-to-dense textural fabrics. Secured on the exterior of the dress with bold silver-tone metallic hardware, the parachute-like 100%-cotton grosgrain straps are mostly enclosed within multiple diagonal and vertical ruched channels to enable symmetrical or asymmetrical draping and lengthening of the thin synthetic fabric into multiple swags. Strap ends can freely hang from the functional hardware on the front of the dress and below its sides--as if they could be yanked to release the fabric into a drifty parachute sail. With the potential to be a stunning formal overlay if worn with a minimalist wedding gown or long skirt, the reverse side of the voluminous dress is equally remarkable for its ruffled diamond-shaped cutout at the lower back, where it is intersected by a trio of linked thick straps that are secured to a looped ruched channel. This creates an elongated bustle with a dramatic central 19-inch slit between the two swags that each extend 43 inches below the outer shoulder hem. This premiere-catwalk dress is distinguished from others in Wantanabe's "Parachute Jumper" collection by the complexity of its top. Two ruched straps form an X-shape via silver hardware at the upper back, extending to the front over the shoulders to form an adjustable face-flattering ruched V-neck with silver-hardware-linked narrow straps. The soft folds of the neckline contribute to the raised ruffle collar, as well as flow to the shoulder seams. The hand-cut hem was designed unfinished and meant to fray, although it has not given its minimal wear and very good condition consistent with only age and storage. See our photos of the care/material tags. All tags remain, including from the Italian concept-store 10 Corso Como where it was purchased in Milan. The "Made in Japan" size is a large-running "S" due to the pullover and adjustable style of the dress, which is equivalent to an Italian-size 44 or U.S.-size 6. Beyond a convertible dress...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garcons "Folded Wings" Sheer Embroidered Dress
Comme des Garcons "Folded Wings" Sheer Embroidered Dress

Comme des Garcons "Folded Wings" Sheer Embroidered Dress

By Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1997 A/W Comme des Garcons sculptural shape of folded wings in an intersting fabrication. As seen on the runway. Fashioned of wool and poly in a soft shade of yellow with gold leaf embroidery...

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1990s Comme des Garçons

Tao Comme Des Garcons 2005 Wool Corset w Gathered Bust
Tao Comme Des Garcons 2005 Wool Corset w Gathered Bust

Tao Comme Des Garcons 2005 Wool Corset w Gathered Bust

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Mentone, CA

A coveted piece from Comme Des Garçons' 2005 archive, this wool corset merges Victorian restraint with Rococo extravagance. The structured bodice employs gathered fabric at the bust ...

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Early 2000s Comme des Garçons

COMME DES GARCONS Alisa Yoffe 2019 white black abstract face net mesh dress XS
COMME DES GARCONS Alisa Yoffe 2019 white black abstract face net mesh dress XS

COMME DES GARCONS Alisa Yoffe 2019 white black abstract face net mesh dress XS

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS Alisa Yoffe 2019 white black abstract face net mesh dress XS Reference: TGAS/F00174 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Alisa Yoffe 2019 Material: Mesh Color: Bl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme Des Garcons Cubist Art Silk Applique Organza & Tulle Punk Pullover fw 1997
Comme Des Garcons Cubist Art Silk Applique Organza & Tulle Punk Pullover fw 1997

Comme Des Garcons Cubist Art Silk Applique Organza & Tulle Punk Pullover fw 1997

By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons

Located in Chicago, IL

1997 arguably marked the pinnacle of Japanese Comme des Garcons founding designer Rei Kawakubo's collection debuts when she introduced deconstructed asymmetrical "lumps and bumps" padding and transparent tops that both deformed and revealed female bodies. For the Fall/Winter "Adult Punk" collection, she designed this transparent ecru organza pullover blouse, whose bodice and lower long sleeves are color-blocked with white textured silk-blend appliques and lined in white tulle that is hand-sheered above the outer hem. A recent Parisian exhibition at Musee de la Mode, "1997 Fashion...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1998 Runway patchwork inside out  jacket skirt S
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1998 Runway patchwork inside out  jacket skirt S

rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1998 Runway patchwork inside out jacket skirt S

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1998 Runway patchwork inside out jacket skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00582 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1998 - Runway Mater...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Tao Comme Des Garcons  Cropped Silver Floral  Applique Collar Jacket 2008
Tao Comme Des Garcons  Cropped Silver Floral  Applique Collar Jacket 2008

Tao Comme Des Garcons Cropped Silver Floral Applique Collar Jacket 2008

By Comme des Garçons, TAO Comme Des Garçons

Located in Boca Raton, FL

From Tao Kurihara comes this amazing shrug from her fall 2008 ready-to-wear collection. As the designer and protégée of Rei Kawakubo only staged less than a dozen shows that The Inde...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

Comme Des Garcons Black And Gray Pleated Skirt With Ruffles And Leather Buckles
Comme Des Garcons Black And Gray Pleated Skirt With Ruffles And Leather Buckles

Comme Des Garcons Black And Gray Pleated Skirt With Ruffles And Leather Buckles

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a Comme des Garçons black and gray pleated skirt from 2000, an arresting example of Junya Watanabe’s sculptural deconstruction. Crafted in structured...

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Early 2000s Comme des Garçons

Comme Des Garcons Kawakubo Hand Cut Overdyed Appliques Knit Pullover Top SS 2000
Comme Des Garcons Kawakubo Hand Cut Overdyed Appliques Knit Pullover Top SS 2000

Comme Des Garcons Kawakubo Hand Cut Overdyed Appliques Knit Pullover Top SS 2000

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons

Located in Chicago, IL

From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection that Rei Kawakubo described as "beautiful chaos", this purple-overdyed grey stretch knit short-sleeve pullover top, which is perceived as diffe...

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Early 2000s Japanese Comme des Garçons

rare COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps padded irregular cut top skirt set M
rare COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps padded irregular cut top skirt set M

rare COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps padded irregular cut top skirt set M

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps padded irregular cut top skirt set M Reference: TGAS/A06031 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Model: Lumps and Bumps Collection:...

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1990s Japanese Comme des Garçons

new with tags 2025 COMME DES GARCONS 'Smaller is Stronger' grey herringbone coat
new with tags 2025 COMME DES GARCONS 'Smaller is Stronger' grey herringbone coat

new with tags 2025 COMME DES GARCONS 'Smaller is Stronger' grey herringbone coat

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare COMME des GARÇONS Fall 2005 “Smaller is Stronger” grey wool coat with a subtle herringbone weave and slight sheen throughout the fabric. Made with an open front and exagger...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2008 Bad Taste Runway navy deconstructed jacket  S
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2008 Bad Taste Runway navy deconstructed jacket  S

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2008 Bad Taste Runway navy deconstructed jacket S

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare COMME DES GARCONS 2008 Bad Taste Runway navy deconstructed jacket S Reference: TGAS/C01417 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Fall Winter 2008 - Runway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

runway COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps black circle cut asymmetric dress S
runway COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps black circle cut asymmetric dress S

runway COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps black circle cut asymmetric dress S

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

runway COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps black circle cut asymmetric dress S Reference: ANSN/A00007 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Spring Summer 1997 - ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage black silver pinstripe wool wrap coat S
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage black silver pinstripe wool wrap coat S

Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage black silver pinstripe wool wrap coat S

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage black silver pinstripe wool wrap coat S Reference: CRTI/A00503 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1999 - Runway Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

Early Comme des Garcons Cotton Coat
Early Comme des Garcons Cotton Coat

Early Comme des Garcons Cotton Coat

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

Early, Rare Comme des Garcons Rayon/Cotton Coat in indigo cotton blend Japanese textile. Early coat cut with the front panels cut in one piece which drapes as a cowled loop down the front. Heavy rayon/cotton woven tightly on one side and open weave on the back designed to slip over head for wear. An early deconstructed kimono form with the addition of elongated panels and folds. When these Japanese clothes...

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1980s Japanese Comme des Garçons

COMME DES GARCONS 2005 black wool lace mousseline open ruffle cropped jacket S
COMME DES GARCONS 2005 black wool lace mousseline open ruffle cropped jacket S

COMME DES GARCONS 2005 black wool lace mousseline open ruffle cropped jacket S

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS 2005 black wool lace mousseline open ruffle cropped jacket S Reference: ASMK/A00016 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 2005 Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Comme des Garçons

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many fashion lovers believe that Commes des Garçons is worth it. Comme des Garçons is one of the world’s most innovative and trailblazing fashion brands, helmed by its inimitable founder, Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo, 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 creative and transgressive exuberance. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Commes des Garçons pieces is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Commes des Garçons pieces and other apparel and accessories for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    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.