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.
Find vintage Comme des Garçons shirts, jackets, day dresses and other clothing on 1stDibs.
Asymmetrical mix fabric vest and wrap skirt ensemble COMME DES GARCONS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical mix fabric vest and wrap skirt ensemble. Main fabric composition ( check) : 88% wool, 9% nylon, 2% rayon. 2nd fabric ( flower print inspired from a carpet pattern) comp...
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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 througho...
CommeDesGarcons Runway HandTied Distressed DrawstringAnkle Balloon Pants, SS2003
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
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 Garcons Studded Black Pants AD 2015
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool and cotton pants from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 2015 collection. They are low rise, straight leg jean style with 2 front pockets, and 2 back p...
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...
CommeDesGarcons ReiKawakubo AsymmetricalLumps LightweightWool FittedBlouse, 1994
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
With a unique hand-folded, gathered and topstitched square neckline with triangular "lumps", this asymmetrical lightweight-wool long-sleeve pullover loose-fitting blouse was designed...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Bondage Top and Jacket
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
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...
Rare Comme des Garcons Black Wool Rectangular Panels Felt Coat FW 1983
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Rare Comme des Garcons Black wool felt coat made from rectangular panels woven together through large slits cut into the fabric. There are no buttons or fasteners. Excellent conditi...
Junya Watanabe for Comme DesGarcons Cotton Deconstructed Shirt Dress, 2002
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons shirt dress is made from 100% cotton. Dated 2002, this deconstructed piece is classic and timeless - the juxtaposition of the idea of the c...
Comme des Garçons 1999 Paneled Velvet Paisley Print 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...
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 ...
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Navy Blue Cotton Button Up Dress, 2002
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You are not going to get bored, you are not going to be boring - in this dress. Junya Watanabe made this dress for the Comme des Garcons label. The tag dates it AD2002 - we are glad ...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's ruffle draped checked sheer blazer jacket M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's ruffle draped checked sheer blazer jacket M Reference: CRTI/A00387 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Polyes...
Comme des Garçons A/W Bold Wool Blazer w/ Asymmetric Underpinnings, 1998
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold wool blazer from Comme des Garcons' A/W 1998 collection exudes architectural elegance with its unique asymmetric underpinnings. The interior hook faux corset flap tank adds...
Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons 2003 Frayed Hem Coat & Dress
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Oakland, CA
Circa 2003 Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black wool coat and dress. Fuzzy wool texture with frayed-edge details throughout. Long coat wis ...
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COMME DES GARCONS black wool DECONSTRUCTED PINSTRIPE Jacket S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Comme des Garçon deconstructed longsleeve jacket in black and gray wool (99%) and silk (1%). Comes with pine stripes and buttoned cuffs. Opens with a diagonal zipper o...
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...
Black & Grey Comme Des Garcons Wool Layered Midi Skirt Size US M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Black and grey wool layered pinstriped midi skirt by Comme Des Garcons. Dual buckle closures at waist. 26.5" waist, 34.5" hips, 33.25" length.
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&...
1990's Comme Des Garçons Vintage Burgundy Floral Satin Slip Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sheffield, GB
A vintage Commes Des Garçon burgundy wine red slip dress. Featuring a velvet flowered print, spaghetti strap shoulders and pockets a the hips. Measurements are provided in inches (‘...
Comme des Garcon S/S Pink Color Block Sweater and Pants Ensemble, 1996
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...
1998 COMME DES GARCONS 'FUSION' layered RUNWAY coat
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Comme des Garçons layered coat from Rei Kawakubo’s Fall/Winter 1998 “Fusion” runway collection. Designed in black wool, the coat is cut as a sharply tailored blazer with structu...
2006 COMME DES GARCONS pleated charcoal grey striped wool pants
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Oversized charcoal wool pleated, wool pants with subtle stripes designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to fall of 2006. Size 'M'. Approximate measurements: width o...
COMME DES GARCONS Deep Indigo Cropped Harem Pants
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Comme des Garcons GIRL cropped pants. Polyester dropped waisted, dropped crotch. Harem style in a denim cut. Typically avant-garde vibe from Rei Kawakubo. Loose fitting ...
COMME DES GARCONS White Eyelet Ensemble, New/Old, 2004
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From 2004. Two-piece ensemble in white poly cotton blend eyelet. Jacket has asymmetrical zip front - half lined. Pants are elastic waist, fully lined and cropped. Excellent condition...
Comme des Garçons Cut-Out Jersey Skirt — Autumn/Winter 1990 (AD1990) Size S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare and early Comme des Garçons skirt from Autumn/Winter 1990 is a stark, intellectual exploration of negative space and the body-as-form — central themes in Rei Kawakubo’s des...
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 ...
Tao Comme des Garcons F/W 2007 Cable Knit Asymmetric Dress
By Comme des Garçons, TAO Comme Des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
Cable knit asymmetric dress by Tao Comme des Garcons crafted in cream wool featuring an intricate cable knit bodice with sculptural construction. The fitted sleeveless top showcases ...
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...
CommeDesGarcons RunwayLook1 Ruched ExtendableParachute SheerWhite Dress, S/S2003
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 2" (see photos) for the Parisian fashion show debut of his Spring/Summer 2003 collection. 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...
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...
2002 COMME DES GARCONS black wool dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawabuko
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Avant-garde black wool knit dress designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2002 collection. The piece has a deconstructed, layered look that frequently used in Kawa...
$375Sale Price|25% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 2003 100% wool black pinstripe plaid bow wrap kilt skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2003 100% wool black pinstripe plaid bow wrap kilt skirt Reference: TGAS/C01695 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern:...
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...
A Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Black Woollen Chasuble Dress Circa 2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000. France Japan Iconic black chasuble dress by Comme des Garçons from the famous Japanese brand created by Rei Kawakubo. Master in the art of deconstruction in fashion, Juny...
COMME DES GARCONS 1990 Vintage Runway grey sheer pleated ruffle gloves shrug
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1990 Vintage Runway grey sheer pleated ruffle gloves shrug Reference: CRTI/A00669 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 - Runway As seen ...
Comme des Garcons NWT 2014 Runway Oversized Aerodynamic Link Dress
By Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo's collection for Comme des Garcons S/S 2014 denotes a collection creatively unfettered by rules and formulas normally used in the fashion industry. In this collection t...
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 struc...
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...
$1,152Sale Price|20% Off
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's deconstructed wrap bias placket cutout shirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's deconstructed wrap bias placket cutout shirt M Reference: CRTI/A00667 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Fee...
Comme Des Garcons Recycled Tartan Plaid Pleated Skirt 2006
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Comme Des Garçons recycled tartan plaid pleated skirt from the 2006 collection, featuring overlapping layers of recycled mixed fa...
Comme des Garcons Coat with Belt AD 2006
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
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 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...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black pleated fan ruffle sheer top S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black pleated fan ruffle sheer top S Reference: CRTI/A00421 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 Material: Nylon Color: Bla...
2000s Comme des Garcons Black Guipure Lace Coat with Cut Outs
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful, lightweight wool Guipure stretch lace coat from the early 2000s. Detailed with irregular cut outs along the bottom hem. Slash seam pockets on the front. Buttons up with fr...
Comme Des Garcon Black Knit Ruffled Cardigan, 1990s
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 1990s Commes des Garcon cardigan is perfect. Crafted from a wool blend fabric, the unique avant-garde design features a deconstr...
Mix tweed pants and black pleated skirt Comme de Garçons
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mix tweed pants and black pleated skirt. Pocket, zip, button, buttonhole, belt-loop and Cupra lining in the pant. Pant fabric composition: 96% wool, 4 % n...
$11,700Sale Price|25% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Vintage Lumps and Bumps gingham checked blue red set
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Vintage Lumps and Bumps gingham checked blue red set Reference: CRTI/A00722 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1997 Lump And Bumps Mat...
Rare COMME DES GARCONS 2013 grey pinstriped 3D ruffle sleeves blazer jumpsuit S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Rare COMME DES GARCONS 2013 grey pinstriped 3D ruffle sleeves blazer jumpsuit S Reference: CYTY/A00009 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Fall 2013 - Similar...
$472Sale Price|20% Off
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '90 black patchwork scuba blazer jacket S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '90 black patchwork scuba blazer jacket S Reference: CRTI/A00392 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 - Runway Material: ...
$16,200Sale Price|25% Off
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's blue brushstroke angular trapeze dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's blue brushstroke angular trapeze dress Reference: CRTI/A00696 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Feels ...
TRICOT COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage Hand Made crochet knit wool sweater
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TRICOT COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage Hand Made crochet knit wool sweater Reference: CRTI/A00674 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool Co...
1986 Comme des Garcons black RUNWAY dress with box pleats
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1986 black wool runway dress by Comme des Garcons is constructed with vertical box pleats that structure the body of the garment and define its shape. The silhouette remains str...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Robe De Chambre Vintage 1997 Lumps Bumps blue dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Robe De Chambre Vintage 1997 Lumps Bumps blue dress Reference: CRTI/A00705 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakub...
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1997 Lumps & Bumps red asymmetric top black skirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1997 Lumps & Bumps red asymmetric top black skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00043 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: AD1996 Material: Nylo...
Rare Vintage Comme des Garcons 1990s Hot Pink Avant Garde Futuristic Top Blouse
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 90s COMME DES GARCONS hot pink futuristic Avant Garde sleeveless knit top! Features raised 'strong shoulders' that add (good) drama to any outfit. Buttons up the front. Great wi...
Comme des Garçons Wool Asymmetric Belted Coat A/W 1987
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
- Autumn/ Winter 1987 collection by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Mae Vintage - Black wool asymmetric coat with attached belt photographed by Peter Lindbergh - Made in Japan
New Comme Des Garcons Noir Kei Ninomiya Black + Silver Grommets Cotton Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Limited Edition brand new with tags COMME DES GARCONS NOIR KEI NINOMIYA black sleeveless Avant Garde cotton dress! Features a ...
Comme Des Garcons Burgundy Velvet Short Sleeve Dress With Gathers 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons burgundy velvet short sleeve dress from 1997, a refined expression of the brand's understated yet conceptual approach to ...