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.
Comme des Garçons Spring 2002 Cream and White Layered Ruffled Wrap Skirt
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
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...
COMME DES GARÇONS 00'S Ruffled Georgette Long Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, MILANO
A long, ruffled georgette skirt from the 2000s by Comme des Garçons Elastic waistband 100% polyester
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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 thro...
Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 Blue Gingham Chiffon Ruffled Bolero
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
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...
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...
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Dress with Cut Out
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
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...
Comme des Garcons Parachute Skirt AD 1990
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous brown parachute skirt from Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 1990 collection. The skirt is full comprised of draped, asymmetric, overlapping layers ...
COMME DES GARCONS 2013 Runway striped floral applique rosette blazer jacket S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2013 Runway striped floral applique rosette blazer jacket S Reference: CYTY/A00172 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2013 - Runway Materia...
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"...
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
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2003 Cotton Poplin Navy Blue Shirt Dress
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Vintage Lumps and Bumps gingham checked blue red set
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue washed denim cargo bubble jeans
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue washed denim cargo bubble jeans Reference: CRTI/A00663 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Cotton Color...
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...
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...
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...
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 Kawakubo Collection: Spring Summer 1997 Mater...
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 ...
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...
Tulle vest with threads embroideries and velvet appliqué COMME DES GARCONS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tulle vest with threads embroideries and velvet appliqué . Fabric composition: 35% cotton, 10% nylon, 25% wool, 6% polyester, 24% acrylic. Cotton velvet appliqué SIZE M
COMME DES GARCONS 2020 inside out red floral brocade trapeze wide lapels coat XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2020 inside out red floral brocade single button trapeze wide lapels coat XS Reference: TGAS/G00058 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Spri...
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: ...
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...
Comme Des Garcons Runway Look1 Ruched Parachute Extendable White Dress ss 2003
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe 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 runway Look 1 and Look 2 (see photos) for the Parisian Fashion Week show debut of his Spring/Summer 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...
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...
COMME DES GARCONS 2014 black cupra wool trim woven sheer overlay top XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2014 black cupra wool trim woven sheer overlay top XS Reference: MECG/A00309 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2014 Material: Cupra, Wool ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage fabric ruffle sleeve collared nylon crop jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage Reversible navy multi fabric ruffle sleeve collared nylon crop jacket M Reference: AEMA/A00185 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collecti...
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...
COMME DES GARÇONS FW 08 Rare Ruched Velvet Double-Breasted Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall/Winter 2008: A rare, ruched, double-layered velvet coat from Comme des Garçons Heart-Shaped Crinkles Lined with a polyester layer Button Closure Two pockets 100% cotton Lining: ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2010 Runway oriental jacquard sequins devore skirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2010 Runway oriental jacquard sequins devore skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00740 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Material:...
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...
2013 COMME DES GARCONS black and red RUNWAY jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very dramatic asymmetrically pleated runway jacket designed by Rei Kawakubo as seen on the spring 2013 runway. Labeled a size 'M'. Can be worn front to back or back to front. It is s...
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...
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...
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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway velvet checkered 4 sleeves 3D cut jacket XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway black velvet checkered 4 sleeves rounded shoulder 3D cut cropped jacket XS Reference: TGAS/G00049 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo C...
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...
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...
COMME DES GARÇONS FW 04 Iconic spencer jacket with slits at the elbows
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall/Winter 2004 Iconic spencer jacket with slits at the elbows by Comme des Garçons Inner ruched tulle sleeve with a visible georgette flower detail Two buttons and a hook closure ...
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...
Comme Des Garcons Kawakubo Hand Cut Overdyed Appliques Knit Pullover Top SS 2000
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
From the S/S 2000 collection that Rei Kawakubo described as "beautiful chaos", this purple-overdyed grey stretch knit short-sleeve pullover top, which is perceived as different shade...
Comme Des Garcons 1989 Archive Jacket Rei Kawakubo Navy Cape Coat Avant Garde Ru
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Archive Comme des Garçons jacket from the Fall Winter 1989 collection, designed by Rei Kawakubo. This rare piece embodies the experimental and sculptural language of Comme des Garço...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
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...
COMME DES GARCONS 2007 Runway black satin sheer patchwork tulle belted vest S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2007 Runway black satin sheer patchwork tulle belted vest S Reference: TGAS/F00087 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: SS 2007 - Runway Mate...
$521Sale Price|30% Off
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 ...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude inside out sheer tulle long jacket XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude inside out sheer tulle long jacket XS Reference: CRTI/A00744 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Materia...