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...
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 ...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Comme des Garçons FW 1993 90s Rei Kawakubo Black Wool Blazer JP L
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 1993 black wool blazer featuring notched collar, silk pile panels, and hook and eye front closure. Partially lined. Collection attributed to R...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Pants with Straps
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
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...
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 ...
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...
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 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...
CommeDesGarcons Runway HandTied Distressed DrawstringAnkle Balloon Pants ss2003
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 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...
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...
Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons 2003 Frayed Hem Coat & Dress
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
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 ...
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...
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...
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
CommeDesGarcons ReiKawakubo Asymmetrical Lumps LightweightWool FittedBlouse 1994
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
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...
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 ...
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...
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.
COMME DES GARCONS black FLORAL JACQUARD FLARED Dress XS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Comme des Garçons floral jacquard flared dress in black showcases the brand’s avant-garde elegance and sculptural design. Crafted with a richly textured floral ja...
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&...
Rare COMME DES GARCONS 2013 grey pinstriped 3D ruffle sleeves blazer jumpsuit S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
$375Sale Price|25% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 2003 100% wool black pinstripe plaid bow wrap kilt skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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:...
$320Sale Price|20% Off
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...
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...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1988 cream wool braid black lattice embroidery skirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1988 cream wool braid black lattice embroidery skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00560 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1988 Material: Woo...
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 ...
$11,700Sale Price|25% Off
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 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 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 Studded Black Pants AD 2015
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
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 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...
$16,200Sale Price|25% Off
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's blue brushstroke angular trapeze dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 ...
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...
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...
1998 COMME DES GARCONS 'FUSION' layered RUNWAY skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
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...
$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...
$472Sale Price|20% Off
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '90 black patchwork scuba blazer jacket S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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: ...
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, ...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1998 Runway patchwork inside out jacket skirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
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...
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 Garçons Button-up Black Chiffon Shirt Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, BE
Comme Des Garçons Button-up Black Shirt Dress Brand: Comme Des Garçons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection/Year: 2000s Fabric: Cotton / Chiffon Color: Black Size: XS Japanese desig...
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...
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 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...
CommeDesGarcons RunwayLook12 BiasCut Draping TranslucentSatin MaxiDress, 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...
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...
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 Garçons by Rei Kawakubo Skirt Suit A/W 1986
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in London, GB
- Autumn / Winter 1986 Comme des Garçons runway collection by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Mae Vintage - Black avant garde skirt suit. Double breasted jacket with voluminous peplum. Lon...
$3,552Sale Price|20% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 1993 Vintage black voluminous shrug Cindy Sherman
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1993 Vintage black voluminous shrug Cindy Sherman Reference: CRTI/A00714 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1993 - Runway As seen on: Cindy...
TRICOT COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage Hand Made crochet knit wool sweater
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
Comme des Garcons AD 1991 Asymmetric Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black light weight wool blazer jacket from Comme des Garcons, CDG. It has princess seams for a flattering fit, long sleeves, peak lapels, 2 front flap welt pockets and...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS SS2018 Mona Luison graphic print mesh tshirt S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS SS2018 Mona Luison graphic print mesh tshirt S Reference: MECG/A00390 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: SS2018 "What's on the Inside Matters" collecti...
Comme des Garcons Zippers Jacket AD 2013
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black and white wool fine hounds tooth wool jacket by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It is double breasted with long sleeves and a lapel collar. The jacket is...
$560Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Rare Comme Des Garcons Runway 2019 Dress X Heavy Chains Artwork By baanai NEW S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme Des Garcons Runway 2018 Dress with chain Artwork By baanai Size S Dress and chain comes separate.Please see image on how to display chain ,it goes...