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.
CDG COMME DES GARCONS 2007 navy felt high collar curved hem cropped jacket XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2007 navy felt high collar curved hem cropped jacket XS Reference: ASMK/A00021 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2007 Material: Polyester ...
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 Garçons, gray wool asymmetric coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Comme des Garçons, gray wool asymmetric coat with safety pin. The item is new - unworn.
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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage black crushed velvet teardrop crystals skirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage black crushed velvet teardrop crystals skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00741 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo As seen on: Six Magazine Material...
COMME DES GARCONS White Cotton Open Weave Lace Ensemble, 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...
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"...
Rare 1980s COMME des GARÇONS Dark Blue & White Unisex Wrap by Rei Kawakubo
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
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 ...
Navy blue see-through nylon dress COMME DES GARCONS/ COMME DES GARCONS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue see-through nylon dress . Ribbon embroideries on the top front. SIZE S
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...
Comme Des Garcons Runway Tied Distressed DrawstringAnkle Balloon Pants SS 2003
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
These deconstructed black balloon pants by Comme des Garcons founder Rei Kawakubo premiered on the Paris Fashion Week runway for her Spring/Summer 2003 collection. Featuring unique c...
Comme Des Garcons Runway Look11 Tulle Top & Draped SkirtDress 2Piece Set SS 1997
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
For Comme des Garcons Spring/Summer 1997 iconic collection titled "Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body", which was nicknamed lumps-and-bumps, Rei Kawakubo designed this navy two-piece set of a transparent pullover long-sleeve net tulle blouse and a convertible translucent bias-cut draping long skirt or tube dress, which debuted on the runway in "Look 11" among the Vogue coverage (partly concealed under a navy open robe). Significantly, our pair repeats the fashion show's "Look 1" theme--which was interpreted by TheMet museum curators as "clothing-absence/body-presence"--with a see-through symmetrical top revealing breasts and a bias-cut draped asymmetrical skirt that clings to body curves. Variations of this silhouette were modeled in white, navy or red. Many had net-encased organ-shaped down pillows freely inserted into net underlays by the designer to shockingly distort the silhouettes with impossible feminine curves, such as with two kidney-shapes on the back or a tube across the front of the hips. This set will likewise accommodate such padding that is apparent in the Vogue photos...
Comme Des Garçons Asymmetric Dress in Unlined Wool
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Comme des Garçons - Asymmetrical dress in unlined wool. Marked size S, it fits a 36FR. To note, presence of a small hole in the stitch. Additional information: Condition: Very good ...
Comme des Garçons Red Velvet Asymmetric Patchwork Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
1990's Comme des Garçons asymmetric mid length comprised of shades of deep red velvet. Draped front and side panel and a back zipper closure.
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 2009 Runway black patchwork mini skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway black grey patchwork multi media deconstructed patchwork mini dress S Reference: TGAS/F01038 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collec...
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 Navy Dress With Knit Ribbed Top And Crushed Velvet Skirt 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons navy dress from 1997–98, a refined example of the brand's exploration of texture, proportion, and understated deconstruct...
Comme des garcons Navy Blue and White pin striped Deconstructed Jacket
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Comme des garcons blue, grey and white striped wool jacket. Size: small. 2/4
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...
Comme Des Garçons Grey Neoprene Rubber Sculptural Jacket 2005
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons grey neoprene sculptural jacket featuring a round collar, cropped sleeves, visible zigzag stitching, and leather...
Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus Men Top See Trought T Shirt Size M, AR067 - D07
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Kaunas, LT
Commed Des Garcons Homme Plus AR067 ASH3 men's top in black. Made from 100% polyester. Comparable new Commed Des Garcons Homme Plus tops typically retail for around 200 € to 800 €....
Comme des Garçons Early 2010's Black Hooded Oversized Cape
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Skof.Archive - Black hooded oversized cape - Asymmetrical hemline - Functional side pockets - Relaxed fit - Excellent Condition - Made in China -...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's black wool cross back cropped jumpsuit S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's black wool cross back cropped jumpsuit S Reference: CRTI/A00506 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wood, Ble...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage brown floral macrame wrap top ruffle skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage brown floral macrame wrap top ruffle skirt Reference: CRTI/A00702 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1999 - Runway Mate...
COMME DES GARCONS 2014 Disney Silly Symphony blue yellow graphic jersey tshirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2014 Disney Silly Symphony blue yellow graphic jersey tshirt S Reference: LNKO/A02715 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2014 Disney Material: Cotton Color: White, Blue Pattern: Cartoon Closure: Pullover Extra Details: This short-sleeve jersey t-shirt is crafted from premium lightweight white cotton fabrication. Cut in a classic slim-fit silhouette, it features a bold, oversized vintage animated cartoon poster...
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS tweed velvet jacquard deconstructed blazer S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS tweed velvet jacquard deconstructed blazer S Reference: CRTI/A00527 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2001 - Runway Materia...
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 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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway brown ethnic wool cashmere blanket cocoon M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway brown ethnic wool cashmere blanket cocoon M Reference: CRTI/A00686 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Materi...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's Dinosaur jagged cut out draped coat M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's Dinosaur jagged cut out draped coat M Reference: CRTI/A00697 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s - Runway Materia...
Comme des Garçons Black Sequin Embellished Long Sleeve Top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Comme des Garçons black wool knit top with long flared ruffle and sequin embellished sleeves and sequin detailing around collar. Fitted silhouette circa 2007. New with Tags.
S/S 2001 COMME des GARÇONS Homme Vintage Neon Pink Unlined Blazer Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring 2001 COMME des GARÇONS Homme Plus blazer jacket in Highlighter Pink. Featuring buttons down the centre, oversized hip pockets, long sleeves that sit mid palm and contrast whit...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Robe De Chambre Vintage 1997 Lumps Bumps blue dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
Comme des Garçons 2008 Ruched Elastic Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A striking and sculptural Comme des Garçons creation from 2008, crafted entirely from black polyester and constructed with Rei Kawakubo’s signature experimental approach. The dress i...
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...
Comme Des Garcons Brown Plaid Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Comme des Garcons sleeveless dress made out of various brown plaids that are pieced together in a patchwork style on the front dress panel. Circa 1...
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...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's mock neck asymmetric peplum midi dress M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's mock neck asymmetric peplum midi dress M Reference: CRTI/A00603 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Color: Black Patter...
COMME DES GARCINS 1988 Runway Vintage cream black lattice lace flared skirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCINS 1988 Runway Vintage cream black lattice lace flared skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00645 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1988 - Runway Materia...
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 AD 2001 Overskirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black overskirt from Comme des Garcons, CDG. It consists of an open front skirt with a stretch waistband. Fits sizes Small, Medium. Marked Ja...
Vintage 2000's Comme des Garçons Grey Ruffles Cardigan
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2000's Comme Des Garçons grey cardigan. This grey cotton cardigan features a sculptural asymmetric ruffle running through the centre front. Raw-edge detailing at the collar, ...
Comme des Garçons SS1996 Cream Cotton Dress Red Floral Velvet Panel
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare archival piece from Rei Kawakubo's landmark Spring/Summer 1996 collection for Comme des Garçons, one of the most referenced and studied seasons in the brand's history. This ex...
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus 2018 PU cowhide leather pleated kilt skirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus 2018 white PU cowhide leather trimmed pleated kilt skirt S Reference: CYTY/A00001 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Homme Plus ...
Comme des Garcons Jacket with Straps AD 2002
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible blue grey jacket with dark blue pinstripes by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It has a lapel collar, front patch pockets and is covered in an amazing array of grey adjustable straps some removeable, silver rings and black clasp...
Comme des Garcons Coveted 2011 Hybrid Vintage Scarf Dress
By Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo's "Hybrid Fashion" collection of F/W 2011 features asymmetric ruched, twisted and draped dresses on a background, showcasing a colorful display of multiple vintage silk scarves. Rei has incorporated her longtime personal collection of scarves into this unique, vintage scarf dress...
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...
Comme des Garcons red knitted sweater with rose appliqués, c. 2014
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Presenting a striking Comme des Garçons red knitted sweater adorned with large knit appliques resembling roses, a standout piece from the 2014 collection. This sweater showcases the ...
COMME DES GARCONS wool navy grey deconstructed hybrid biker cropped cardigan S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS wool navy grey deconstructed hybrid biker cropped cardigan S Reference: CAWG/A00268 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Wool Color: Navy, Grey...
COMME DES GARCONS 2009 black sheer velvet patchwork bumps raw sleeveless vest M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2009 black sheer velvet patchwork bumps raw sleeveless vest M Reference: CRTI/A00472 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 Material: Cott...
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
Comme Des Garçons Blue Silk and Rayon Draped Dress, FW 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Comme Des Garçons ▪ Creative Director: Rei Kawakubo ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1984 ▪ Fabric: 65% Rayon, 35% Silk ▪ Details: Large asymmetric drapes and tucks sewn with a wh...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude deconstructed inside out tulle jacket XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude deconstructed inside out tulle jacket XS Reference: CRTI/A00743 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Mate...
Comme des Garçons 'Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body' dress, ss 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Comme des Garçons 'Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body' dress ▪ Designed by Rei Kawakubo ▪ Museum piece ▪ Two-tone purple and green polyester organz...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s acetate knit angular draped handkerchief dress M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s acetate knit angular draped handkerchief dress M Reference: CRTI/A00572 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Ac...
A/W 2023 COMME des GARÇONS Full Length Wool & PVC Black Bomber Trench Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Spectacular Autumn/Winter 2023 COMME des GARÇONS Full length Varsity jacket. Featuring a Wool body, with button down the centre closure, faux leather sleeves and iconic printed Log...
COMME DES GARCONS 1999 iridescent grey allover sequin sleeveless sheath dress S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1999 iridescent grey allover sequin sleeveless sheath midi dress S Reference: ASMK/A00019 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1999 Material:...
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 Red Ruffle Tartan Jacket And Pants Suit Ensemble
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a Comme Des Garçons red ruffled tartan jacket and pant suit ensemble. The jacket features ruffles down each side, a single-breasted f...