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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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 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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Robe De Chambre Vintage 1997 Lumps Bumps light blue dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Robe De Chambre Vintage 1997 Lumps Bumps light blue dress Reference: CRTI/A00706 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei K...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway brown ethnic wool cashmere blanket cocoon M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2004 black sheer mesh jewel embellishment ruffle vest S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2004 black sheer mesh jewel embellishment ruffle vest S Reference: CRTI/A00475 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2004 - Runway Mate...
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 Homme Plus Evergreen 2005 black Reprint Docking blazer S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus Evergreen 2005 black Reprint Docking blazer S Reference: PRWU/A00126 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Homme Plus Evergreen 200...
Comme des Garcons Jacket with Straps AD 2002
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
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 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 khaki green cotton waistcoat with large braids, S / S 2003
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
- Raw frayed edges throughout - Two large cotton and satin ribbon braids, used as a closure or decorative feature Spring-Summer 2003
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 GARCONS 1998 Vintage grey cowl neck flutter seam 3D cut midi dress S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1998 Vintage grey cowl neck flutter seam 3D cut midi dress S Reference: PYCN/A00099 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: SS1998 Material: Ray...
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 GARCONS wool navy grey deconstructed hybrid biker cropped cardigan S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
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 2009 black sheer velvet patchwork bumps raw sleeveless vest M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
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 Garçons deconstructed cream accordion pleated skirt, ss 2002
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Comme des Garçons deconstructed cream skirt ▪ Constructed out of three pleated skirts ▪ Irregular hemline ▪ Size Medium ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Made in ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Comme des Garcons oversized deconstructed layered shirt, ss 2011
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare Comme Des Garcons oversized deconstructed shirt from the spring-summer 2011 collection. This exceptional shirt is a true represen...
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 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 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...
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...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s acetate knit angular draped handkerchief dress M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
COMME DES GARCONS 2005 Runway mixed cotton nylon blue green camo ruched skirt XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2005 Runway mixed cotton nylon blue green camo ruched skirt XS Reference: CRTI/A00587 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2005 - Runway Mate...
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...
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 Vintage 1980s black wool wide ruffle collar circle poncho cape
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black wool wide ruffle collar circle poncho cape Reference: CRTI/A00549 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wo...
COMME DES GARCONS 2008 Runway Bad Taste ruffle cut out deconstructed blazer S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2008 Runway Bad Taste ruffle cut out deconstructed blazer S Reference: TGAS/B02214 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Fall Winter 2008 Bad ...
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 2020 inside out red floral brocade trapeze wide lapels coat XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 1980's Vintage grey chevron asymmetric draped cocoon dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey chevron asymmetric draped cocoon dress Reference: CRTI/A00677 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Color: Grey Patt...
Comme Des Garcons Rei Kawakubo Asymmetric Lumps Light Wool Fitted Blouse 1994
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
With a unique hand-folded, gathered and top-stitched square neckline with triangular "lumps", this asymmetrical lightweight-wool long-sleeve pullover loose-fitting blouse was designe...
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 bias-cut herringbone tweed skirt suit, fw 1999
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Comme des Garçons skirt suit ▪ Designed by Rev Kawakubo ▪ Cream and grey herringbone tweed with metallic gold thread ▪ Rectangular bias-cut jacket with safety-pin closure ▪ Can b...
Comme des Garcons NWT 2014 Runway Oversized Aerodynamic Link Dress
By Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake
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 2012 Runway 2D Flat Packed Paper Dolls floral checkered coat S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2012 Runway 2D Flat Packed Paper Dolls floral checkered coat S Reference: TGAS/F01039 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2012 - Runway Mate...
Runway Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons 2017 Denim Knit Dress, Size S
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Junya Watanable Spring 2017 Denim and stripe knit dress with bow. ( see runway image ) Fit US size Small 2/4
Comme des Garçons Jacket with Back Pocket Detail – 1995 Runway Piece
By Comme des Garçons
Located in PARIS, FR
1995 runway piece. A classically cut Comme des Garçons jacket, deceptively classic at first glance, until an asymmetric flap reveals itself at the back, with a flap that holds a pock...
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 1980's Vintage white frayed seams patchwork boxy sweater top M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage white frayed seams patchwork boxy sweater top M Reference: CRTI/A00665 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Co...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's Beggar Look washed cotton bishop dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's Beggar Look washed cotton bishop dress Reference: CRTI/A00690 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Feels ...
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 (‘...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1988 black chinese knot semi detached hem blazer S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1988 black chinese knot semi detached hem blazer S Reference: CRTI/A00369 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1988 Material: Triacet...
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...
Comme Des Garcons Asymmetrical Canvas Skirt With Floral Interior Ss 2004
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons asymmetrical canvas skirt with a floral interior from the spring 2004 show, featuring a deconstructed silhouette...
1989 COMME DES GARCONS deepest blue asymmetrical one shoulder wrap dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawabuko
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning and very rare deepest navy wool dress designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garcons, dating to Fall 1989 or Spring 1990. Dress was made with an asymmetrical one-shoulder si...
Comme des Garcons Men Jacket Leather Blazer Size M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Comme des Garcons Blazer Men Jacket, Color: multi/blue (An actua...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1990 black sheer nylon drawstring padded puffy skirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1990 black sheer nylon drawstring padded puffy skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00561 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 Material: Nyl...
COMME DES GARCONS 1995 Runway Vintage curved seam optical color sheer skirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
Fall 2008 Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Black Wool Cape
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe black wool cape coat featuring a cape design, straight-point collar, front tie fastening, straight he...
Comme des Garçons Autumn Winter 1985 "Dots, Polyester Pleats" Collection
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Shibuya-Ku, 13
Shoulder Width : Raglan Sleeve Chest : 67cm Sleeve Length : 81cm(from neckline to wrist) Length : 116cm WJA00004646
Comme des Garcons navy blue cotton gathered tunic-style dress, ss 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Comme des Garcons cotton tunic-like dress ▪ Navy blue ground with white brush stroke-like print ▪ Slit armholes ▪ Irregular stitches at the front creating a gathered effect ▪ One ...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s black wool asymmetric panelled sheath dress M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s black wool asymmetric panelled sheath dress M Reference: CRTI/A00451 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool ...
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 Garçons AD 1990 Upside Down Long Black Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Rare Comme Des Garçons AD1990 Upside Down Long Black Skirt Top half of the skirt is lined and bottom in not. Bottom and top have zipper.Top of the skirt has finished edges and bottom of has it unfinished. Very unusual design from Rei K...
2002 COMME DES GARCONS black wool dress
By Rei Kawabuko, Comme des Garçons
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...