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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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 ...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1988 black chinese knot semi detached hem blazer S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 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:...
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...
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 "Folded Wings" Sheer Embroidered Dress
By Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1997 A/W Comme des Garcons sculptural shape of folded wings in an intersting fabrication. As seen on the runway. Fashioned of wool and poly in a soft shade of yellow with gold leaf embroidery...
Comme Des Garcons Cubist Art Silk Applique Organza & Tulle Punk Pullover fw 1997
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Chicago, IL
1997 arguably marked the pinnacle of Japanese Comme des Garcons founding designer Rei Kawakubo's collection debuts when she introduced deconstructed asymmetrical "lumps and bumps" padding and transparent tops that both deformed and revealed female bodies. For the Fall/Winter "Adult Punk" collection, she designed this transparent ecru organza pullover blouse, whose bodice and lower long sleeves are color-blocked with white textured silk-blend appliques and lined in white tulle that is hand-sheered above the outer hem. A recent Parisian exhibition at Musee de la Mode, "1997 Fashion...
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...
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 ...
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...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1990s sheer brown pleated ruffle button front shirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1990s sheer brown pleated ruffle button front shirt M Reference: CRTI/A00518 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Runway Material: Ray...
New 1997 Comme des Garcons "Rei of Light" Polkadot Black Dress
By Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking fabrication of black wool offset by sheer polkadot poly. From the 1997 A/W Comme des Garcons collection of which this style dress is shown in various versions on the ru...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude inside out sheer tulle long jacket XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 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...
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Comme Des Garçons Black Ruched Suspender Dress Circa 1989
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
This striking Comme des Garçons smocked bib dress from 1989 showcases Rei Kawakubo's signature avant-garde approach to fashion. The dress features an intricately gathered smocking te...
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 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 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 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...
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...
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 2010 black pinstripe cotton double layered coat XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2010 black pinstripe cotton double layered coat XS Reference: JACG/A00245 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2010 Material: Cotton Color: B...
Comme Des Garcons Unique HandCut OverDyed Appliques Vneck PulloverTop SS 2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
Unlike anything else from the 1990s, Comme des Garcons founder Rei Kawakubo (b. 1942) designed in 1999 for her Spring/Summer 2000 collection this pink-overdyed pullover soft stretch-...
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 2011 gold pleated harness tie asymmetric open jacket S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2011 gold pleated harness tie asymmetric open jacket S Reference: CRTI/A00341 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2011 - Runway Material: Fa...
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 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 1980s black wool asymmetric panelled sheath dress M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 ...
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 2016 navy wool balloon cropped trousers S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2016 navy wool balloon cropped trousers S Reference: JACG/A00282 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2...
Comme des Garçons by Rei Kawakubo Skirt Suit A/W 1986
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
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...
1930S White With Pink And Blue Floral Print Lace Organic Cotton Bias Negligee XL
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
1930S White With Pink And Blue Floral Print Lace Organic Cotton Bias Negligee XL
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2004 Runway pink checked Punk balloon skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2004 Runway pink checked Punk balloon skirt Reference: CRTI/A00709 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2004 - Runway Material:...
Comme des Garçons Black Lace Bubble Hem Jacket With Ribbon Embroidery, ss 1987
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Comme des Garçons Jacket ▪ Spring-Summer 1987 ▪ Constructed from black lace ▪ Cotton ribbon embroidery ▪ Single breasted ▪ Asymmetric bubble hem ▪ Unlined ▪ Size: Sma...
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 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...
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...
Vintage 2000's Comme Des Garçons black " Tutu" Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Features a structured white corset-style top with a sharp, pointed hem that dramatically drops into a voluminous, jagged-cut sheer black tulle skirt. In excellent vintage condition....
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 Garçons Pleated Silk Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Comme des Garçons white silk three-tiered pleated long skirt with a back zip closure.
Comme Des Garcons Runway Look12 Bias Cut Draping Satin Maxi Dress 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...
Comme des Garçons Black Lace Heavyweight Jacket with Padded Sleeves, fw 2013
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ A Rare Comme des Garçons Runway jacket ▪ Fall-Winter 2013 ▪ Fashioned from black cotton lace complemented by a contrasting red lining ▪ Single-breasted silhouette ▪ Features wide ...
Comme Des Garçons Hand Painted Melissa Shoes Boots NEW SZ 24
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme Des Garçons Hand Painted Melissa Shoes Boots NEW with box and dust-bag Size 24 JP Material looks like rubber. FINAL SALE
Tao For Comme Des Garcons Black Knit Corset Top With Velvet Bows & Ruffles
By TAO Comme Des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present a Comme des Garçons Tao black knit corset top adorned with velvet bows, a romantic reinterpretation of historical lingerie silhouettes filtered thr...
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 black twill cotton ruffled bow sleeve asymmetric coat S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 black twill cotton ruffled bow tie sleeve asymmetric coat S Reference: TGAS/G00079 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2021 Material: R...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 brown velvet drawstring sash knee length skirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 brown velvet drawstring sash knee length skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00438 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 Material: Velv...
A/W 2004 Comme des Garçons runway feather shoulder mesh top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A/W 2004 Comme des Garçons runway feather shoulder mesh top Runway piece from Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2004, this avant-garde top features a sheer black mesh construction contr...
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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway velvet checkered 4 sleeves 3D cut jacket XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
Tao For Comme Des Garcons Black Wool Jacket W Front Pockets With Giant Hood 2010
By TAO Comme Des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons Tao wool jacket with front pockets and a hood from 2010, featuring a trucker style design, front button closure,...
Comme des Garçons F/W 2005 Deformed Cotton Frill Gingham Check Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, IT
- Sold by SkofArchive - Fall Winter 2005 Collection - Hight waist - Above knee-length - Hidden Zipper up the side - Excellent Condition - 100% Cotton - Made in Japan - Size: FR 36...
Comme des Garçons Cut-Out Jersey Skirt — Autumn/Winter 1990 (AD1990) Size S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, BE
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...
Vintage Comme Des Garcons Black Leather Belt SZ 80 NEW WITH TAGS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black leather belt with embossed Comme des Garçons logo and triple buckle closure. Must have for every CDG collector. New with tags ...
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 1980's Vintage grey chevron asymmetric draped cocoon dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2012 Runway 2D Flat Packed Doll floral checkered set XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2012 Runway 2D Flat Packed Doll floral checkered set XS Reference: CRTI/A00580 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2012 - Runway Materi...
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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2004 Runway crystals felt balls sheer vest S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2004 Runway crystals felt balls sheer vest S Reference: CRTI/A00688 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Runway Material: Feels ...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 black textured cowhide leather fringed petal top XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 black textured cowhide leather fringed petal tunic top XS Reference: TGAS/G00068 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Fall/Winter 2...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage navy wool patchwork sweater top
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage navy wool patchwork sweater top Reference: TGAS/C01694 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980's Material: Wool Color: Blue ...