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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rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1998 Runway patchwork inside out bias coat S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1998 Runway patchwork inside out bias coat S Reference: CRTI/A00687 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1998 - Runway Material:...
90s Comme des garcons white cotton and knit dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Comme des garcons white cotton and knit dress with standing collar. Size:6/8 Bust: 38" / waist: 34" / Hip: 38" Length: 40" ***dress has some pulle...
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...
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 ...
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 black twill cotton ruffled bow sleeve asymmetric coat S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
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...
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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2012 Runway 2D Flat Packed Doll floral checkered set XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
Black jacket with ruffles COMME DES GARCONS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black jacket with ruffles. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Open on the left side on the front on the bust. Button and buttonhole on the middle front and on the cuffs. . Poc...
Comme Des Garcons Runway Studded Leather Pinstripe Wool Half Dress Top Coat 2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
For her Comme des Garcons F/W 2000 collection, Japanese Rei Kawakubo designed this dark grey wool-blend short-sleeve half-dress topcoat jacket featuring a three-row-metal-studded bla...
Comme des Garçons by Tao, hand crochet and knit wool dress, 2007
By Comme des Garçons, TAO Comme Des Garçons
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This Comme des Garçons by Tao dress is a sculptural fusion of hand crochet and fine knit wool, designed in an organically draped silhouette that captures the artisanal spirit of the ...
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...
Comme Des Garcons Black Sheer Front Concept Dress 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garcons black dress featuring a sheer front, back zipper, and structured paneling around the back and side of the dress. ...
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
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage navy wool patchwork sweater top
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 ...
2013 COMME DES GARCONS black and red RUNWAY jacket
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 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 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....
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 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 Garcons Cropped Navy Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Oakland, CA
Deep navy blue Comme des Garcons cropped jacket. Basket weave texture with sheen to fabric. Cropped to hit at waist. Button closure. Front chest pockets. Adjustable side tab clo...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's black velvet asymmetric dropped armhole dress S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980's black velvet asymmetric dropped armhole dress S Reference: CRTI/A00601 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Ve...
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 Garçons Long Grey Woolen Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Comme des Garçons - (Made in Japan) Long grey woolen coat. Size label missing. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 44 cm - Sleeve leng...
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...
COMME DES GARCONS yellow gold round sequinned deconstructed 3D cut cropped vest
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS yellow gold round sequinned deconstructed 3D cut back cropped vest Reference: ASMK/A00018 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Fabric Color: Go...
Comme des Garcons Camouflage Multi-Patch Pocket Button Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons camouflage four-button front including a single button for the lapel jacket features multi patch pockets on the front. The waist in enforced on the interior ...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway wool silver grommet cut out pannier dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway black wool silver grommet cut out pannier dress S Reference: TGAS/G00062 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawaku...
COMME DES GARCONS 2022 black green leaf 2D oversized structured canvas coat S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2022 black neon green leaf print 2D oversized structured canvas coat S Reference: TGAS/G00055 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Spring/Su...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s burgundy polka dot dungaree midi skirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s burgundy polka dot dungaree midi skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00453 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool Color...
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...
COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT 100% vegetable straw tan ribbon trim fedora hat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT 100% vegetable straw tan ribbon trim fedora hat Reference: NKLL/A00375 Brand: Comme De sGarcons Collection: Shirt Material: Straw Color: Beige, Blue Pattern: ...
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.
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's blue brushstroke angular trapeze dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 2018 grey wool houndstooth 3D jagged cut out sheath dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2018 grey wool houndstooth 3D jagged cut out tunic sheath dress S Reference: TGAS/G00056 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Re...
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 ...
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:...
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 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 Men Jacket, 2014
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Comme Des Garçons - (Made in Japan) Triple jackets with multicolored patterns. No size indicated, it fits a size M. 2014 Spring-Summer men Collection. Additional information: Condit...
Mid 2000's Comme Des Garcons Black Maxi Skirt with Sequin Appliqué
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Avant-garde meets tactile romance in this striking black mid 2000's Comme des Garçons skirt. Constructed with Rei Kawakubo’s signature deconstructed aesthetic, the skirt features a l...
Tao For Comme Des Garcons Black Wool Jacket W Front Pockets With Giant Hood 2010
By Comme des Garçons, TAO 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 Garcons Pink Flat Front Pants 2004
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer vintage Comme des Garçons pink flat front pants from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection. Rendered in a soft pastel pink cotton twill, these tailored ...
Comme des Garcons Engine Red Deconstructed Multi-Pleated Ruffle Crop Top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons wonderfully wicked engine red deconstructed multi-pleated, multi-ruffle crop top detailing two collars. There are two matching butt...
Comme des Garcon Padded Black Lace / Tulips Raw Edge Future of Silhouette Dress
By Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comme des Garcons black padded floral lace dress adorned with raw edges. Zip closure at back. Composition: 65% cotton 35% nylon From the collection of "Future of the Silhouette....
Comme Des Garcons Black & Taupe Deconstructed Rayon Gown 1998
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garcons black & taupe rayon panel gown featuring asymmetrical sleeves, boat neckline, contrasting panels, full skirt, and...
1990's COMME DES GARCONS slim black ribbed sweater
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black ribbed slim fit sweater designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to the 1990's. No size is labeled however the fabric is very stretchy and will accommodate a size ...
Comme des Garçons navy wool wrap top A/W 1983
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in London, GB
- Autumn / Winter 1983 Comme des Garçons Runway collection by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Mae Vintage - Navy wool top with exaggerated long sleeves - Can be worn either way around, as...
Comme Des Garcons Black Sheer Dress W/ Draping & Interior Silver Chains Aw 2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons black sheer dress with draping and interior silver chains from the Fall 2000 collection, featuring a detachable s...
Comme Des Garcons Dark Brown Kimono Sleeve Dress With Elastic 1982
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garcons dark brown kimono dress with drop-waist, high v neck, and butterfly sleeves. Collection 1982. Comme Des Garcons ...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black linen square shorter back loose top S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black linen square shorter back loose top S Reference: CRTI/A00623 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Linen, ...
Comme Des Garcons Dark Navy Double-Breasted Wool Coat 1999-2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Comme des Garçons navy double-breasted double coat, featuring a military design, structured and slightly puffed shoulders, tailor...
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...
2003 COMME DES GARCONS jet black wool coat with knot detail
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black wool coat with unique 'knot' detail from Comme Des Garcons dating to 2003. Size is unlabeled however coat best fits a small or medium. Approximate measurements: shoulder 16...
2008 COMME DES GARCONS navy blue sheer dress with ruffles
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 dress in deep navy blue. The top is sheer and lightweight with a soft collar and sleeveless cut. The skirt is built from layer...
COMME DES GARCONS 2014 black cupra wool trim woven sheer overlay top XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 Garçons Wool Asymmetric Belted Coat A/W 1987
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
- Autumn/ Winter 1987 collection by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Mae Vintage - Black wool asymmetric coat with attached belt photographed by Peter Lindbergh - Made in Japan
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s square neck oversized bias cut dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s square neck oversized bias cut dress Reference: CRTI/A00555 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Color: Black Pattern: So...
Comme Des Garcons Pink & Red Abstract Pebble Print Button Down Shirt 2004
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons pink and red abstract pebble print button-down shirt from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection. Crafted from lightweight co...
Rei Kawakubo Vintage Comme des Garçons Black Leather Grommets Purse
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Comme des garcons cross over black leather grommets purse. Measurement: Strap length: 21 inches / Purse width: 8 inches ( see images)