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 Garcons Green Camouflage Polka Dot Skirt & Mesh Top Ss 2001
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons green camouflage polka dot skirt and mesh top from the 2001 collection. The ensemble features camouflage strip ap...
Junya Watanabe black leather and wool corseted jacket cape, fw 2011
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in London, GB
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons black leather corseted button-up jacket with two front zip pockets and attached wool cape. Fall-Winter 2011
rare COMME DES GARCONS Runway grafiti hand painted cowhide leather shoe covers
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2014 Runway grafiti hand painted black cowhide leather shoe covers Reference: ASMK/A00037 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Spring/Su...
Comme Des Garçons Two-Tone Long Sleeve Top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Long sleeved cotton top from Comme Des Garçons is dark blue with a grey mesh vest panel.
20th Century NWT Comme Des Garçons Minimalist Darted Vest
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
20th Century NWT Comme Des Garçons minimalist style heather grey vest with a covered front zip closure and front flap pockets.
Comme des Garçons Slim Strap Wool Tank Top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A basic grey wool tank top is elevated with a grey bow and a black velvet ribbon bow beneath the bustline.
Comme des Garçons dress by Rei Kawakubo Winter 2019
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
COMME DES GARÇONS - 2019 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Rei Kawakubo. Navy-blue blaze-like trompe l'oeil dress, long flounced dress with a flow...
Comme des Garçons S/S 1992 Hand Painted Asymmetrical Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
Asymmetrical sleeveless dress from Comme des Garçons featuring hand-painted white brushstroke details along the edges. Constructed in black cotton jersey with a fluid, draped silhoue...
Comme des Garçons Washed Silk Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Comme des Garçons fuchsia washed sheer silk maxi skirt with a wide ruched elastic waist.
Comme Des Garçons F/W 1992 Black Asymmetric High-Waisted Maxi Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 1992 collection of Comme Des Garçons, this maxi skirt is a study in sculptural tailoring and deliberate asymmetry. The exceptionally high waistband is folded and twisted...
COMME DES GARCONS Floral and Batik Print Blouse with Open Back Size SS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Comme Des Garcons top is composed of a printed cotton with a floral and batik combination. There is an eyelet trim and an open back style....
Comme des garçons pleated top (attributed to)
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
COMME DES GARÇONS - White pleated top with a wide collar. Brand, composition, and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 45...
COMME DES GARCONS Indigo Denim Deconstructed Coat with Top Stitching Size M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Comme Des Garcons coat is composed of an indigo denim and features white top stitch detailing. Open style with darted sleeves, and draped...
Comme des Garçons Straight Leg Silk Pant
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Soft silk straight leg pant in white has side seam pockets, side seam slits at the ankle and a comfortable elastic waist, with inner drawstring tie, from vintage Comme des Garçons.
Comme Des Garçons Corduroy Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Cream-colored vintage corduroy Comme des Garçons jacket comes in a boxy fit with "decolorized" pink pockets and random "runoff" dye spots on some butt...
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 Black Double-Breasted Double Coat With Chain Detail 2000-2001
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Comme des Garçons black double-breasted double coat with chain detailing from the 2000-2001 collection, featuring two separate co...
Comme des Garcons Gold Cape Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A super cool cape style jacket from Comme des Garcons. The main part is a faux embossed reptile onto a golden resin coated fabric. Black contrasting fabric accents on the sleeves...
Comme Des Garcons Blue Deconstructed Coat 2008
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garcons blue coat featuring a double-breasted front with white buttons, wide lapels, drawstrings, and velvet insets and t...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black washed asymmetric draped cocoon dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black washed asymmetric draped cocoon dress Reference: CRTI/A00695 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Cotton...
Comme Des Garçons Layered Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This full, weighty black skirt boasts multiple layers of rayon and cotton joined at the elasticized waist with a side zipper closure. Contrasting purple stitching and intentional fra...
Comme Des Garçons Men Wool Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Comme des Garçons - (Made in Japan) Wool jacket with white patterns on a navy-blue background, and cowskin sleeves. Size M indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
Comme des Garcons Black & White Check Flat Ruffle Dress 2013
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comme des Garcons black and white check flat day dress with black ruffle trim. Collection 2013.
Comme des Garçons Button Down Blouse
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This vintage Comme des Garçons tuxedo-style blouse is made playful with the bright coral-colored rayon/acetate blend fabric, complete with black polka dot detail.
Comme Des Garcons Black Padded Pinstripe Jacket 2010
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garcons black pinstripe jacket featuring padding along the front and back of the jacket, metal zipper, and black ribbing ...
Comme Des Garçons Black Velvet Drawstring Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This easy pull on black velvet skirt has an elasticized drawstring waist, side seam pockets, and a contrasting fabric hemline with raw, exposed seams.
Comme Des Garçons Red Flower Sweater
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This rich red v-neck lambswool sweater from vintage Comme Des Garçons is adorned with a bouquet of wool flowers blooming down from the left shoulder.
Comme Des Garçons Short Sleeve Button Down Top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This summery Comme des Garçons top is made of a lightweight rayon. The vibrant coral lends a colorful twist to this classic style, complete with...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's black asymmetric wrap kimono robe dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's black asymmetric wrap kimono robe dress Reference: CRTI/A00698 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Rayon...
20th Century Comme Des Garçons Navy Asymmetric Maxi Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
20th Century NWT Comme Des Garçons navy woven maxi skirt with an asymmetric panel and two slanted flap pockets in front, one flap and one slit pocket in back and a zip and button clo...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage moss brown wool felt gold double breasted blazer M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage moss brown wool felt gold double breasted blazer M Reference: CRTI/A00631 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Wool Color: Green Patter...
COMME DES GARCONS 1998 Vintage grey cowl neck flutter seam 3D cut midi dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
Comme des Garcons Homme Plus brown wool knitted v-neck sweater dress, A / W 1995
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Autumn-Winter 1995
Comme des garçons, Mohair vest with safety pin in fluorescent pink
By Comme des Garçons
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Comme des garçons, Mohair vest with safety pin in fluorescent pink in size S. This product is new/has never been worn. • CONDITION: new • SIZE: S • MEASUREMENTS: length 64 cm, che...
Comme des Garcons Navy Padded Jacket 2010
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comme des Garcons Navy Padded Jacket 2010
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1996 blue pinstripe brown floral devore A-line dress S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1996 blue pinstripe brown floral devore A-line dress S Reference: CRTI/A00414 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1996 Material: Woo...
COMME DESGARCONS HOMME PLUS Armor of Peace check jacquardsleeve patchwork blazer
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2016 Armor of Peace navy red check jacquard sleeve patchwork blazer M Reference: MELK/A00732 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: ...
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus 2014 grey pink contrast back military jacket M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus 2014 grey pink contrast back military jacket M Reference: PRCG/A00036 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme Plus 2014 Material: Wool, Fabric Color: ...
Comme Des Garcons Cotton T-Shirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Comme Des Garcons Cotton T-Shirt Basic grey t-shirt fully crafted from cotton with black logo print to rear. Featuring ribbed crew neckline, short sleeves and regular fit. Rrp App...
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Comme des Garcons Black Wool Long Sleeves Sweater top Size S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product Details: Featuring black floral knit, long sleeves, crew neck, tulle/ mesh design detail. Made in Japan.
Comme des Garçons 2009 Black Sequin Cut-Out Vest Halter Top, XS , Unisex
By Rei Kawabuko, Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional Comme des Garçons halter vest from the Autumn/Winter 2009 collection, expertly crafted in Japan and entirely covered with densely applied black sequins that create dramatic texture while subtly reflecting light. Rather than functioning as a traditional waistcoat, Rei Kawakubo reimagines classic menswear through an avant-garde silhouette with an open front, plunging neckline, exposed sides, and striking open back. The elongated front panels recall the tails of a formal evening vest while the adjustable waist belt and halter neckline create a sculptural, body-conscious fit. The contrast between the masculine tailoring references and the revealing construction is characteristic of Comme des Garçons’ ongoing exploration of gender, proportion, and deconstructed clothing...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2005 Evergreen grey wool blazer jacket M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2005 Evergreen grey wool blazer jacket M Reference: PRCG/A00037 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: HOMME PLUS 2005 Evergreen Material: Wool, Blend Colo...
Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus Men Shirt Size L, AR073
By Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons Homme Plus
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 Homme Plus Men Shirt, AR073, SE0 Color: black (...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2011 Runway twist knot deconstructed half tie jacket S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2011 Runway twist knot deconstructed half tie jacket S Reference: TGAS/E00632 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2011 - Runway Materia...
Comme Des Garçons F/W 2004 Black Embossed Floral Bow-Back Cropped Cape Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 2004 collection of Comme des Garçons, this cropped jacket is constructed in a densely embossed fabric carrying an all-over repeat of stylised florals, four-petalled rose...
Comme Des Garçons 1990s Faux Fur Black Wool Vintage 90s Cropped Blazer Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1990s COMME DES GARÇONS woman’s black wool cropped blazer jacket with faux fur collar ! Smart tailored fit with a single button closure up the front. Fully lined. Can eas...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2007 double layer grey pinstripe draped blazer jacket M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2007 double layer grey pinstripe draped blazer jacket M Reference: CRTI/A00464 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2007 - Runway Mate...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2002 grey brown twist braid jacket S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2002 grey brown twist braid jacket S Reference: CRTI/A00594 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2002 - Runway Material: Cotto...
Mix fabric edge to edge coat Comme de Garçons / Comme des Garçons
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mix fabric ( wool, cotton and polyester) edge to edge coat . Lightly padded. Button on the front, pockets on both side. SIZE S on tag ( but can fit also M)
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2016 Runway patchwork sleeve cardigan M M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2016 Runway patchwork sleeve cardigan M M Reference: MELK/A00727 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Autumn/Winter 2016 "Armour o...
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Deux 2018 yellow rib navy football jersey sweatshirt M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Deux 2018 yellow rib navy football jersey sweatshirt M Reference: JSLE/A00039 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme Deux 2018 Material: Polyester Color: ...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1989 blue linen ruched sleeve cut out top shorts set M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1989 blue linen ruched sleeve cut out top shorts set M Reference: CRTI/A00427 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1989 Material: Lin...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway black faux leather open frame cut out top XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway black faux leather open frame cut out bateau top XS Reference: TGAS/G00069 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Fall/Winter ...
White and blue striped tee-shirt with appliqué on the front COMMME DES GARÇONS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White and blue cotton striped tee-shirt with appliqué on the front. SIZE S on tag
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black boiled wool fluffy sweater M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black boiled wool fluffy sweater M Reference: CRTI/A00673 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool Color: Blac...
COMME DES GARCONS 2004 Runway black lace eyelet 2-way deconstructed jacket M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2004 Runway black lace eyelet 2-way deconstructed jacket M Reference: TGAS/C01663 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2004 - Runway Material...
Comme des Garçons Deconstructed Boxy Cream Zip Back Silk Poly Shirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Commes des Garcons by Rei Kawakubo oversized deconstructed short sleeve top with back zipper. Raw edges. Large stitches around neckline. 65% silk, 35% polyester. Fully lined in 100...
COMME DES GARCONS Draped Black Mesh Net Dress Ensemble Size S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Comme Des Garcons ensemble is composed of an exterior draped mesh dress and an interior blue jersey dress. The exterior dress features a flared skirt and draped neck, the blue...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2011 blue skeleton skull patchwork shirt XS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2011 blue skeleton skull patchwork shirt XS Reference: TGAS/F00169 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: HOMME PLUS 2011 Material: Cotton Color: Blue, Gre...
Comme Des Garçons F/W 1996 Navy Rose-Print Sheer Apron Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 1996 collection of Comme des Garçons, this apron dress is constructed in a sheer navy fabric printed with a dense, swirling rose motif. The silhouette is sleeveless, cut...