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 Black And White Dress With Flowers
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons black and white floral dress. This elegant Comme des Garçons dress pairs a timeless floral motif with the label's unders...
Comme des Garçons dress winter 2008
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
COMME DES GARÇONS - (Made in Japan) Long dress made of a black wool suit-style skirt with buttons, and an openwork top held with pleated ribbons. Size M indicated. 2008 Fall-Winter C...
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...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1992 asymmetric scoop collar oversized shirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1992 asymmetric scoop collar oversized shirt Reference: CRTI/A00332 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: S...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2015 white deconstructed fishnet hem tshirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2015 white deconstructed fishnet hem tshirt M Reference: EDTG/A00073 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2015 Material: Cotton Co...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1998 Runway patchwork inside out bias coat S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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:...
COMME DES GARCONS 2018 multidimensional graffiti knotted rope pinafore skirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2018 black multidimensional graffiti logo knotted rope pinafore skirt dress S Reference: TGAS/G00071 Brand: Comme Des Garcons ...
Tao For Comme Des Garcons Light Denim Chambray With Black Lace Lining And Cuffs
By TAO Comme Des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer vintage Tao for Comme des Garçons light denim chambray pants from the 2010 collection. Expertly tailored from lightweight chambray, these straight-l...
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 (...
COMME DES GARCONS 2017 black raw edge ruffle double cloth serge long vest XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2017 black raw edge ruffle double cloth serge long vest XS Reference: MECG/A00337 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawak...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway PVC bubble quilted cutout pannier dress S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway black PVC bubble quilted cut out pannier dress S Reference: TGAS/G00065 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakub...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage white linen floral web embroidery crop top S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage white linen floral web embroidery crop top S Reference: CRTI/A00666 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton, Linen Color: Crea...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1988 black wool braid red embroidery skirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1988 black wool braid red embroidery skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00559 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1988 - Runway Materia...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1993 faux fur deconstructed oversized coat XL
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1993 faux fur deconstructed oversized coat XL Reference: CRTI/A00551 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1993 - Runway Materi...
Comme de Garcon Homme "Plus" Black "Hook & Eye" Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme de Garcon hoome "plus" men's black jacket is accented with "hook & eyes" for clousure in front. Shoulder measures 19 1/2", length is 30 1/2",...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2007 double layer grey pinstripe draped blazer jacket M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
COMME DES GARCONS Tricot Vintage 1980s grey intarsia checker sweater M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Tricot Vintage 1980s grey intarsia checker sweater M Reference: CRTI/A00605 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Tricot Material: Wool, Blend...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black wool felt asymmetric A-line flared skirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black wool felt asymmetric A-line flared skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00635 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wo...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s black geometric pattern pleated wrapped flared skirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s black geometric pattern pleated wrapped flared skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00510 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: Black, M...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1996 blue pinstripe brown floral devore A-line dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
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...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage black faux leather silver buckle wrap skirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage black faux leather silver buckle wrap skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00512 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Faux Leather Color: Black Pat...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 1999 grey crinkle effect 3 pocket blazer M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 1999 grey crinkle effect 3 pocket blazer M Reference: PRWU/A00034 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: HOMME PLUS 1999 Material: Polyester Color: Grey Pa...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME khaki crinkle fabric topstitch jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME khaki crinkle fabric topstitch jacket Reference: CNLE/A00310 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme Material: Feels like cotton Color: Beige Pattern: Soli...
$420Sale Price|20% Off
Comme des Garcons CDG Printed Skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Paris, FR
Comme des Garcons CDG printed fluid skirt featuring a white with a contrasting floral black print all over, this feminine midi skirt presents a gathered design in its straight fit. W...
Comme Des Garçons S/S 1986 Reissue Black Satin Staff Coat With Back Logo Print
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
From the 2017 reissue of Comme des Garçons' Printemps-Été 1986 collection, this full-length staff coat is cut in a lustrous satin with a deep aubergine-black ground. The garment fall...
Comme des Garcons Sheer Coat Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Early Comme des Garcons Sheer Coat Dress in graphic black-white print. Simply tailored and falling from strong shoulder pads. The top is cut like a mans ove...
Comme des Garcons 2008 Ribbon Kiss Lips Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Oakland, CA
Comme des Garcons wool dress with kiss print. The colors are black and magenta. This dress is in excellent pre-owned condition, lightly used with no issues. The dress is tagged a s...
A/W2004 Junya Watanabe military cotton jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A/W2004 Junya Watanabe military cotton jacket Military-inspired jacket from Junya Watanabe's Autumn/Winter 2004 collection. Crafted from durab...
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '92 black wool long wide sleeve blazer jacket M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '92 black wool long wide sleeve blazer jacket M Reference: CRTI/A00393 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1992 - Runway Mate...
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Deux black wooly pinstripe cropped pants S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Deux black wooly pinstripe cropped pants S Reference: PRWU/A00202 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme Deux Material: Polyester, Wool Color: Black Patte...
COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT 2010 white blue patchwork gingham cotton wool shirt L
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT 2010 white blue patchwork gingham cotton wool shirt L Reference: WMTO/A00025 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 2010 Shirt Material: Cotton, Wool Color: Blu...
COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT navy 100% wool pinstripe tapered pants S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT navy 100% wool pinstripe tapered pants S Reference: PRWU/A00104 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: SHIRT Material: Wool Color: Navy, White Pattern: Pinstrip...
COMME DES GARCONS 2003 100% wool black pinstripe plaid bow wrap kilt skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2003 100% wool black pinstripe plaid bow wrap kilt skirt Reference: TGAS/C01695 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern:...
COMME DES GARCONS 1990 infinity loop sleeve double breasted blazer jacket S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1990 infinity loop sleeve double breasted blazer jacket S Reference: CRTI/A00368 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 Material: Wool, Ny...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage brown velvet floral mesh coat corset skirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage brown velvet floral mesh coat corset skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00585 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2001 - Runway Materi...
COMME DES GARCONS GANRYU 2016 khaki green cotton tapered baker pants M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS GANRYU 2016 khaki green cotton tapered baker pants M Reference: WMTO/A00028 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Ganryu 2016 Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Khaki Pa...
A/W2010 Comme des Garçons belted sheath dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A/W 2010 Comme des Garçons belted sheath dress This Comme des Garçons dress from Autumn/Winter 2010 is made from white cotton with a clean sleeveless sheath silhouette. The wide mat...
rare COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS red wool blend PVC officer hat
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS red wool blend PVC officer hat Reference: PRWU/A00174 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Homme Plus Material: Wool, Blend, ...
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Deux 2018 grey pinstriped pocketed blazer S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Deux 2018 grey pinstriped pocketed blazer S Reference: PRWU/A00183 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme Deux 2018 Material: Polyester, Blend Color: Grey...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway black PU V neck cut out fringe top S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway black PU V neck cut out fringe top S Reference: TGAS/G00066 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Fall/Winter 2019 "A Gatheri...
COMME DES GARCONS 2019 brown black wool gingham multi sleeve ruffle midi dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2019 brown black wool gingham multi sleeves ruffle midi dress S Reference: TGAS/G00070 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2019 Material: Wo...
COMME DES GARCONS 2018 grey wool houndstooth 3D jagged cut out sheath dress S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 GARCONS 2020 Runway gold black polyester silk logo cut out shorts M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2020 Runway gold black polyester silk logo print cut out shorts M Reference: TGAS/G00059 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Spring/Summer 2...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1970s black leather western cuban heel JP24 EU36.5
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1970s black leather western cuban heel JP24 EU36.5 Reference: CRTI/A00651 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1970s Material: Leathe...
Rare Comme des Garcon Black Deconstructed Draped Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Only the master himself can created this wonderful Comme des Garcon draped deconstructed fully lined black wool jacket. The interior is fully lined with a combination of two...
Comme des Garcons CDG Man Colour Block Sneakers
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
CDG Comme des Garcons man sneakers boots featuring grey, beige and green suede patchwork lace-up sneakers, a round toe, a lace-up front fastening...
COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT blue white stripes bean shaped buttons shirt S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT blue white stripes bean shaped buttons shirt S Reference: PRWU/A00156 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: SHIRT Material: Cotton Color: Blue, Brown Pattern: ...
Comme Des Garçons F/W 1997 Black Deconstructed Open-Front Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 1997 collection of Comme Des Garçons, this jacket exemplifies the house's rigorous approach to deconstruction. Cut from a structured twill-weave cloth in black, the body...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Comme des Garçons 2000’s Black and Gold Polka Dot Sheer Long Dress-Size Small
By Comme des Garçons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Comme des Garçons Black and Gold Polka Dot Sheer Mesh Long Dress - Size Small This early 2000’s sheer black and gold polka dot long dress is a really showstopper. 20+ years later the...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue shirred stitch top layered checked skirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue shirred stitch top layered checked skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00689 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton, Wool Color: ...
COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps brown nylon blend crew neck knit cropped top
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps brown nylon blend crew neck knit cropped top Reference: CRTI/A00734 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1997 Material: Nylo...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue wool weave embroidered cropped top M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue wool weave embroidered cropped top M Reference: CRTI/A00664 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Cotton C...
COMME DES GARCONS Shirt striped cotton poplin mid waist pajama style pants S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Shirt blue striped cotton poplin mid waist pajama style pants S Reference: PRWU/A00208 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Shirt Material: Cotton Color: Blue Patte...
COMME DES GARCONS 2004 Vintage black rayon ruffle floral extra sleeve skirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2004 Vintage black rayon ruffle floral extra sleeve skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00632 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2004 - Runway Materia...
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus 2018 white brick sheer overlay quilted jacket XS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus 2018 white brick sheer overlay quilted jacket XS Reference: CYTY/A00004 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Fall/Winter 2018 ("White Shock") Material: P...
1990S COMME DES GARCONS Red & White Cotton Hand-Painted Patchwork Muslin Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
1990S COMME DES GARCONS Red & White Cotton Hand-Painted Patchwork Muslin Dress From 1995
$770Sale Price|30% Off
Comme des Garcons Red Wool Sweater Dress w/Transparent Lip Motif 2008
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Studio City, CA
2008 Comme des Garcons red wool sweater dress or just oversized sweater with long sleeves, white cotton trim at the hem and transparent nylon lip motif thro...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's blue crinkled asymmetric waterfall draped skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's blue crinkled asymmetric waterfall draped skirt Reference: CRTI/A00691 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Co...
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...