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 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 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 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 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...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME DEUX 2024 grey wool flap pockets long-line blazer XL
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME DEUX 2024 grey wool flap pockets long-line blazer XL Reference: WMTO/A00010 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme Deux 2024 S/S Material: Wool Color: Gre...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue shirred stitch top layered checked skirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 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 2004 Vintage black rayon ruffle floral extra sleeve skirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 Garçons Navy Pinstriped Wide Leg Pants
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Comme des Garçons navy and white pinstriped thick washed wool wide leg pants with an elastic waist and inner drawstring ties. Side seam pockets. New with Tags.
Comme des Garcons "Limited Edition" Golden Bronze Herringbone Metallic Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme Des Garcons wonderfully elegant "Limited Edition" golden bronze wool herringbone metallic jacket has three-button closing in front as well as two...
Black & Multicolor Comme Des Garcons Short Sleeve Dress Size US S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Black, navy, and white short sleeve dress by Comme Des Garcons. Crew neck. Floral print at skirt. 37" bust, 37" waist, 48.5" length, 15" shoulder width.
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's blue crinkled asymmetric waterfall draped skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black asymmetric neckline hooded dress M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black asymmetric neckline hooded dress M Reference: CRTI/A00700 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Feels like wool Color:...
Comme Des Garcons Wonderfully Elegant Men's Black Extended Scallop-Hem Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons wonderfully elegant men's black extended scallop-hem coat has a four-button front as well as a single button for the collar when desired. Underneath the collar...
COMME DES GARCONS wool navy grey deconstructed hybrid biker cropped cardigan S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
20th Century Comme des Garçons Black and White Polkadot Pants
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
NWT Vintage Comme des Garçons black and white polkadot print washed wool relaxed fit drawstring pants.
COMME DES GARCONS Homme navy canvas mid top skate sneakers EU39
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme navy canvas mid top skate sneakers EU39 Reference: CNLE/A00428 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme Material: Canvas Color: Navy, Cream Pattern: Solid C...
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...
2000S Comme Des Garcons Black Cotton Baby-Doll Trench Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Decade: 2000s. Material: Cotton . Vintage condition: Excellent.
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black asymmetric tiered flared tie back shirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black asymmetric tiered flared tie back shirt M Reference: CRTI/A00376 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: Black P...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black waterfall draped chandelier jewel shirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black waterfall draped chandelier jewel shirt Reference: CRTI/A00738 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s As seen on: Si...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s bubble patchwork shrunken boiled wool sweater
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s bubble patchwork shrunken boiled wool sweater Reference: CRTI/A00606 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool ...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black felt flared collar peplum structured top
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black felt flared collar peplum structured top Reference: CRTI/A00699 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Woo...
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Deux 2016 brown white checkered tapered pants S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Deux 2016 brown white checkered tapered pants S Reference: PRWU/A00093 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme Deux 2016 Material: Cotton Color: Brown, Whi...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey black striped wool draped front jacket M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey black striped wool draped front jacket M Reference: CRTI/A00671 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s navy blue pinstripe wool boxy baseball shirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s navy blue pinstripe wool boxy baseball shirt S Reference: CRTI/A00391 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool...
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 grey cotton white logo varsity sweatshirt M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 grey cotton white logo varsity sweatshirt M Reference: YIKK/A00013 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 2021 Homme Material: Cotton Color: Grey, White Pattern:...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest Reference: CRTI/A00621 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: Grey Pattern:...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage blue wool angular pocket layered hem skirt S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage blue wool angular pocket layered hem skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00649 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 1980s Extra Details: V- angular cut pocket. D...
COMME DS GARCONS Vintage navy blue terry cotton angular cut armhole zip top M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DS GARCONS Vintage navy blue terry cotton angular cut armhole zip top M Reference: CRTI/A00517 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: Blue Patt...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage black linen one shoulder sash button dungaree skirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage black linen one shoulder sash button dungaree skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00662 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Linen Color: Black Pa...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black wool wide cut oversized asymmetric blazer
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black wool wide cut oversized asymmetric blazer Reference: CRTI/A00684 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wo...
1990's Comme des Garçons Washed Wool Khaki Pencil Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Comme des Garçons 1990's washed wool khaki pencil skirt with lavender silk ruffled side strips and a zip and button closure. New with Tags.
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 green pop colorblock layers cutaway vest S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 green pop colorblock layers cutaway vest S Reference: CRTI/A00611 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1995 - Runway Mate...
COMME DES GARCONS 2020 DISNEY Mickey Mouse silver suspender skirt pinafore S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2020 DISNEY Mickey Mouse silver suspender skirt pinafore S Reference: TGAS/F00426 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Disney Mickey Mouse 20...
Comme Des Garçons Lurex jacket size M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Jacket and mantel Polyester and nylon Silver color No closures Length from shoulder cm 55 (21.65 inches) Shoulders cm 40 (15.7 inches)
Comme des garcons deconstructive black wool jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcon deconstuctive fully-lined black wool jacket has five (5) button front with four (4) patch pockets on front. The collar stands at 2", neck-to-shoulder is 5", shoulder...
vintage COMME DS GARCONS 1991 green stripe deconstructed blazer jacket M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DS GARCONS 1991 green stripe deconstructed blazer jacket M Reference: CRTI/A00361 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1991 Material: Rayon Color...
20th Century NWT Comme Des Garçons Navy and White Polkadot Sweater
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
20th Century NWT Comme Des Garçons navy cotton fitted v-neck sweater with ribbed edges and an all-over white polkadot print and solid white interior.
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black triacetate V-neck pleated belted dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black triacetate V-neck pleated belted dress Reference: CRTI/A00548 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Triace...
Comme des Garcon Black Oversized Deconstructed Wrap Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcon "Blue Label" black cashmere and wool blend has detailed silk ribbon finishing all edges and the interior stitching. Shoulders are padded with an oversized shawl ...
Comme des Garcon Fully Lined Black Faux Fur Detailed Wool Piping Open Vest
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcon Double Label fully lined black faux fur open vest is accented with detailed charcoal wool piping as well as gray buttons. The interior lining features two patch pock...
Comme des Garcons "Limited Edition" Jet-Black Deconstruct Form-Fitting Jeans
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons "Limited Edition" Jet-Black Deconstructed form-fitting five-pocket stretch jeans measures 34 inches in circumference at the waist. The waistband width is 1 3/4...
Comme des Garçons Blue Navy Perforated Blazer - '00s
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Comme des Garçons jacket designed by Rei Kawakubo for the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, reflecting the brand’s distinctive and conceptual aesthetic. The design stands out for its c...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s double bow tie waist slim leg pants S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s double bow tie waist slim leg pants S Reference: CRTI/A00459 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Cotton Color:...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black velvet drawstring sash knee length skirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black velvet drawstring sash knee length skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00307 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 Material: Velv...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1991 dark indigo washed denim pinched seam dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1991 dark indigo washed denim pinched seam dress S Reference: CRTI/A00326 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1991 Material: Denim C...
$650Sale Price|51% Off
Vintage Comme des Garcons Black Embroidered Halter Dress AW 1999
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Comme des Garcons black halter dress featuring all over white floral embroidery and multi-color red, burgundy, and rust brown felted ...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1989 blue linen ruched sleeve cut out top shorts set M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 Colle...
Comme des Garcons Black Cotton Tee with Embroidery and Print Accent
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons whimsical black cotton tee is detailed with print and a embroidered heart with eyes. The front length measures 21 3/4", ...
Comme des Garcons Deconstructed Dark Navy Wool Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons deconstructed dark navy wool skirt is sized small. When the skirt is unzippered, the waist measures 45 1/2", length is...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS Switching clear beige PVC foam sneakers EU42
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS Switching clear beige PVC foam sneakers EU42 Reference: KNCN/A00054 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Model: Switching Collection: HOMME PLUS Material: PVC, Foam,...
COMME DES GARCONS TRICOT 1980s Vintage grey floral print foldover waist skirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS TRICOT 1980s Vintage grey floral print foldover waist skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00643 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Ray...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage brown blue striped linen boxy fit shirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage brown blue striped linen boxy fit shirt S Reference: CRTI/A00622 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Linen Color: Brown, Blue Pattern:...
Comme Des Garçons Patchwork Tank
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Velvety stretch tank is a patchwork of wool and rayon in a rich red and black from Comme Des Garçons.
Comme des Garçons Leather Coin Purse
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This small zippered wallet comes from Comme des Garçons in an ecru leather.
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '95 colorblock green sleeves layered vest M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '95 colorblock green sleeves layered vest M Reference: CRTI/A00360 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1995 - Runway Material...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS TRICOT 1989 black rayon open back wide leg jumpsuit M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS TRICOT 1989 black rayon open back wide leg jumpsuit M Reference: CRTI/A00602 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1989 Material: Rayo...
2010S COMME DES GARCONS Black Striped Polyester Crinkle Stripe Pants With Foot
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
2010S COMME DES GARCONS Black Striped Polyester Crinkle Stripe Pants With Foot Stirrups