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.
Find vintage Comme des Garçons shirts, jackets, day dresses and other clothing on 1stDibs.
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Navy Blue Cotton Button Up Dress, 2002
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You are not going to get bored, you are not going to be boring - in this dress. Junya Watanabe made this dress for the Comme des Garcons label. The tag dates it AD2002 - we are glad ...
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Avant Garde Black Draped Asymmetric Dress
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black avant garde draped dress. Partially lined, no closure (pulls on over the head). The marked size is medium. The bust measures 36&...
Comme Des Garçons Button-up Black Chiffon Shirt Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Berlin, BE
Comme Des Garçons Button-up Black Shirt Dress Brand: Comme Des Garçons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection/Year: 2000s Fabric: Cotton / Chiffon Color: Black Size: XS Japanese desig...
1990's Comme Des Garçons Vintage Burgundy Floral Satin Slip Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sheffield, GB
A vintage Commes Des Garçon burgundy wine red slip dress. Featuring a velvet flowered print, spaghetti strap shoulders and pockets a the hips. Measurements are provided in inches (‘...
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 black washed asymmetric draped cocoon dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 Collec...
A Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Black Woollen Chasuble Dress Circa 2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000. France Japan Iconic black chasuble dress by Comme des Garçons from the famous Japanese brand created by Rei Kawakubo. Master in the art of deconstruction in fashion, Juny...
Comme Des Garcons Tube Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Easy Comme Des Garcons Tube Dress of crinkle rayon and cotton jersey. Designed as a tube dress with drawstring-elastic top with patch pockets on crinkle rayon on front and jersey bac...
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 2014 black 100% wool deconstructed tshirt one shoulder dress S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2014 black 100% wool deconstructed t shirt one shoulder dress S Reference: CC/A00418 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 2014 Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: ...
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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Robe De Chambre Vintage 1997 Lumps Bumps blue dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Robe De Chambre Vintage 1997 Lumps Bumps blue dress Reference: CRTI/A00705 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakub...
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 ...
runway COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps black circle cut asymmetric dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Lumps Bumps black circle cut asymmetric dress S Reference: ANSN/A00007 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Spring Summer 1997 - ...
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Dress with Cut Out
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black stretch dress from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It is sleeveless with a cutout circle at the front waist and several l...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s acetate knit angular draped handkerchief dress M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s acetate knit angular draped handkerchief dress M Reference: CRTI/A00572 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Ac...
1989 COMME DES GARCONS black asymmetrical one shoulder wrap dress
By Rei Kawabuko, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black, asymmetrical one shoulder dress with wrap around pleated skirt designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to 1989. Size 'M'. Approximate measurement at interior of ...
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 ...
1999 Comme des Garçons 'Robe de Chambre' Avant Guard Body meets Dress style
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb ORIGINAL 1999, Avant Guard Pinstriped dress by COMME DES GARÇONS, elegantly constructed in a Charcoal Wool cloth. MADE IN JAPAN. The Garment can be moved and contorted...
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 ...
COMME DES GARCONS 1988 Runway black white chessboard checkered bomber skirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1988 Runway black white chessboard checkered bomber skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00496 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1988 - Runway Materia...
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 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 Collec...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage brown floral macrame wrap top ruffle skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
Comme Des Garçons S/S 2007 Floral Print Layered Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
Layered dress Comme Des Garçons featuring a floral printed cotton slip dress with sheer black mesh overlay. The underlayer presents a sleeveless silhouette in lightweight cotton with...
Comme des Garcons Coveted 2011 Hybrid Vintage Scarf Dress
By Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo's "Hybrid Fashion" collection of F/W 2011 features asymmetric ruched, twisted and draped dresses on a background, showcasing a colorful display of multiple vintage silk scarves. Rei has incorporated her longtime personal collection of scarves into this unique, vintage scarf dress...
Comme des Garçons Early White Cotton 'Round Rubber' Collection Dress, SS 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Comme des Garçons ▪ Creative Director: Rei Kawakubo ▪ Collection: 'Round Rubber' Collection, Spring-Summer 1984 ▪ Fabric: Cotton ▪ Size: One Size ▪ Made in: Japan ▪ Conditi...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Robe De Chambre Vintage 1997 Lumps Bumps light blue dress
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Robe De Chambre Vintage 1997 Lumps Bumps light blue dress Reference: CRTI/A00706 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei K...
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...
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 GARCONS Alisa Yoffe 2019 white black abstract face net mesh dress XS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Alisa Yoffe 2019 white black abstract face net mesh dress XS Reference: TGAS/F00174 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Alisa Yoffe 2019 Material: Mesh Color: Bl...
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...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black triacetate V-neck pleated belted dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black asymmetric neckline hooded dress M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 Brown Plaid Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Comme des Garcons sleeveless dress made out of various brown plaids that are pieced together in a patchwork style on the front dress panel. Circa 1...
Rare COMME DES GARCONS 2008 Runway Bad Taste black ruffle caged trench dress M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2008 Runway Bad Taste black ruffle caged deconstructed trench dress M Reference: CYTY/A00008 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 2008 Material: Wool Color: Bl...
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)
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...
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 ...
COMME DES GARCONS TRICOT Vintage raw cotton patchwork trapeze top midi skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS TRICOT Vintage raw cotton patchwork trapeze top midi skirt Reference: CRTI/A00681 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: White Patt...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black extra long sleeves angular sweater dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black extra long sleeves angular sweater dress Reference: CRTI/A00554 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Color: Black P...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black velvet irregular shirred midi dress M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black velvet irregular shirred midi dress M Reference: CRTI/A00694 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Velvet...
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...
1990'S COMME DES GARÇONS Cotton Lawn Victorian Floral Printed Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
1990'S COMME DES GARÇONS Cotton Lawn Victorian Floral Printed Dress
Comme des Garçons ivory muslin embroidered draped dress, ss 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Comme des Garçons; Ivory muslin dress. Grey loosely stitched embroidery, large asymmetric drape on skirt, one armhole. Can be worn in various ways. Sprin...
Comme des Garcons navy blue cotton gathered tunic-style dress, ss 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Comme des Garcons cotton tunic-like dress ▪ Navy blue ground with white brush stroke-like print ▪ Slit armholes ▪ Irregular stitches at the front creating a gathered effect ▪ One ...
Comme des Garcons Short Sleeve Sculpted Pleats Denim Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Denim is masterfully rethought in this avant-garde Tricot Comme des Garçons day dress . The utilitarian textile in a rich indigo blue is gathered, pleated and ruffled to take on a lightweight appearance in the pretty knee-length silhouette. The bodice alone is genius in its intricacy with its puffed short sleeves trimmed in sweet pleats, its asymmetrical center front finished with a ruffle of raw fringe and its abundance of gathers that meet at the seams to create a traditional fitted-waist silhouette minus any of the normal dress pattern...
COMME DES GARCONS 2013 navy wool peterpan collar asymmetric boxy short dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2013 navy wool peterpan collar asymmetric boxy short dress S Reference: TGAS/C01723 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2013 Material: Wool,...
Comme Des garçons, asymmetric strapless dress.
By Comme des Garçons
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Comme Des garçons, black asymmetric strapless dress. The item has been worn little and is in good condition.
Comme Des Garcons Black & Lace Abstract Top 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garcons black woven top featuring lace insets, high round neckline, deconstructed bodice, darts, and hip length. From the...
Comme des Garçons, Tricot dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Comme des Garçons, Tricot dress with embroidered detail. The item is in good condition. Has a spare button. • CONDITION: good condition • SIZE: M • MEASUREMENTS: length 103 cm, ...
Comme des Garçons grey jersey deconstructed sweater dress, fw 1998
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Comme des Garçons grey jersey deconstructed sweater dress with hook and eye fastenings and various shaped panels Fall-Winter 1998
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 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 Garcons Blue Devore Dress AW 1996
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Comme des Garcons Dress AW 1996
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...
Comme des Garcons gingham crepe shirt dress, A / W 1995
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
- Peter pan collar - Black button closures - From the outside the front of the dress appears as two separate garments, a jacket and skirt. Autumn-Winter 1995
Comme des Garcons Early Shirt Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Early Comme des Garcons Shirt Dress of graphic black/white leaf printed sheer georgette with unusual seaming, ruffles and doubled hems which form bellows when one walks. Hem is assym...
Comme des Garcons Vintage Black Avant Garde Patchwork Shift Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique Comme des Garcons black shift dress with patchwork sides and painted "wet look" trim. Details: Unlined No Closure/ Fabric Contains Stretch Marked Size: Small Color: B...
2007 Comme Des Garcons buble gum pink cotton double layer shirt vest top
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2007 Comme Des Garcons buble gum pink cotton double layer shirt dress or it can be worn as vest top with drawstring. two different double layer shirt dresses in two slightly differen...