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 Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013
By Comme des Garçons
Located in University City, MO
Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes througho...
Comme des Garcons Vintage White Cotton Cropped Trench Coat Jacket, 1998
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Comme des Garcons white cotton double breasted jacket from the 1998 collection. Hook closure at the collar. Unlined. The jacket fits like a modern size small. The bust measur...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Bondage Top and Jacket
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine cotton 2 piece set consisting of a sleeveless top and matching jacket from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons. The sleeves top has a crew neckline and a confi...
Comme Des Garcons Junya Wantanabe Applique 3D Tiered Peplum Top Jacket c2000
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
This Comme des Garcons black flared-hip fitted shirt cum open jacket, which features a unique feminine bustle-like applique hand-stitched around the inner hem, was designed by Japane...
Comme des Garcons Jacket with Straps AD 2002
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible blue grey jacket with dark blue pinstripes by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It has a lapel collar, front patch pockets and is covered in an amazing array of grey adjustable straps some removeable, silver rings and black clasp...
Comme des Garcons AD 2013 Vest
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black vest from Comme des Garcons. It is comprised of vertical and horizontal bands which attach to a small 8" panel with a fly front and hook closure, hip pockets, a back...
Comme des Garçons Fall 1998 Black Wool Jacket with Underpinnings
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold jacket from Comme des Garçons Fall 1998 collection exudes architectural elegance with its unique, asymmetric underpinnings. The interior hook faux-corset flap-tank adds an ...
new 2013 COMME DES GARCONS grey jacket with oversized rose motif
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very dramatic, asymmetrical grey wool jacket with oversized rose motif designed by Rei Kawakubo. Similar jackets were seen on the spring 2013 runway. Jacket has a 'tuxedo' style fit ...
Comme des Garcons Ruched Silk Jacket AD 2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ruched eggplant purple silk jacket, shirt from the Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 2000 collection. It has short sleeves, a convertible lapel collar that can be buttoned close...
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COMME DES GARCONS 2013 black wool tiered puff sleeve blazer jacket S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2013 black wool tiered puff sleeve blazer jacket S Reference: TGAS/E00631 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2013 Material: Wool Color: Bla...
CDG COMME DES GARCONS 2007 navy felt high collar curved hem cropped jacket XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2007 navy felt high collar curved hem cropped jacket XS Reference: ASMK/A00021 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2007 Material: Polyester ...
Comme des Garcons Zippers Jacket AD 2013
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black and white wool fine hounds tooth wool jacket by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG. It is double breasted with long sleeves and a lapel collar. The jacket is...
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COMME DES GARCONS 2007 Runway black satin sheer patchwork tulle belted vest S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2007 Runway black satin sheer patchwork tulle belted vest S Reference: TGAS/F00087 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: SS 2007 - Runway Mate...
2006 COMME DES GARCONS black ruched jacket
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very dramatic asymmetrical black jacket with ruching designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons. Similar pieces were seen on the spring 2006 runway. Labeled a size 'M'. Measurem...
Vintage Comme des Garcons 1990s Black Avant Garde Trapeze 90s Swing Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome mid 90s COMME DES GARCONS black vintage Avant Garde trapeze swing jacket! There was so much work and thought put into every detail of this rare gem. Features a single large h...
2009 Comme des garçons Blacl Sequin Vest Top
By Rei Kawabuko, Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2009 Comme des garçons Black sequins cut out vest top with fastener. Marked size XS Fit Sixe 2/4
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway velvet checkered 4 sleeves 3D cut jacket XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2019 Runway black velvet checkered 4 sleeves rounded shoulder 3D cut cropped jacket XS Reference: TGAS/G00049 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo C...
COMME DES GARCONS black wool DECONSTRUCTED PINSTRIPE Jacket S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Comme des Garçon deconstructed longsleeve jacket in black and gray wool (99%) and silk (1%). Comes with pine stripes and buttoned cuffs. Opens with a diagonal zipper o...
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COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage Runway black sequins mesh cropped jacket S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage Runway black sequins mesh cropped jacket S Reference: CRTI/A00630 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s - Runway As seen...
COMME DES GARCONS 2005 black wool lace mousseline open ruffle cropped jacket S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2005 black wool lace mousseline open ruffle cropped jacket S Reference: ASMK/A00016 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 2005 Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: S...
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...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2002 grey brown twist braid jacket S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
rare Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 black red rose tulle scalloped sash blazer M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 black red rose tulle scalloped sash blazer M Reference: CRTI/A00497 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1995 - Runway Mater...
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...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1988 black chinese knot semi detached hem blazer S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1988 black chinese knot semi detached hem blazer S Reference: CRTI/A00369 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1988 Material: Triacet...
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '90 black patchwork scuba blazer jacket S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '90 black patchwork scuba blazer jacket S Reference: CRTI/A00392 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 - Runway Material: ...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude deconstructed inside out tulle jacket XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude deconstructed inside out tulle jacket XS Reference: CRTI/A00743 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Mate...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude inside out sheer tulle long jacket XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude inside out sheer tulle long jacket XS Reference: CRTI/A00744 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Materia...
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '92 black wool long wide sleeve blazer jacket M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 Men Jacket Leather Blazer Size M
By Comme des Garçons
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 Blazer Men Jacket, Color: multi/blue (An actua...
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 ...
2013 COMME DES GARCONS black and red RUNWAY jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 X Junya Watanabe Pinstripe Jacket - '00s
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This pinstripe blazer in collaboration between Junya Watanabe and Comme des Garçons is made of a luxurious wool and mohair blend. The features include a cutout structure on the sleev...
COMME DES GARCONS 2007 blue grey checkered sequin wool trim vest XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2007 blue grey checkered sequin wool trim vest XS Reference: TGAS/E00288 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2007 Material: Polyester, Wool ...
Comme Des Garcons CubistArt Silk Applique Organza & Tulle Punk Pullover 1997
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Chicago, IL
1997 arguably marked the pinnacle of Japanese Comme des Garcons founding designer Rei Kawakubo's collection debuts when she introduced deconstructed asymmetrical "lumps and bumps" padding and transparent tops that both deformed and revealed female bodies. For the Fall/Winter "Adult Punk" collection, she designed this transparent ecru organza pullover blouse, whose bodice and lower long sleeves are color-blocked with white textured silk-blend appliques and lined in white tulle that is hand-sheered above the outer hem. A recent Parisian exhibition at Musee de la Mode, "1997 Fashion...
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus Evergreen 2005 black Reprint Docking blazer S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus Evergreen 2005 black Reprint Docking blazer S Reference: PRWU/A00126 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Homme Plus Evergreen 200...
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rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude inside out sheer tulle long jacket XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude inside out sheer tulle long jacket XS Reference: CRTI/A00744 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Materia...
Comme des Garçons bolero bathrobe by Rei Kawakubo circa 2004
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ROBE DE CHAMBRE COMME DES GARÇONS - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2004 under the artistic direction of Rei Kawakubo. Sleeveless silk muslin and tulle choppy bolero in black and b...
Comme Des Garcons Grey Linen Lumps & Bumps Jacket 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garcons "Lumps and Bumps" neutral tone linen jacket featuring round seaming, long sleeves,...
$1,728Sale Price|20% Off
rare Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 black red rose tulle scalloped sash blazer M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1995 black red rose tulle scalloped sash blazer M Reference: CRTI/A00497 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1995 - Runway Mater...
Comme des Garcons AD 1991 Asymmetric Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black light weight wool blazer jacket from Comme des Garcons, CDG. It has princess seams for a flattering fit, long sleeves, peak lapels, 2 front flap welt pockets and...
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...
Comme des garçons jacket men
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
COMME DES GARÇONS - (Made in Japan) Striped gray blended wool men jacket. Size S indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 42 cm - Chest: 51 cm - Sleeve...
Comme des Garcons Reversible Black Nylon/Midnight Blue Pinstripe Linen Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons Homme wonderfully whimsical with optional elegant reversible three button jacket has on one side, a black nylon with two large patch pockets as well as a breas...
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 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...
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vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1988 black chinese knot semi detached hem blazer S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1988 black chinese knot semi detached hem blazer S Reference: CRTI/A00369 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1988 Material: Triacet...
Comme Des Garcons Grey Wool Flannel Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to offer this vintage Comme des Garcons charcoal grey boiled wool three-button jacket with oversized double-layer collar, extra long sleeves, and pockets at h...
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...
$3,456Sale Price|20% Off
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude deconstructed inside out tulle jacket XS
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway nude deconstructed inside out tulle jacket XS Reference: CRTI/A00743 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Mate...
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COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black crinkled nylon twist back shrug jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black crinkled nylon twist back shrug jacket Reference: CRTI/A00711 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Nylon...
$924Sale Price|30% Off
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black asymmetric belted deconstructed blazer M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black asymmetric belted deconstructed blazer M Reference: CRTI/A00608 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Cot...
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...
Comme des garcons Navy Blue and White pin striped Deconstructed Jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Comme des garcons blue, grey and white striped wool jacket. Size: small. 2/4
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 ...
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vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '90 black patchwork scuba blazer jacket S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '90 black patchwork scuba blazer jacket S Reference: CRTI/A00392 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 - Runway Material: ...
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...
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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...
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 ...
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...