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 Runway Tied Distressed DrawstringAnkle Balloon Pants SS 2003
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
These deconstructed black balloon pants by Comme des Garcons founder Rei Kawakubo premiered on the Paris Fashion Week runway for her Spring/Summer 2003 collection. Featuring unique c...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's black wool cross back cropped jumpsuit S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's black wool cross back cropped jumpsuit S Reference: CRTI/A00506 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wood, Ble...
Comme des Garcons Pants AD 2001
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool pants from the Comme des Garcons CDG AD 2001 Collection. They are mid rise with a 2" 2 button waistband, front zipper, 2 front hip pockets and 2 back welt pocket...
COMME DES GARCONS 2016 navy wool balloon cropped trousers S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2016 navy wool balloon cropped trousers S Reference: JACG/A00282 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2...
Mix tweed pants and black pleated skirt Comme de Garçons
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mix tweed pants and black pleated skirt. Pocket, zip, button, buttonhole, belt-loop and Cupra lining in the pant. Pant fabric composition: 96% wool, 4 % n...
Comme Des Garcons Pink Flat Front Pants 2004
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer vintage Comme des Garçons pink flat front pants from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection. Rendered in a soft pastel pink cotton twill, these tailored ...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1990 Church Stained Glass print jumpsuit M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1990 Church Stained Glass print jumpsuit M Reference: CRTI/A00553 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 - Runway Material:...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue washed denim cargo bubble jeans
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue washed denim cargo bubble jeans Reference: CRTI/A00663 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Cotton Color...
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 Cropped Wool Pant
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
These generous black wool pants from Comme des Garçons are cropped in length, have an elasticized waist, an inner drawstring, and two side seam pockets.
Tao For Comme Des Garcons Light Denim Chambray With Black Lace Lining And Cuffs
By Comme des Garçons, TAO 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 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 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...
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 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 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 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:...
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...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS TRICOT 1989 black rayon open back wide leg jumpsuit M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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
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.
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 Garçons 2015 Dungarees Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
We are very excited to present this Comme Des Garçons 2015 dungarees dress. Features square neckline, cross back, zip and button side closure, e...
1990's Comme des Garçons Woven Wide Leg Embroidered Pants
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
1990's Comme des Garçons heather grey woven lightweight wide leg pants with an elastic waist and all-over black floral embroidery. Fully lined. New with tags.
Issey Miyake Vintage Pleats Please 2001 Archival Novelty Print Flare Pants
By Issey Miyake
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Early 2000's Issey Miyake Pleats Please long pleated flare pants in a multicolor graphic print. Lightweight stretch fabric with an elastic waist and wide flared leg. Condition detai...
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
Chic Vintage Evening Trousers / Pants In Navy Blue By Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly chic vintage Victor Costa high waisted evening trousers! "Is that a skirt?!?!" No, it just looks like one!!! Perfect navy blue color. Tailored pants, with overlays, to make like a ballroom...
A.P.C. Size 34 Blue Contrast Stitch Cotton Blend Twill Tapered Button Fly Jeans
By A.P.C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A.P.C. jeans in a blue cotton polyurethane blend twill featuring a five pockets style, tapered leg, and button fly closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor mark. Marked: 34 ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2001 Nylon Low Waist Pants & Matching Belt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Fall Winter 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Nylon Abstract Watercolor Low Waist Pants With Matching Belt Size: ...
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL 2006 Silk Culottes Skirt Pants Sz Fr36
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent New Without Tags FR36 100% Sheer Double Layered Silk Black High Waist Fit Culottes Evening Skirt Pants 3 Button Closure Hidden Zipper Two Hidden Side Pockets Wais...
$2,185
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Jean Paul Gaultier Autumn-Winter 1990 black and brown leather biker pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier Autumn-Winter 1990 black and brown leather biker pants with padding and bondage straps.
Silk printed skirt ETRO
By Etro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed skirt . Fabric composition: 85% silk, 15% elasthane. SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr)
2000s Gianni Versace Jeans Couture Size 8 Chain Stonewash Low Rise Wide Leg Pant
By Versace Jeans Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Early 2000s GIANNI VERSACE JEANS COUTURE light stonewash blue low rise wide legs jeans ! Features intricate chain details on the left rear. Two pockets at each side of th waist, with...
Hermes pants 'Do Re Boucles' by Nadege Vanhee 2023
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - 2023 ready-to-wear Collection, under the artistic direction of Nadège Vanhee, designed by Florence Manlik. Silk pants printed with the "Do Re Boucles" theme in pink and bro...
NEW Emilio Pucci x Wolford Rare Signature Print Tights Pantyhose S
By Emilio Pucci, Wolford
Located in Switzerland, CH
Limited Edition Emilio Pucci x Wolford Tights Rare Collector's Item - Impossible to find! Amazing colors Size S Made in Austria New in box, unworn
$499Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
NEW Emilio Pucci Softest Terry Towel Print Romper Overall Jumpsuit Playsuit 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Comfortably crafted in soft-touch towelling, this Emilio Pucci bandeau playsuit is perfect for the beach or pool. Showcasing the luxe Italian label’s new season feather print in holiday-ready hues, it boast a laidback silhouette complete with drawstring waist to cinch the silhouette and simply add sandals for sand-to-city style! Gorgeous signature print EMILIO PUCCI piece...
Loro Piana Red and Ivory Striped Linen Palazzo Pants, Made in Italy
By Loro Piana
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Elegant Loro Piana pants made of 100% pure linen, featuring a refined coral-red vertical stripe pattern on an ivory background. The sleek silhouette, with its wide, slightly palazzo...
2006 COMME DES GARCONS pleated charcoal grey striped wool pants
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Oversized charcoal wool pleated, wool pants with subtle stripes designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to fall of 2006. Size 'M'. Approximate measurements: width o...
Rare COMME DES GARCONS 2013 grey pinstriped 3D ruffle sleeves blazer jumpsuit S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Rare COMME DES GARCONS 2013 grey pinstriped 3D ruffle sleeves blazer jumpsuit S Reference: CYTY/A00009 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Fall 2013 - Similar...
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 black white checkerboard tight legging XS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 black white checkerboard tight legging XS Reference: AAWC/A00889 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 2021 Material: Polyester, Blend Color: Black, White Patte...
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 black white free graffiti skinny leggings XS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 black white free graffiti skinny leggings XS Reference: AAWC/A00888 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 2021 Material: Polyester, Blend Color: Black, White Pa...
COMME DES GARCONS 2015 black polyester wide leg cuffed culotte pants XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2015 black polyester wide leg cuffed culotte pants XS Reference: AAWC/A00577 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo C...
COMME DES GARCONS Tricot 2019 tartan print tromp loeil drop crotch wide pants S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Tricot 2019 tartan print tromp loeil drop crotch wide pants S Reference: JACG/A00102 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Tricot Material: Cotton Color: Red, Multic...
COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage Runway orange green floral wrap front pants XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage Runway orange green floral wrap front pants XS Reference: TGAS/D00020 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1999 - Runway Materia...
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 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 Tricot 1980s Vintage grey oversized tie waist asymmetric pants
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Tricot 1980s Vintage grey oversized tie waist asymmetric pants Reference: CRTI/A00633 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: Grey P...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue washed denim cargo bubble jeans
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage blue washed denim cargo bubble jeans Reference: CRTI/A00663 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: ...
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:...