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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Rare Vintage Comme des Garcons 1990s Hot Pink Avant Garde Futuristic Top Blouse
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 90s COMME DES GARCONS hot pink futuristic Avant Garde sleeveless knit top! Features raised 'strong shoulders' that add (good) drama to any outfit. Buttons up the front. Great wi...
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...
new 2013 COMME DES GARCONS grey jacket with oversized rose motif
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 White Button Up Blouse Top/ Shirt with Cream Wool Knit Sleeves
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sparks, NV
Avant garde white sheer button up blouse with cream wool knit sleeves by Comme des Garcons. Unlined with front button closure. Front patch pocket. Sleeves are 100% wool and the body...
COMME DES GARCONS 1990 Vintage Runway grey sheer pleated ruffle gloves shrug
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1990 Vintage Runway grey sheer pleated ruffle gloves shrug Reference: CRTI/A00669 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 - Runway As seen ...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black pleated fan ruffle sheer top S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black pleated fan ruffle sheer top S Reference: CRTI/A00421 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 Material: Nylon Color: Bla...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Junya Watanabe Bondage Shirt
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine white cotton shirt from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons (CDG). It has a shirt collar, long cuff sleeves and mother of pearl buttons up the front. The back fulle...
CommeDesGarcons ReiKawakubo Asymmetrical Lumps LightweightWool FittedBlouse 1994
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Chicago, IL
With a unique hand-folded, gathered and topstitched square neckline with triangular "lumps", this asymmetrical lightweight-wool long-sleeve pullover loose-fitting blouse was designed...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME 2017 nylon patchwork hem blue pinstriped cotton shirt M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME 2017 nylon patchwork hem blue pinstriped cotton shirt M Reference: JSLE/A00050 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme 2017 Material: Cotton, Nylon Color: ...
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS SS2018 Mona Luison graphic print mesh tshirt S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS SS2018 Mona Luison graphic print mesh tshirt S Reference: MECG/A00390 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: SS2018 "What's on the Inside Matters" collecti...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's deconstructed wrap bias placket cutout shirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's deconstructed wrap bias placket cutout shirt M Reference: CRTI/A00667 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Fee...
Comme des Garcons Junya Watanabe Dress with Cut Out
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
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 Black And Gray Pleated Skirt With Ruffles And Leather Buckles
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a Comme des Garçons black and gray pleated skirt from 2000, an arresting example of Junya Watanabe’s sculptural deconstruction. Crafted in struc...
COMME DES GARCONS 1993 Vintage black voluminous shrug Cindy Sherman
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1993 Vintage black voluminous shrug Cindy Sherman Reference: CRTI/A00714 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1993 - Runway As seen on: Cindy...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2004 Runway crystals felt balls sheer vest S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2004 Runway crystals felt balls sheer vest S Reference: CRTI/A00688 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Runway Material: Feels ...
2013 COMME DES GARCONS black and red RUNWAY jacket
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 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 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 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...
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...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1990s sheer brown pleated ruffle button front shirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1990s sheer brown pleated ruffle button front shirt M Reference: CRTI/A00518 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Runway Material: Ray...
Comme des Garcons Engine Red Deconstructed Multi-Pleated Ruffle Crop Top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons wonderfully wicked engine red deconstructed multi-pleated, multi-ruffle crop top detailing two collars. There are two matching butt...
Comme des Garcons F/W 2010 Asymmetric Checkered Top
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Rei Kawakubo - Fall Winter 2010 Collection - Asymmetric Checkered Top - Checkered B/W Pattern - Asymmetric hemline - Asymmetric cut at the sleeves - Round neckline - Ex...
Comme des Garcons oversized deconstructed layered shirt, ss 2011
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare Comme Des Garcons oversized deconstructed shirt from the spring-summer 2011 collection. This exceptional shirt is a true represen...
COME DES GARCONS 2001 Runway Vintage red velvet tweed deconstructed corset S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COME DES GARCONS 2001 Runway Vintage red velvet tweed deconstructed corset S Reference: CRTI/A00627 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2001 - Runway Material...
COMME DS GARCONS Vintage navy blue terry cotton angular cut armhole zip top M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2004 black sheer mesh jewel embellishment ruffle vest S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2004 black sheer mesh jewel embellishment ruffle vest S Reference: CRTI/A00475 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2004 - Runway Mate...
COMME DES GARCONS 2009 black sheer velvet patchwork bumps raw sleeveless vest M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2009 black sheer velvet patchwork bumps raw sleeveless vest M Reference: CRTI/A00472 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 Material: Cott...
2006 COMME DES GARCONS black ruched jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
Comme des Garçons navy wool wrap top A/W 1983
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
- Autumn / Winter 1983 Comme des Garçons Runway collection by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Mae Vintage - Navy wool top with exaggerated long sleeves - Can be worn either way around, as...
Comme des garçons pleated top (attributed to)
By Comme des Garçons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
COMME DES GARÇONS - White pleated top with a wide collar. Brand, composition, and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 45...
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...
Comme des Garcons, Vintage white top with rouges.
By Comme des Garçons
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Comme des Garcons, Vintage white top with rouges around the neck in size S. The item is new/unworn. • CONDITION: new/unworn • SIZE: S • MEASUREMENTS: length 53 cm, width 50 cm, wa...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black linen square shorter back loose top S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black linen square shorter back loose top S Reference: CRTI/A00623 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Linen, ...
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 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 Garçons Two-Tone Long Sleeve Top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Long sleeved cotton top from Comme Des Garçons is dark blue with a grey mesh vest panel.
Comme Des Garcons Cotton T-Shirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Comme Des Garcons Cotton T-Shirt Basic black t-shirt fully crafted from cotton with white logo print to rear. Featuring ribbed crew neckline, short sleeves and regular fit. Rrp Ap...
2010 Comme des Garçons White Cotton Padded Top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
This avant-garde Comme des Garçons top was created as part of the Fall 2010 collection. Many of the runway looks featured unusual panelled construction which is a well-defined code ...
Comme des Garcons Cut out Shirt AD 2008
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black and white cotton avant garde shirt from Comme des Garcons CDG AD 2008 collection. It has long sleeves with button cuffs and is cut ...
Comme des Garçons Short Sleeve Shirt - '10s
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Upgrade your wardrobe with the Comme des Garçons Short Sleeve Shirt, made of high-quality white cotton. Featuring a convenient front chest pocket, collar, and button closure, this sh...
Comme des Garçons Deconstructed Boxy Cream Zip Back Silk Poly Shirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Commes des Garcons by Rei Kawakubo oversized deconstructed short sleeve top with back zipper. Raw edges. Large stitches around neckline. 65% silk, 35% polyester. Fully lined in 100...
COMME DES GARCONS 2014 black cupra wool trim woven sheer overlay top XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2014 black cupra wool trim woven sheer overlay top XS Reference: MECG/A00309 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2014 Material: Cupra, Wool ...
Comme des Garcons Men's Pink with Silk-Screen Front Shirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons men's cotton pink button down shirt with silk screen front has six mother-of-pearl buttons as well as on the sleeve's cuff. The...
White and blue striped tee-shirt with appliqué on the front COMMME DES GARÇONS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White and blue cotton striped tee-shirt with appliqué on the front. SIZE S on tag
Comme des Garçons SS 1992 90s Rei Kawakubo Beige & Brown Printed Shirt JP S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Comme des Garçons Spring/Summer 1992 beige and brown shirt featuring straight collar, printed collar and front, button up front, patch pocket at left chest, and buttoned cu...
Comme des Garcons F/W 2006 Black Floral Lace MultiSleeves T-Shirt
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Rei Kawakubo - Fall Winter 2006 collection - Black Floral Lace MultiSleeves T-Shirt - Multisleeves design - Floral Lace details on the front - Simple round neckline - E...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1992 asymmetric scoop collar oversized shirt
By 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 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 Rare "Limited Edition" Black Deconstructed Embroidered Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons "Limited Edition" "Masterpiece" black Deconstructed dress/top accented with hand-embroidered top stitching throughout. Made of lightweight black spring wool, th...
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", ...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage white linen floral web embroidery crop top S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage green checked wrap front draped vest top S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage green checked wrap front draped vest top S Reference: CRTI/A00668 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Feels like cotton Color: ...
Comme des Garçons Slim Strap Wool Tank Top
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A basic grey wool tank top is elevated with a grey bow and a black velvet ribbon bow beneath the bustline.
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage brown blue striped linen boxy fit shirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 GARCONS HOMME PLUS 2015 white deconstructed fishnet hem tshirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
Comme des Garçons Button Down Blouse
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This vintage Comme des Garçons tuxedo-style blouse is made playful with the bright coral-colored rayon/acetate blend fabric, complete with black polka dot detail.
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black waterfall draped chandelier jewel shirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 Coll...
Comme des Garcon White with Black Multi-Sized Dots Men's Shirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcon's men's white with black dots of multi sizes is made of 100% cotton. Sized large. The shirt is accented with a single breast pocket in front. The shoulders measu...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage white frayed seams patchwork boxy sweater top M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage white frayed seams patchwork boxy sweater top M Reference: CRTI/A00665 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Co...