Renowned Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons, founded by designer Rei Kawakubo in Tokyo in 1969, is known for its avant-garde designs, innovative silhouettes, and an unconventional approach to fashion. With its bold aesthetic and uncompromising vision, the brand has earned a cult following among fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.
In the early 1980s, Comme des Garçons gained international recognition with its debut collection at Paris Fashion Week. Kawakubo’s revolutionary designs, characterized by their deconstructed silhouettes, asymmetrical cuts, and monochromatic color palettes, caused a sensation in the fashion world and cemented the brand’s reputation as a trailblazer in the industry.
Since then, Comme des Garçons has continued to push the boundaries of fashion, collaborating with artists, musicians, and designers from around the world to create groundbreaking collections that defy categorization and challenge the status quo. From its iconic PLAY line featuring the signature heart logo to its avant-garde runway presentations, the brand remains at the forefront of innovation and creativity in the fashion world.
In addition to its fashion collections, Comme des Garçons has collaborated with a wide range of brands and artists, including Nike, Converse, and Supreme, further solidifying its status as a cultural icon and a driving force in the world of fashion and beyond. Comme des Garçons was celebrated at the Met Fashion Institute’s Met Gala in 2017 with an exhibition entitled The Art of the In-Between.