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.
Comme des Garçons Spring 2002 Cream and White Layered Ruffled Wrap Skirt
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archival runway skirt from Rei Kawakubo's Spring 2002 collection for Comme des Garçons. A childlike innocence exudes from the playful layered ruffles and buckle hardware. The base sk...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2003 Cotton Poplin Navy Blue Shirt Dress
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons shirt dress from the Spring 2003 collection. A playful and youthful juxtaposition of a classic American shirt dress with added ties for adjustable ru...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway brown ethnic wool cashmere blanket cocoon M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway brown ethnic wool cashmere blanket cocoon M Reference: CRTI/A00686 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Materi...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Pants with Straps
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black cotton bondage pants from CDG Comme des Garcons AD 2002 collection. They are adorned with a number of straps (some adjustable), silver triangular rings...
Tao For Comme Des Garcons Black Knit Corset Top With Velvet Bows & Ruffles
By TAO Comme Des Garçons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present a Comme des Garçons Tao black knit corset top adorned with velvet bows, a romantic reinterpretation of historical lingerie silhouettes filtered thr...
Early Comme des Garcons Cotton Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Early, Rare Comme des Garcons Rayon/Cotton Coat in indigo cotton blend Japanese textile. Early coat cut with the front panels cut in one piece which drapes as a cowled loop down the front. Heavy rayon/cotton woven tightly on one side and open weave on the back designed to slip over head for wear. An early deconstructed kimono form with the addition of elongated panels and folds. When these Japanese clothes...
COMME DES GARCONS 2020 inside out red floral brocade trapeze wide lapels coat XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2020 inside out red floral brocade single button trapeze wide lapels coat XS Reference: TGAS/G00058 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Spri...
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...
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...
A/W 2023 COMME des GARÇONS Full Length Wool & PVC Black Bomber Trench Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Spectacular Autumn/Winter 2023 COMME des GARÇONS Full length Varsity jacket. Featuring a Wool body, with button down the centre closure, faux leather sleeves and iconic printed Log...
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 silk gown with flower detail
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawabuko
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cream dress with floral detail designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to the 2013 Spring/Summer collection. Dress constructed in tones of cream and ivory in a soft woo...
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 Junya Wantanabe Applique 3D Tiered Peplum Top Jacket c2000
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, 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 into draping bias-cut pleats layered around ...
Oversize printed jacket COMME DES GARCONS
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Oversize printed jacket . Fabric composition: 65% cotton, 35% rayon. Black lining fabric. SIZE M but fit oversize
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway black patchwork mini skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway black grey patchwork multi media deconstructed patchwork mini dress S Reference: TGAS/F01038 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collec...
Comme des Garcons Parachute Skirt AD 1990
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous brown parachute skirt from Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 1990 collection. The skirt is full comprised of draped, asymmetric, overlapping layers ...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Bondage Top and Jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
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 AD 2001 Overskirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black overskirt from Comme des Garcons, CDG. It consists of an open front skirt with a stretch waistband. Fits sizes Small, Medium. Marked Ja...
1989 COMME DES GARCONS deepest blue asymmetrical one shoulder wrap dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawabuko
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning and very rare deepest navy wool dress designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garcons, dating to Fall 1989 or Spring 1990. Dress was made with an asymmetrical one-shoulder si...
Y2K 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...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2020 Runway fuschia pink structured satin layered coat S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2020 Runway Trompe Loeil fuschia pink structured satin layered coat S Reference: TGAS/G00061 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Spring...
$375Sale Price|25% Off
Comme des Garçons 1999 Vintage Velvet Paisley Wrap Skirt & Blouse Set
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Comme des Garçons two-piece skirt set from 1999. Matching blouse and wrap skirt cut from a velvet paisley print. The pieces are constructed in multiple panels. The skirt features a...
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...
Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons 2003 Frayed Hem Coat & Dress
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Oakland, CA
Circa 2003 Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black wool coat and dress. Fuzzy wool texture with frayed-edge details throughout. Long coat wis ...
S/S 2001 COMME des GARÇONS Homme Vintage Neon Pink Unlined Blazer Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring 2001 COMME des GARÇONS Homme Plus blazer jacket in Highlighter Pink. Featuring buttons down the centre, oversized hip pockets, long sleeves that sit mid palm and contrast whit...
Comme Des Garcons Kawakubo Hand Cut Overdyed Appliques Knit Pullover Top SS 2000
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection that Rei Kawakubo described as "beautiful chaos", this purple-overdyed grey stretch knit short-sleeve pullover top, which is perceived as diffe...
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...
new with tags 2025 COMME DES GARCONS 'Smaller is Stronger' grey herringbone coat
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare COMME des GARÇONS Fall 2005 “Smaller is Stronger” grey wool coat with a subtle herringbone weave and slight sheen throughout the fabric. Made with an open front and exagger...
Comme Des Garcons Runway HandTied DistressedDrawstringAnkle Balloon Pants ss2003
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...
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...
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 Garcon S/S Pink Color Block Sweater and Pants Ensemble, 1996
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At the Comme des Garcons Spring 1996 show, Rei Kawakubo announced "red is the new black". Her use of color in this collection is kaleidoscopic and full of life. Pieces from this runw...
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...
$552Sale Price|20% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 2013 black wool tiered puff sleeve blazer jacket S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
$375Sale Price|25% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 2003 100% wool black pinstripe plaid bow wrap kilt skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2003 100% wool black pinstripe plaid bow wrap kilt skirt Reference: TGAS/C01695 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern:...
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...
$3,552Sale Price|20% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 1993 Vintage black voluminous shrug Cindy Sherman
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
Comme Des Garcons Unique HandCut OverDyed Appliques Vneck PulloverTop SS 2000
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
Unlike anything else from the 1990s, Comme des Garcons founder Rei Kawakubo (b. 1942) designed in 1999 for her Spring/Summer 2000 collection this pink-overdyed pullover soft stretch-...
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...
Tao Comme Des Garcons 2005 Wool Corset w Gathered Bust
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Mentone, CA
A coveted piece from Comme Des Garçons' 2005 archive, this wool corset merges Victorian restraint with Rococo extravagance. The structured bodice employs gathered fabric at the bust ...
$16,200Sale Price|25% Off
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 ...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1988 cream wool braid black lattice embroidery skirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1988 cream wool braid black lattice embroidery skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00560 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1988 Material: Woo...
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 Runway Look11 Tulle Top & Draped SkirtDress 2Piece Set SS 1997
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
For Comme des Garcons Spring/Summer 1997 iconic collection titled "Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body", which was nicknamed lumps-and-bumps, Rei Kawakubo designed this navy two-piece set of transparent pullover long-sleeve net tulle blouse and convertible translucent bias-cut draping long skirt or tube dress debuted on the runway in "Look 11" among the Vogue coverage (partly concealed under a navy open robe). Significantly, our pair repeats the fashion show's "Look 1" theme--which was interpreted by TheMet museum curators as "clothing-absence/body-presence"--with a see-through symmetrical top revealing breasts and a bias-cut draped asymmetrical skirt that clings to body curves. Variations of this silhouette were modeled in white, navy or red. Many had net-encased organ-shaped down pillows freely inserted into net underlays by the designer to shockingly distort the silhouettes with impossible feminine curves, such as with two kidney-shapes on the back or a tube across the front of the hips. This set will likewise accommodate such padding that is apparent in the Vogue photos...
COMME DES GARCONS 1990 Vintage Runway grey sheer pleated ruffle gloves shrug
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 ...
Comme des Garcons MET Exhibit Asymmetric Lace Runway Dress Gown, 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo opened the 1997 f/w runway show in this soft gold lace and textured wool asymmetrical embellished gown. As seen in the Comme des Garcons MET exhibition. Sleeveless...
Tao Comme Des Garcons Cropped Silver Floral Applique Collar Jacket 2008
By Comme des Garçons, TAO Comme Des Garçons
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From Tao Kurihara comes this amazing shrug from her fall 2008 ready-to-wear collection. As the designer and protégée of Rei Kawakubo only staged less than a dozen shows that The Inde...
TRICOT COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage Hand Made crochet knit wool sweater
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TRICOT COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage Hand Made crochet knit wool sweater Reference: CRTI/A00674 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool Co...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway brown ethnic wool cashmere blanket cocoon M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2009 Runway brown ethnic wool cashmere blanket cocoon M Reference: CRTI/A00686 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2009 - Runway Materi...
Rare Comme Des Garçons Peplum Jacket AD 1986
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare Comme Des Garçons structured peplum jacket . Excellent condition. Size S. Same as seen at CDG add Made in Japan. FINAL SALE
$11,700Sale Price|25% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Vintage Lumps and Bumps gingham checked blue red set
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1997 Vintage Lumps and Bumps gingham checked blue red set Reference: CRTI/A00722 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1997 Lump And Bumps Mat...
Rare Comme des Garcons Runway "Broken Bride" Wedding Ensemble Coat & Dress
By Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo's Fall 2005 "Broken Bride" Collection emphasized beautiful and romantic "nuptial" clothing inspired by the Victorian era. Look #23 on the runway showcases a full length coat with an attached wedding dress fashioned of silk with an antique look of parchment. This ensemble is that which is being offered. Asymmetric draped dress is fashioned of silk and cotton with patterns of Victorian lace, stains, imprinted on the front of the dress. The coat is substantial and weighty fully lined and includes a belt. Garment is cleverly designed as one (1) piece giving the illusion of 2 separate pieces. Garments displays...
1998 COMME DES GARCONS 'FUSION' layered RUNWAY coat
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Comme des Garçons layered coat from Rei Kawakubo’s Fall/Winter 1998 “Fusion” runway collection. Designed in black wool, the coat is cut as a sharply tailored blazer with structu...
$320Sale Price|20% Off
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...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1988 black chinese knot semi detached hem blazer S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 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...
Comme des Garcons Zippers Jacket AD 2013
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
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...
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...