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 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...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black waterfall draped chandelier jewel shirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 Collection: 1980s As seen on: Si...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s bubble patchwork shrunken boiled wool sweater
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s bubble patchwork shrunken boiled wool sweater Reference: CRTI/A00606 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool ...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black boiled wool fluffy sweater M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black boiled wool fluffy sweater M Reference: CRTI/A00673 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool Color: Blac...
rare TRICOT COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's black wool pinched bow sweater
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare TRICOT COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's black wool pinched bow sweater Reference: CRTI/A00739 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: 100% Wo...
COMME DES GARCONS 2004 Runway black lace eyelet 2-way deconstructed jacket M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2004 Runway black lace eyelet 2-way deconstructed jacket M Reference: TGAS/C01663 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2004 - Runway Material...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage black silver pinstripe wool wrap coat S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 1999 Vintage black silver pinstripe wool wrap coat S Reference: CRTI/A00503 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1999 - Runway Materia...
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus 2014 grey pink contrast back military jacket M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Homme Plus 2014 grey pink contrast back military jacket M Reference: PRCG/A00036 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Homme Plus 2014 Material: Wool, Fabric Color: ...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black felt flared collar peplum structured top
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 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...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2007 double layer grey pinstripe draped blazer jacket M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2007 double layer grey pinstripe draped blazer jacket M Reference: CRTI/A00464 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2007 - Runway Mate...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage deconstructed black navy drape front blazer M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage deconstructed black navy drape front blazer M Reference: CRTI/A00670 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Cott...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey black striped wool draped front jacket M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey black striped wool draped front jacket M Reference: CRTI/A00671 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wool...
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1993 faux fur deconstructed oversized coat XL
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1993 faux fur deconstructed oversized coat XL Reference: CRTI/A00551 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1993 - Runway Materi...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1980s navy blue pinstripe wool boxy baseball shirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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 Vintage 1988 black wool braid red embroidery skirt M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1988 black wool braid red embroidery skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00559 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1988 - Runway Materia...
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2011 Runway twist knot deconstructed half tie jacket S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS 2011 Runway twist knot deconstructed half tie jacket S Reference: TGAS/E00632 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2011 - Runway Materia...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage navy wool patchwork sweater top
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage navy wool patchwork sweater top Reference: TGAS/C01694 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980's Material: Wool Color: Blue ...
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 grey cotton white logo varsity sweatshirt M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2021 grey cotton white logo varsity sweatshirt M Reference: YIKK/A00013 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 2021 Homme Material: Cotton Color: Grey, White Pattern:...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 2004 Runway crystals felt balls sheer vest S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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 ...
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...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage blue wool angular pocket layered hem skirt S
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage blue wool angular pocket layered hem skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00649 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 1980s Extra Details: V- angular cut pocket. D...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest Reference: CRTI/A00621 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: Grey Pattern:...
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 1980s black geometric pattern pleated wrapped flared skirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s black geometric pattern pleated wrapped flared skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00510 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Cotton Color: Black, M...
COMME DES GARCONS 1991 black vinyl plastic bias cut A-lined flared skirt L
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1991 black vinyl plastic bias cut A-lined flared skirt L Reference: CRTI/A00509 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1991 Material: Plastic C...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1996 blue pinstripe brown floral devore A-line dress S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1996 blue pinstripe brown floral devore A-line dress S Reference: CRTI/A00414 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1996 Material: Woo...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage black linen one shoulder sash button dungaree skirt S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage black linen one shoulder sash button dungaree skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00662 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Material: Linen Color: Black Pa...
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's Beggar Look washed cotton bishop dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980's Beggar Look washed cotton bishop dress Reference: CRTI/A00690 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Feels ...
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black wool wide cut oversized asymmetric blazer
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage black wool wide cut oversized asymmetric blazer Reference: CRTI/A00684 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wo...
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black wool wide ruffle collar circle poncho cape
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1980s black wool wide ruffle collar circle poncho cape Reference: CRTI/A00549 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wo...
Comme des Garcons Sheer Coat Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Early Comme des Garcons Sheer Coat Dress in graphic black-white print. Simply tailored and falling from strong shoulder pads. The top is cut like a mans ove...
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
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2007 double layer grey pinstripe draped blazer jacket M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS 2007 double layer grey pinstripe draped blazer jacket M Reference: CRTI/A00464 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo C...
Comme des Garcons CDG Man Colour Block Sneakers
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Paris, FR
CDG Comme des Garcons man sneakers boots featuring grey, beige and green suede patchwork lace-up sneakers, a round toe, a lace-up front fastening...
1930S White With Pink And Blue Floral Print Lace Organic Cotton Bias Negligee XL
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
1930S White With Pink And Blue Floral Print Lace Organic Cotton Bias Negligee XL
Rare Comme des Garcon Black Deconstructed Draped Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Only the master himself can created this wonderful Comme des Garcon draped deconstructed fully lined black wool jacket. The interior is fully lined with a combination of two...
Grey asymmetrical wool jersey dress with embellishment Comme des Garçons
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey asymmetrical wool jersey dress with ribbon with pompoms embellishment. Cut-work. Shorter total lenght: 110cm Longer total lenght: 128cm SIZE S
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...
$210Sale Price|25% Off
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 1999 grey crinkle effect 3 pocket blazer M
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS 1999 grey crinkle effect 3 pocket blazer M Reference: PRWU/A00034 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: HOMME PLUS 1999 Material: Polyester Color: Grey Pa...
$422Sale Price|20% Off
Comme des Garcons CDG Printed Skirt
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
Comme des Garcons CDG printed fluid skirt featuring a white with a contrasting floral black print all over, this feminine midi skirt presents a gathered design in its straight fit. W...
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...
2000S COMME DES GARCONS Brown Poly Deconstructed Assemblage Puffer Coat 2007
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
2000S COMME DES GARCONS Brown Poly Deconstructed Assemblage Puffer Coat 2007
$2,976Sale Price|20% Off
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage brown velvet floral mesh coat corset skirt S
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway COMME DES GARCONS Vintage brown velvet floral mesh coat corset skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00585 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2001 - Runway Materi...
Comme des Garcon Black Oversized Deconstructed Wrap Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcon "Blue Label" black cashmere and wool blend has detailed silk ribbon finishing all edges and the interior stitching. Shoulders are padded with an oversized shawl ...
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 Material: Cotton, Linen Color: Crea...
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 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 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 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...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black velvet drawstring sash knee length skirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1990 black velvet drawstring sash knee length skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00307 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1990 Material: Velv...
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1991 dark indigo washed denim pinched seam dress S
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1991 dark indigo washed denim pinched seam dress S Reference: CRTI/A00326 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1991 Material: Denim C...
vintage Runway COMME DES GARCONS '92 black wool long wide sleeve blazer jacket M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
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...
$256Sale Price|20% Off
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1970s black leather western cuban heel JP24 EU36.5
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage 1970s black leather western cuban heel JP24 EU36.5 Reference: CRTI/A00651 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1970s Material: Leathe...
2000S Comme Des Garcons Black Cotton Baby-Doll Trench Coat
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Decade: 2000s. Material: Cotton . Vintage condition: Excellent.
$1,152Sale Price|20% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage white frayed seams patchwork boxy sweater top M
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
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...
Comme des Garcons 2008 Ribbon Kiss Lips Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Oakland, CA
Comme des Garcons wool dress with kiss print. The colors are black and magenta. This dress is in excellent pre-owned condition, lightly used with no issues. The dress is tagged a s...
Comme Des Garçons F/W 1996 Navy Rose-Print Sheer Apron Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 1996 collection of Comme des Garçons, this apron dress is constructed in a sheer navy fabric printed with a dense, swirling rose motif. The silhouette is sleeveless, cut...
Comme Des Garcons Fall 2014 Rope Front Jumbo Knit Jacket Unisex
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in London, GB
The most amazing, work of art jacket from the iconic Comme Des Garcons Fall 2014 Jumbo Knit collection. Unisex Unworn. Has Kawakubo's signature mix of avant guard and insouciance...
$330Sale Price|25% Off
COMME DES GARCONS 1991 black vinyl plastic bias cut A-lined flared skirt L
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1991 black vinyl plastic bias cut A-lined flared skirt L Reference: CRTI/A00509 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1991 Material: Plastic C...