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What is the meaning behind Comme des Garçons?

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What is the meaning behind Comme des Garçons?
The meaning behind Comme des Garçons relates to the signature style the brand's founder, Rei Kawakubo, is known for. In French, the brand's name means "like the boys." It relates to Kawakubo's androgynous styles with asymmetrical, twisted silhouettes that envelope the body. While she once 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”). On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Comme des Garçons apparel and accessories.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS Tiered Deconstructed Denim Skirt, 2001
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic denim jean example of elevated and creative streetwear. This piece harkens back to the DIY days of punk and expression. Wear this as a skirt, a layered piece on top of jean...
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21st Century and Contemporary A-Line Skirts

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...
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2010s Japanese Blazers

Rare Comme des Garcons Black Wool Rectangular Panels Felt Coat FW 1983
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Rare Comme des Garcons Black wool felt coat made from rectangular panels woven together through large slits cut into the fabric. There are no buttons or fasteners. Excellent conditi...
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1980s Coats and Outerwear

Comme des Garcons Coat with Belt AD 2006
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black wool coat by Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons the AD 2006 collection. It is abundant in elaborate detail including a matching grommet belt, chest patch pockets, ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Trench Coats

Comme des Garcons Studded Black Pants AD 2015
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool and cotton pants from Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 2015 collection. They are low rise, straight leg jean style with 2 front pockets, and 2 back p...
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2010s Japanese Pants

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...
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20th Century Twin Sets

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