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What is the meaning behind Comme des Garçons?
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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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COMME DES GARCONS Black & White Gingham Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Atlanta, GA
1990’s Comme des Garcons black and white gingham dress with a school girl style Peter Pan collar. The dress has a pullover construction with a button at the collar. The fabric is a...
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1990s Italian Casual Dresses
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
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Bondage Top and Jacket
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
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...
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Early 2000s Japanese Jackets
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...
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2010s Japanese Bodices
Comme des Garcons Vintage White Cotton 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...
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1990s Japanese Jackets
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 ...
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