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ARCHIVE DIVE: COMME DES GARÇONS

A closer look at how Rei Kawakubo’s radical legacy continues to shape the pieces we carry today. From deconstructed silhouettes and conceptual layering to avant-garde tailoring and quiet rebellion, these garments channel the unmistakable DNA of Comme des Garçons — past, present, and reimagined.

Side-by-side comparison of FW12 Comme des Garçons 2D runway look with Antidote’s Tulle-Layered Cardigan; showcasing surreal silhouettes, flat-panel illusion, and conceptual layering.

A collection that flattened fashion’s form, FW12 introduced surreal, paper-doll silhouettes to the runway. Echoes of this trompe-l’œil effect reappear in the Comme des Garçons Tulle-Layered Cardigan, where sheer overlays distort proportion and play with dimension.

Runway image from SS05 Comme des Garçons “Ballerina Motorbike” next to Antidote’s Homme Plus Bondage-Layered Blazer; contrasting soft tulle with hard tailoring for a deconstructed elegance vibe.

SS05 "Ballerina Motorbike" Where delicate meets defiant — this season fused soft tulle with aggressive tailoring. The Comme des Garçons Homme Plus Bondage-Layered Blazer channels the duality with its restrained silhouette and layered construction, offering a refined take on subversive femininity.

SS16 Comme des Garçons “Blue Witches” runway look beside Antidote’s Blue Floral Patterned Top; featuring quilted volume, sculptural florals, and gothic romantic energy.

SS16’s “Blue Witches” collection cast a spell with sculptural volume and moody florals. The Comme des Garçons Blue Floral Patterned Top reflects the same supernatural energy through its padded structure and romantic, painterly prints.

 

SS17 Comme des Garçons runway look from “The Emperor’s New Clothes” alongside Antidote’s Protest Graphic Shirt; mesh layering, transparency play, and statement graphics merge in a quiet rebellion aesthetic.

In SS17’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” layered transparency revealed what’s typically hidden, making vulnerability a form of power. The Comme des Garçons Protest Graphic Shirt mirrors this philosophy, layering bold protest graphics beneath sheer black mesh for a message that’s both seen and felt.

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