Rei Kawakubo

A Japanese designer who shocked the global fashion world with his avant-garde designs centered on black. His 1981 Paris collection, known as the 'shock of black,' fundamentally upended Western fashion conventions. His unconventional style featuring asymmetry and oversized silhouettes has had an immeasurable impact on contemporary fashion.

Japanese fashion designer who founded Comme des Garcons in 1969. Her 1981 Paris collection debut, known as the 'black shock,' fundamentally challenged Western concepts of beauty in fashion. Through deconstructivist design and avant-garde aesthetics, she became one of the most influential designers in contemporary fashion history. Her Dover Street Market also revolutionized luxury retail.

A fashion brand founded by Rei Kawakubo in 1969. Championing 'anti-fashion,' she deconstructed existing fashion concepts with designs featuring holes and asymmetry. Through ventures like Dover Street Market, she continues to innovate in both fashion and business as a globally influential figure.

A Japanese fashion brand founded by Rei Kawakubo. Since its establishment in 1975, known for innovative and experimental designs unbounded by convention. Features avant-garde silhouettes and material usage with black as the dominant color, profoundly influencing global high fashion. Supported by artists worldwide for its avant-garde design philosophy.

Japan's preeminent fashion designer and founder of Comme des Garçons. Establishing the brand in 1969, she gained international recognition for avant-garde designs that deconstruct traditional garment concepts. A major retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2017 confirmed her status as one of fashion history's most significant designers.

Representative Japanese fashion designer who founded Comme des Garçons in 1969. Consistently pursuing unconventional design philosophy, recognized internationally for asymmetry and deconstructivist aesthetics. Highly valued at Paris Fashion Week, a significant figure in global fashion. Representing Japanese avant-garde design spirit.