Rei Kawakubo (Comme des Garçons)

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.

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.

The founder of COMME des GARCONS and a revolutionary designer who fundamentally overturned fashion concepts. Her 1981 Paris Collection debut was called the 'shock of black,' breaking Western fashion conventions. With a Metropolitan Museum exhibition as a living designer, she is eternally inscribed in fashion history.

One of Japan's most influential fashion designers. Under the concept of 'A Piece of Cloth,' he created innovative designs fusing Eastern and Western garment cultures. His Pleats Please pleating technology and A-POC seamless garment technique revolutionized the global fashion industry. Until his passing in 2022, he continuously pursued the fusion of technology and tradition.

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 leading Japanese fashion designer who debuted at Paris Fashion Week in 1981 alongside Rei Kawakubo. His oversized silhouettes in predominantly black challenged Western fashion conventions. He manages multiple brands including Y's and Y-3, a groundbreaking collaboration with Adidas. His mastery of tailoring combined with rebellious spirit established a unique aesthetic.