Comme des Garçons is a Japanese fashion house founded by Rei Kawakubo in 1969. It is known for its avant-garde designs, which often challenge traditional notions of beauty and fashion.

Kawakubo was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1942. She studied fine arts at Keio University, where she became interested in fashion. After graduating, she worked as a designer for several fashion houses, including Comme des Garçons. In 1969, Kawakubo launched her own label with a collection of women's ready-to-wear. Her designs were immediately met with critical acclaim, and she quickly became one of the most influential designers of her generation.

Comme des Garçons' designs are characterized by their unconventionality. Kawakubo often uses unusual materials and techniques, and her designs often feature asymmetrical cuts and distorted proportions. Her work has been praised for its originality and creativity, but it has also been criticized for being too avant-garde or challenging.

Comme des Garçons has won numerous awards for its work, including the CFDA Award for Womenswear Designer of the Year in 2017. The fashion house has also expanded to include a variety of other lines, including menswear, accessories, and fragrances.

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