The journey of Comme des Garçons began in Tokyo, where Rei Kawakubo, a visionary with no formal training in design, founded the brand. The name translates to "like boys," a nod to Kawakubo’s early interest in breaking gender norms in fashion. Her designs rejected the conventional ideals of beauty, focusing instead on deconstruction, asymmetry, and unconventional silhouettes. https://thecommedesgarcons.com/