Fashionistas in Tokyo will have something to rejoice about come this March. Dover Street Market, the hugely popular retail concept by fashion designer Rei Kawakubo and her advent-garde label COMME des GARÇONS, is finally coming to Tokyo. Surprising, the new store will not be at the expected shopping district along the eastern part of Tokyo, where you have familiar neighborhoods like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Omotesando, Aoyama, and Harajuku. Instead, COMME des GARÇONS will take advantage of the newly revamped Ginza Komatsu Department Store in Ginza on the western side of the city. Taking up approximately 6 floors of the West Wing, the new store be in good company with the world’s largest UNIQLO flagship right next door. And like its mammoth neighbor, Dover Street Market Ginza is also set to open on March 16th, 2012.
Dover Street Market Ginza
Ginza Komatsu – West Wing
6-9-5 Ginza | Map
Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan
Opening Date: March 16th, 2012 (Friday)
For those who are still trying to figure out gifts for loved ones, take a look at these COMME des GARÇONS Christmas Edition wallets. These brightly colored wallets follow the classic wallet and coin holder shapes, however its exterior is made from iridescent materials. The metallic finish reflect various colors depending on the angle of light and its interior is lined with soft leather. Six styles are created in total, consisting of Zipped Wallet, Small Wallet, Zipped Coin Pouch and Coin Holder in green or orange colorways. All of the items are currently available at oki-ni online store or at participating COMME des GARÇONS stockists around the world.
4-6 High Bridge | Map
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1EN England
Coming to London’s Dover Street Market soon is a new series of COMME des GARÇONS ORIGINAL apparel with artworks from the late Keith Haring. In either lambswool or cashmere, each will features Haring’s notable drawning in white on black. To come in both short sleeve and long sleeve forms, the limited collection will be available soon at Dover Street Market’s fourth floor and other CDG retail locations worldwide.
Dover Street Market
17-18 Dover Street | Map
Westminster, London England
A concerted effort by Giampiero Vagliano and Stefano Rovolett brought a long forgotten Italian-Franco outerwear label back from the brink a few years ago. That label was Moncler. Looking to repeat their success once again, the duo ventured out with a new label back in 2004, aptly called DUVETICA. In his going effort to highlight the best of the best in men’s wear, designer Junya Watanabe selected DUVETICA as the purveyor of outerwear for his COMME des GARÇONS MAN collection. Available in either Gilet (or hooded vest) or Jacket forms, the outerwear line entails a breathable cotton outer shell, plaid lining, and a premium goose down insulation. In addition, a plaid paneling on the rear helps to accentuate the design further. Standard accents such as elastic cuffs, hem, and heavy duty zipper by Waldes, both editions are now for sale at End Clothing of England and COMME des GARÇONS retail locations around the world, including the one in New York.
COMME des GARÇONS New York
520 West 22nd Street | Map
New York, NY 10011
End Clothing
4-6 High Bridge | Map
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1EN England
TEL #: +0191-261-9327
When two brands are working harmoniously, it makes sense to keep the relationship going and push the boundaries. Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS MAN and Tricker’s are working together again for a range of new footwear. Rather than opting for conventional shoes or boots from Tricker’s, Watanabe selected the slim silhouette sneakers. Brogue details provide a subtle accent on the smooth suede uppers and apart from the gray version pictured, there are also light brown and brown versions produced as well. White shoe laces mirror the hand stitched white soles and gold double brand foil print stands out against the maroon inner lining. via: by Intention
A penchant for bring artisans and designers together, Kenmei Nagaoka’s D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT is much like a town hall meeting where the 2 seemingly similar yet very different competences have continue dialog with one another. With this as a foundation, Nagaoka recently approached the venerable COMME des GARÇONS for his GOOD DESIGN SHOP concept. Envision an emporium of the old, selling everyday items of the new, the COMME des GARÇONS GOOD DESIGN SHOP is a rather random retail concept with a rather eclectic offerings. But where as with many other comprehensive collections that tend to overwhelm visitors. Nagaoka’s curation approach is almost gallery-like, transforming a rather cluttered visage into something very palpable for all consumer types. The COMME des GARÇONS GOOD DESIGN SHOP is located at the 2nd floor of Gyre Building Omotesando, opens daily from 11 am to 8 pm. images via: HB
COMME des GARÇONS – GOOD DESIGN SHOP
5-10-1 Jingumae | Map
Gyre Building Omotesando 2nd Floor
Shibuya-Ku
Tokyo, Japan
TEL#: +81-03-3406-2323
Releasing early in July is the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection from Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS MAN. The whole collection is inspired by American traditional style and it is reinterpreted in his signature silhouette. Wide range of materials are selected to balance aesthetics with functionality that is required for the colder season. Understated Earth tones unify the line, which consists of jackets, vests, knits, shirts and trousers. As with each season, several collaboration pieces are amongst the collection and they include shoe from Tricker’s, down jackets from Duvetica and knits from John Smedley. Pre-orders are currently available from byIntention in Japan.
Pre-dates his stardom, cartoonist Matt Groening‘s earlier work, Life in Hell, was the archetype to his later success, The Simpsons. A disturbed yet familiarly real of life, Life in Hell centered around Binky, a rabbit with an inclination of depressing thoughts, and his girlfriend Sheba. Filled with profanities, lewd acts, and sexual remarks, it was classic Groening before mainstream media got wind of his works. In an interesting turn of events, luxe clothing label COMME des GARÇONS PLAY took in Groening’s original work as its inspiration for this season. The result, a limited collaborative series with the 2 caricatures at its focus. After a brief glimpse last year, COMME des GARÇONS is set to make the collection available worldwide this week, starting with the City of Lights, Paris. The collection will be for sale tomorrow at the COMME des GARÇONS Parisian flagship on 54 rue Fbg St. Honore before moving on to Dover Street Market the next day. Accompany each locations will also be a store installation to mark the launch. Like any CDG products, supplies are limited so be sure to get yours before they are gone.
COMME des GARÇONS Paris
54 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré | Map
75008 Paris, France
Release Date: May 18th, 2011 (Tomorrow!)
As muddle as its name, the COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT collection actually contains more than just shirts. A good selection of its Spring 2011 collection is now available for purchasing. With pieces made in a playful method by mixing up fabrics and patterns in predominantly blue hues, the maritime inspired collection consists of short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, shirts and light weight jackets. Currently all of the pieces are available at Swedish select store Très Bien Shop and COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT stockists world wide.
Très Bien Shop
Friisgatan 6C | Map
211 46 Malmö Sweden
The news of the COMME des GARÇONS x CONVERSE Jack Purcell sneakers became available last month and the wait is finally over. Dover Street Market retail space and online store have gotten their hands on the long awaited sneakers. Basic and well rounded low cut silhouette is accented by either red or black Heart logo on the sides. Cotton canvas uppers will be ideal for the current season and these can accommodate your feet from beach parties to cocktail parties. Check after the jump for more photos and don’t hesitate as these may not last long.
Cult designer Junya Watanabe is favoring the border stripe pattern for the COMME des GARÇONS MAN Spring/Summer 2011 season and several pieces in the collection makes use of the patterned fabrics. Levi’s is called in again for a collaboration this season and the staple denim jacket is modified with border prints in white/black, indigo blue/black and navy/black color schemes. Contrary to its rugged impression, these jackets are soft and lightweight, making it a perfect companion for the cool weather transitioning into Spring. Red Levi’s flag tag on the left chest pocket signifies the collaboration and these are currently available at by Intention, as well as other Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS MAN dealers world wide.
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