Comme des Garçons Black

Comme des Garçons Black is the most accessible diffusion line of Rei Kawakubo's house, launched in 2009 in response to the global financial crisis to offer the label's design language at lower prices. Overseen by Kawakubo, it distils avant-garde codes into predominantly black garments: boxy T-shirts, cropped blazers, hoodies, pleated skirts and layered knitwear with off-kilter cuts. Recurring graphics come from long-time collaborating illustrator Filip Pagowski, and seasonal Nike capsules appear alongside the mainline. Comme des Garçons remains independent under Kawakubo and CEO Adrian Joffe, with no ownership change reported; stockists include Dover Street Market and END.