Comme des Garçons by France Grand, part of the Mémoire de la Mode collection published by Assouline in 1999, is a concise and visually striking monograph dedicated to the groundbreaking Japanese fashion house founded by Rei Kawakubo. This volume serves as an essential historical record, exploring the brand's radical approach to design, which famously challenged Western notions of beauty through deconstruction, asymmetry, and avant-garde silhouettes. The content features a curated selection of iconic runway photography and editorial imagery, documenting the evolution of the label from its early conceptual collections to its status as a global influence in contemporary art and fashion. It provides a structured overview of Kawakubo's transformative design philosophy and the enduring cultural impact of the brand during the late 20th century.

Condition: very good
Hardcover
French
79 pages
22,5 x 16,5 cm