The last spring/summer collection for Comme des Garçons was an intense exploration of tailoring and deconstructionist fashion. The pastiche of fabrics, silhouettes and unconventional, almost erratic, placement of traditional detailing just begs references to Frankenstein. Like the monster himself these pieces were constructed from known garments, but in their reconstruction they lose all sense of their original form and proportions. It's a somewhat perverse way of looking at fashion, which is why the results are so confusing and beautiful at the same time. It's also just one of the many reasons why Rei Kawakubo is entirely without comparison. (images from style.com)
These artworks were created for LOVE magazine and reflect the cut and paste nature of the collection, along with the strong focus on tailored jackets. Throughout the collection there are ironic references to the shoulder pads which swept the fashion world into a flurry of statement shoulders and Pierre Cardin style blazers. However as Sarah Mower from style.com noted, the wry inclusion of these elements suggest that Rei Kawakubo was not only declaring the trend well and truly over but subtly mocking the fervour with which it was adopted. Head to style.com to see the whole collection. (images by Rei Kawakubo for LOVE magazine, Issue 3, Spring/Summer2010, pp 88-89)
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