Description
Rei Kawakubo’s signature deconstruction meets everyday wearability in this asymmetrically striped button-up from Comme des Garçons.
The Comme des Garçons striped button-up shirt channels the brand’s avant-garde spirit through a wearable, menswear-inspired silhouette. Rendered in a clean vertical stripe pattern, this piece balances CdG’s experimental heritage with classic shirting codes. The shirt features a structured pointed collar, a full button-front placket, and a relaxed cut that allows for versatile styling—whether tucked into tailored trousers or worn open over a tonal tee.
True to the house’s philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and asymmetry, subtle design quirks distinguish this shirt from conventional striped offerings. The longer curved hem, dropped shoulders, and slightly oversized proportions reflect Kawakubo’s ongoing dialogue between Japanese minimalism and Western wardrobe staples. It’s a piece that reads as understated from a distance but reveals its conceptual edge upon closer inspection.
Details & Specifications
- BrandComme des Garçons
- StyleLong-sleeve button-up shirt
- FitRelaxed / oversized
- CollarPointed spread collar
- ClosureFront button placket
- SleeveLong sleeves with button cuffs
- HemCurved, slightly elongated
- Made inJapan
Composition & Materials
- 100% Cotton poplin
A lightweight, breathable cotton poplin with a crisp hand and clean drape. The tight plain weave provides structure while remaining soft against the skin, making it suitable for transitional layering or warm-weather wear. Cotton poplin is prized for its smooth finish, which renders striped patterns with precision and clarity.
Styling
Pair with black cropped tailored trousers and chunky derby shoes for a sharp, conceptual weekday look. For a softer silhouette, layer over a fine-knit turtleneck with raw-hem denim and ankle boots. The vertical stripe also works beautifully under a boxy blazer in a contrasting neutral.
Brand Heritage
Founded in Tokyo in 1969 by visionary designer Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons has redefined fashion for over five decades through its radical, conceptual approach to garment construction and silhouette. The brand’s PLAY line and main collections have earned Kawakubo international acclaim, including a retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in 2017. Comme des Garçons remains one of the most influential labels in contemporary fashion.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold or machine wash on delicate cycle in a mesh laundry bag
- Use mild detergent; avoid bleach or optical brighteners
- Do not tumble dry; lay flat or hang to dry away from direct sunlight
- Iron on medium heat while slightly damp, or use a steamer
- Do not dry clean unless care label specifies
- Store on a wide wooden hanger to preserve shoulder structure
