Comme des Garçons Homme Plus established in 1984 by Rei Kawakubo, is the brand's experimental menswear line, renowned for challenging traditional Western tailoring through unconventional construction and avant-garde design. The 2001SS collection reflects Kawakubo's ongoing exploration of classic menswear, where familiar garments are reinterpreted through unexpected proportions, contrasting fabrics, and deconstructed silhouettes. By questioning established ideas of structure and functionality, Homme Plus transforms traditional tailoring into a distinctive form of artistic expression.
This tailored jacket features a distinctive docking construction, combining a classic grey plaid blazer with contrasting dark grey fabric panels. The traditional notched lapels, three-button front closure, and flap pockets preserve the familiar elements of formal menswear, while the extended hem and contrasting sleeve sections create the appearance of two garments merged into one. The interplay between structured tailoring and unconventional layering introduces subtle asymmetry and visual depth, reflecting Kawakubo's ability to challenge traditional garment construction through experimental design.
Material:
Wool, Cotton
Linging: Cupra, Polyester
Size: S Width:46cm Shoulders: 42.5cm Sleeve: 61.5cm Length: 69.5cm
