Comme des Garçons Meets North Face Japan

Comme des Garçons’ newest collaboration with The North Face Japan is a unity between two drastically different brands resulting in a chic end product. The collection consists of a hoodie, T-shirt, and dress shirt, each marked with The North Face logo and Comme des Garçons’s heart icon. The products being sold exclusively by the latter brand have an additional “CdG” emblem on them. The goal of this collaboration is a common one among fashion labels, which is to provide clothing that is both warm and stylish.

To appreciate the impressive synchronization between Comme des Garçons and The North Face, it is important to understand their stark differences. Comme des Garçons is a high-fashion French and Japanese label whose garments are bizarre and experimental yet classy and elegant. Meanwhile, The North Face has been providing rock climbers, hikers, and other outdoor adventurers with durable layers that withstand the elements. Thus, by allying with The North Face, Comme des Garçons will reach a more casually-outfitted audience while in turn giving outdoorsmen attire a more avant-garde flair.

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Report: Nia Hunt

COMME des GARÇONS CDG Launches Social Justice Charity Capsule

COMME des GARÇONS‘ affordable CDG sub-label often issues approachable goods emblazoned with its own branding but the brand’s new selection takes things a step further, dropping slogan-laden goods in support of a good cause. Nine new styles have launched online, with all profits benefiting Minneapolis’ Northside Achievement Zone.

Originally designed as a cheery welcome message for customers returning after the coronavirus self-isolation period lightened, COMME des GARÇONS has repurposed the garments for a more timely cause. Encompassing a host of familiar Japanese-made silhouettes and monochrome shades, the nine items utilize three types of goods to deliver the optimistic printed messages. A black coaches jacket, white tee and black tote all feature a variation of three slogans: “thinking and doing will result in the FUTURE,” “On To The Future, With Good Energy,” and “Believe in a better tomorrow.”

“This is just the first of many actions we are planning for Black Lives Matter. Epitomizing our continued commitment to furthering diversity and equality of opportunity within CDG and DSM, and to listen and learn and do better, in the struggle to obliterate the evil of racism, prejudice and discrimination from the world.” a Dover Street Market‘s site explains.

Report: Amanda T Lou