Rei Kawakubo, the enigmatic visionary behind the innovative and ever-evolving Japanese fashion house Comme des Garçons, possesses a singular creative vision that transcends the realm of clothing, extending into furniture, architecture, and graphic design—one constant prevails, to always challenge conventional thought.

In this publication, i-D delves into Kawakubo’s complex and conceptual world, exploring how her designs continue to defy Western ideals of body shape and garment construction. Drawing from the magazine's archives, this publication revisits interviews and features that celebrate her boundary-breaking approach, showcasing how Rei merges fashion and art in the most unexpected and provocative ways.