Background
KAWAKUBO, Rei was born in 1943.
KAWAKUBO, Rei was born in 1943.
Keio University, Tokyo.
Joined Asahikasei 1964. Freelance Designer 1966. Launched Comme des Garcons Label 1969.
F. and President Comme des Garcons Company Limited.
1973; Japan Comme des Garcons Collection presented twice a year, Tokyo. 254 outlets in Japan, 8 Comme des Garcons Shops and 87 outlets outside Japan.
Currently has 8 lines of clothing and 1 line of furniture. Opened 1st overseas Comme des Garcons Boutique in Paris 1982.
Joined Federation Francaise de la Couture 1982.
Mainichi Newspaper Fashion.