Rei Kawakubo
Rei Kawakubo is a pioneering Japanese fashion designer and the founder of the avant-garde label Comme des Garçons, known for her unconventional and deconstructed approach to fashion. Since the 1980s, she has challenged traditional aesthetics with her innovative designs that often feature asymmetry and unexpected shapes. Kawakubo's work transcends mere clothing, exploring themes of identity and individuality, making her a key figure in the fashion industry and an influential voice in contemporary art.
Born on Oct 11, 1942 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 57,257 | $2,700,000 | 2,368$ |
| Totals | 1 | 65,273,511 | 57,257 | $2,700,000 | 2,368$ |
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Recent Mentions
France:
A part of Rei Kawakubo's collection will be revealed at the Piasa auction house in Paris.
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France:
Rei Kawakubo is a fashion designer featured in the collaborations with Louis Vuitton.
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United States:
Rei Kawakubo flipped the material capabilities of wigs with solid plastic ‘dos at the Comme des Garçons show.
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Brazil:
Rei Kawakubo is a subversive fashion designer who founded the brand Comme des Garçons.
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Australia:
Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo, 82, is collaborating with Vivienne Westwood for the exhibition.
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United States:
Dover Street Market is a retail concept conceived by celebrated fashion designer Rei Kawakubo.
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Switzerland:
Rei Kawakubo believes that pearls look good on women but even better on men.
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Ireland:
Rei Kawakubo is the founder of the luxury fashion brand Comme des Garcons, which endorsed Róisín Pierce's work.
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Serbia:
Rei Kawakubo is known for her deconstructed silhouettes in radical fashion during the 1980s.
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Liechtenstein:
Rei Kawakubo is the founder of Comme des Garçons and the visionary behind the iconic Dover Street Market stores.
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