Rei Kawakubo

Rei Kawakubo

designer Japan

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
104,847
Power
6,652$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 8.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 104,847 $21,000,000 6,652$
Totals 1 331,002,651 104,847 $21,000,000 6,652$
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Recent Mentions

Serbia Serbia: Rei Kawakubo is known for her deconstructed silhouettes in radical fashion during the 1980s. 7

Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996: Najjači utisci sa Prada revije u Milanu

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Rei Kawakubo is the founder of Comme des Garçons and the visionary behind the iconic Dover Street Market stores. 9

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Comme Des Garçons abre em junho no Shopping Iguatemi sua primeira loja no Brasil