Paris Menswear AW17: Comme des Garçons

MASCULINITY, like femininity, is an historically- inherited gender norm that is being redefined over time. The term boyhood calls to mind images of innocent play, mischievous schemes and boundless energy to explore the world at large. 

Comme de Garçons Homme AW17

It is curious that Rei Kawakubo chose the epithet Boyhood to call her Comme des Garçons AW17 Menwear collection. The references were unmistakable thanks to the liberal assortment of boyish paraphernalia – car, dinosaur miles and steam engines on clothes and shoes. 

Comme de Garçons Homme AW17

The collection itself was an interesting juxtaposition of solid menswear design and gender-crossing pieces, including bared midriff tops and skirts. The quiet commentary on gendered clothing norms was hard to ignore. Yet it was the tailoring that stole the show. 

Comme de Garçons Homme AW17

While Kawakubo is known for her abstract womenswear, this was a highly sellable, practical menswear collection. There were jackets and tailcoats with Lurex accents, floral brocades and sparkly collages perfect for any red carpet rocker or edgy style maker. 

Comme de Garçons Homme AW17

Comme de Garçons Homme AW17

One would not be surprised to see one or two of the later suits showing up at the Grammy’s this season.

by Jessica Quillin

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