'SWITCH' Magazine Celebrates 50 Years of COMME des GARÇONS With a Special Issue

As the 50th anniversary of COMME des GARÇONS approaches, Japanese magazine SWITCH is releasing a special issue that celebrates the achievements, heritage and story of the iconic label.

If you're an archive fashion enthusiast, this is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on a title that features rare prints of COMME des GARÇONS furniture catalog from the '90s, as well as an in-depth interview with Rei Kawakubo that spans over 15,000 words, among other exciting content.

This special title comes in two versions: a regular one with a white cover and a limited-edition black cover. With 416 pages, the edition offers a compelling retrospective of the brand and provides a visual exploration of what the next 50 years of the brand will look like.

Scheduled to be released on April 25, the white edition retails for ¥4,400 JPY (approximately $32.66 USD), while the black edition is priced at ¥11,000 JPY (approximately $81.86 USD). Visit the magazine's official website for more details on the special issue or pre-order your copy.

 

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