Art of the In-Between: Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons

Offering a revealing glimpse into the creative mind of the influential and mysterious designer of Comme des Garçons is Rei Kawakubo. Among the elite ranks of fashion designers, there are only a select few who can be considered true masters of their craft, and Kawakubo is undoubtedly one of them. Regarded by many of her peers as the most significant and influential designer of the past four decades, she has been shaping and redefining the aesthetics of our era since her debut in Paris in 1981.

This beautifully illustrated book delves into Kawakubo's fascination with the concept of interstitiality, exploring the spaces that exist between boundaries. Whether it be the boundaries of self/other, object/subject, or art/fashion, Kawakubo's work challenges the conventional divisions that have long dictated our perceptions of identity and fashion. Instead, she encourages us to view fashion as a fluid and ever-evolving realm of creativity, constantly blurring the lines between traditional categories and embracing hybridity.

Featuring stunning new photographs and enlightening essays by Andrew Bolton, this publication captures the complex and thought-provoking aesthetic of this visionary designer. An in-depth interview and a detailed chronology of Kawakubo's career provide further insight and context into her groundbreaking work.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press, this book coincides with an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, running from May 4th to September 4th, 2017. It offers a comprehensive and immersive look into the world of Rei Kawakubo and the innovative spirit that has made her a true trailblazer in the world of fashion.

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