Comme des Garcons was founded in Tokyo by fashion legend Rei Kawakubo in 1969. Aside from CDG, Kawakubo is also the founder of Dover Street Market. Since its launch, Comme des Garcons has branched into a multitude of different apparel lines, including Comme des Garcons PLAY, Comme des Garcons Wallet, Comme des Garcons Shirt, Comme des Garcons Wallet and more. Comme des Garcons SHIRT launched in 1988 by Kawakubo and features a mix of cutting-edge tailoring combined with its classical elements such as lively colors and art-inspired prints. Comme des Garcons SHIRT is known for being a more elevated and mature line in comparison to Comme des Garcons PLAY. The line focuses on using cut and sew pieces such as button-ups and trousers with fewer logos and branding on the apparel.