With the main Comme des Garçons fashion house originally founded in Tokyo by fashion icon Rei Kawakubo, sub-label Comme des Garçons SHIRT was first introduced in 1988. Other labels of Comme des Garçons include Comme des Garçons PLAY, Comme des Garçons Wallet, and Comme des Garçons Homme Plus. Featuring a mix of cutting-edge tailoring combined with its classical elements such as lively colors and art-inspired prints placed on a variety of elevated apparel, including t-shirts, cardigans, hoodies, polo shirts, and a variety of other menswear. The Japanese label Comme des Garçons SHIRT is known for being more elevated and mature than its Comme des Garçons PLAY counterpart label. While focusing on using cut and sew construction within apparel such as button-ups and trousers, CDG SHIRT utilizes fewer logos and branding for a minimalist approach.