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Designer · Japan

Rei Kawakubo

Japan fashion designer, born 1942 in Tokyo. Founder of Comme des Garçons.

Born
1942, Tokyo
Nationality
Japan
Houses
1
Awards
5
01Career

Training, work and recognition

Education
Studied at
Keio University
Houses
Founded
Comme des Garçons 1969
Awards
Received
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Compasso d'Oro
Honorary Royal Designer for Industry
Lifetime Achievement Medal
Officer of the National Order of Merit
Also
Other work
businessperson, personal stylist, designer
02Houses

Where Rei Kawakubo worked

03Peers

Same country, same generation

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