(Left) Name/ age: Geoffrey Huang, 25. Where are you from? China. What do you do? Stylist. Why do you wear Comme des Garçons? It is special. Have you got any Comme pieces already? Yes, but I have no idea how many pieces. I started to by CDG when I was very young! What are you wearing head to toe now? Yohji Yamamoto Hat, Comme Des Garçons Top, Yohji Yamamoto Trousers. How would you define your style? Trash Fashion! Ha ha! What are your hopes for the future? Work for Rei.
(Right) Name/ age: Gina Xin Sun, 28. Where are you from? China. What do you do? Student at LCF: MA Menswear. Why do you wear Comme des Garçons? Well made, nice details, casual and comfortable. Have you got any Comme pieces already? Coats, dresses, jackets and shirts. What are you hoping to get today? A jacket, a coat and a dress. What are you wearing head to toe now? Junya Watanabe Coat, Acne Dress, Dr. Martens. How would you define your style? Casual. What are your hopes for the future? To be a fashion designer.
(Left) Name/ age: Maxine, younger than my shoes. Where are you from? London. What do you do? Personal VIP shopper at Selfridges. Why do you wear Comme des Garçons? I’ve been wearing Comme since the 80’s, when I was a student and lived in Tokyo – I love it because it never dates – like an alternative Chanel. Have you got any Comme pieces already? Loads, skirts, shoes, tops, coats, jackets – My wardrobe is all Comme and Junya. What are you wearing head to toe now? Comme skirts (x2), Junya coat, H&M polo neck, 1950’s shoes from a vintage store in Berlin. How would you define your style? Evil doll. What are your hopes for the future? To live to a ripe old age, avoid getting moths in my wardrobe and to be happy and healthy.
(Right) Name/ age: Didier Wong, 26. Where are you from? Mauritius. What do you do? Fashion Designer. Why do you wear Comme des Garçons? I love the free spirit and Japanese context of Rei Kawakubo’s work. Have you got any Comme pieces already? Yes, too many to count. What are you hoping to get today? Coats, lots of coats. What are you wearing head to toe now? YSL Moroccan hat, Pyjama top, Yohji coat and trousers, Opening Ceremony boots. How would you define your style? Multi-ethnic, a little bit priest, a little bit samurai, a bit ghetto. What are your hopes for the future? To be a name people recognize in the fashion industry.
(Left) Name/ Age: Octopus, 3. Why do you like Comme des Garçons? They do a lot of black, which suits me and the longer cuts are better for my legs. Also I exhibited at DSM in 2009, it was a dream come true. What are you wearing head to toe? Comme of course! With graffiti by Jamie Reid. What are your hopes for the future? Just keep doing what I’m doing, it’s worked well so far!
(Right) Name: Tasha Blessing. Where are you from? Ukraine. What do you do? Stylist / Fashion Assistant. Why do you wear Comme des Garçons? What does it say about you? Everything and nothing. Have you got any Comme pieces already? Trousers. What are you wearing head to toe now? Comme des Garçons Cape, Westwood Boots, Topshop Leather Jacket, Trousers, designer unknown. How would you define your style?Ever-changing. What are your hopes for the future? Bring more love and happiness into life.
