The theme of the "black market" isCOMME des GARÇONThe "blackmarket" is a guerrilla store by "blackmarket". The store opened at GYRE, a commercial facility in Omotesando, Tokyo, in March of this year and attracted a great deal of attention, with customers lining up every day during the month-long opening period.
This "blackmarket" has been held at Umeda Hankyu in Osaka since September. Noteworthy is the product lineup, which includes reissues of past masterpieces such as the sweater with holes that became synonymous with Comme des Garcons in the 1980s when the brand was ridiculed as "Volokh" and T-shirts from the 1991 autumn/winter collection with the theme of "CHICPUNK," as well as collaborative items such as Alpha's MA-1, Lewis Leather's riders' jackets, and Porter's tankers. The collection also features items only available at "blackmarket," such as MA-1s from Alpha, riders' jackets from Lewis Leather, and tankers from Porter.
Not only fans of COMME des GARCONS, but also fashion lovers will find a wide range of products. Don't miss this opportunity to see the next exhibition, as we don't know when the next one will be held.
The T-shirt, which was sold out immediately after its appearance in Comme des Garçons' 1991 autumn/winter collection under the theme of "CHICPUNK," has been reissued, with the T-shirt's inside-out design reproduced as is. Available in black and white. 12,500 yen + tax
The sweater with holes became synonymous with designer Rei Kawakubo, who was ridiculed in the 1980s as a bolo looker. This time, it has been reproduced as a special item for "blackmarket". 35,000 yen + tax
This MA-1 by is finished in black. Based on the concept of "blackmarket" that "what should not be black becomes black," a black lining is used instead of the usual orange. 68,000 yen + tax
The "#391 LIGHTNING TIGHT FIT," a representative model of "Lewis Leather," is designed with all parts in black. In addition, a special gold Lewis Leather woven label is used on the inside. Available in sizes 34 to 40. 200,000 yen + tax
These sarouel pants are representative of 's sarouel pants, which ended with the 2017 spring/summer season. The pattern remains the same, but they are reissued using black denim with black stitching and rivets. 30,000 yen + tax
Porter's Tanker has been on the market for more than 30 years. In addition to the zippers and rivets, the inside of the bag is also designed in "black" to "blackmarket" specifications. Briefcase ¥30,000 + tax (top photo), 2-way helmet bag ¥32,000 + tax (bottom photo)
This is a special model of Comme des Garçons' vinyl tote bag, which is often seen on the streets nowadays, with black specifications. 10,500 yen + tax
Rei Kawakubo designed 28 pieces of furniture between 1983 and 1990. This time, the first chair designed by Kawakubo has been reissued (¥95,000 + tax). In addition, a bench-type chair designed for "blackmarket" has also been released.
T-shirts with graphics by American artist Brett Westfall. Each ¥10,000 + tax
T-shirt printed with the "blackmarket COMME des GARÇONS" logo. 7,500 yen + tax
Text_Ryo Muramatsu
blackmarket COMME des GARÇONS
Period: September 13 (Wed) - October 9 (Mon)
Venue: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th floor
Hours: 10:00 - 20:00 (until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
Address: 8-7 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Phone: 06-6361-1381
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