Thursday, February 23, 2012

Hot under {$100}LOTC: PLAY Comme des Garçons (and fun hearts) at J. Crew

Sometimes, there are some fashion brands that you may admire from afar, but think you will never really buy. Maybe it was too funky, too expensive, or it seemed inaccessible. PLAY Comme des Garçons isn't totally Luxing it on the Cheap (LOTC), but it is a fun line with a slightly lower price point. It is a different, but interesting brand for J. Crew to carry as well since Comme des Garçons and its following are much more exclusive and edgy than J. Crew. At least it's nice to have options while shopping online! What do you think of this collection?

PLAY Comme des Garçons Converse Sneakers, J. Crew, $100

PLAY Comme des Garçons printed heart tee, J. Crew, $72

Tip: J. Crew has a good discount off all items (FABFEB just ended), but keep on the lookout for additional ones to use on designer items like this!

Labels: Comme des Garçons, J. Crew, LOTC

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Designer Thursday - Comme des Garçons (coming to Singapore Jan. 31!)

Comme des Garçons, French for "like boys", is a Japanese fashion label created and maintained by Rei Kawakubo. I've always been fascinated with the label because it has such a cult following and is one of the few successful Asian brands. They started out using (and still use) a lot of black and distressed fabrics. Currently, they have a range of lines from Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Man (menswear) to Tricot Comme des Garçons (women's knitwear) and Comme des Garçons Edited (accessories).

{Source} - I don't wear t-shirts but would totally rock one with a bear on it!

Here are some of my favorites across their current collections. I like the mix of patterns, textures, and basic colors with a little edge. I find myself drawn to the first double breasted jacket with different textures and lengths. I think Mr. Spend 'n Chomp would like the contrasting patterns and subtle skull motifs on their menswear line too.