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Rei Kawakubo

Rei Kawakubo, born on October 11, 1942, is a highly influential fashion designer from Japan. Known for her unique aesthetic and avant-garde design style, she is hailed as the 'father of deconstructivist fashion'. Since the establishment of her brand Comme des Garçons in 1973, Kawakubo has been recognized for her minimalist, practical, and anti-traditional approach to fashion. more

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