COMME des GARÇONS Early–Mid 2000s Ruffled Satin Tote Bag
A rare COMME des GARÇONS tote from the early–mid 2000s, crafted in fluid polyester satin with dense sculptural ruffles that give the bag a dramatic, tactile presence. The bag balances utility with the house’s signature sense of disruption — soft yet architectural, functional yet deliberately excessive. The dark monochrome surface absorbs light in folds and shadows, creating depth through texture rather than colour.
Lightweight and generous in scale, the design sits somewhere between everyday tote and conceptual accessory, reflecting Rei Kawakubo’s long-standing interest in garments and objects that challenge conventional ideas of beauty and use. Made in Japan, the piece carries the quiet intensity typical of the period’s more experimental accessories.
Details
Material: 100% Polyester Color: Black Measurements: Width 46 cm, Height 44 cm Origin: Made in Japan Era: Early–mid 2000s (based on care label & construction) Condition: Very good vintage condition
About COMME des GARÇONS
Founded by Rei Kawakubo in 1969, COMME des GARÇONS redefined modern fashion through an uncompromising, intellectual approach to form. The brand is known for challenging ideas of proportion, gender, and beauty, often treating clothing as conceptual expression rather than decoration.
