Wearing Imperfection: COMME des GARÇONS × BAJOWOO

Fashion - 22 Jul 2026

By PAP Magazine Editorial

In an era that equates perfection with value, a collaboration that celebrates imperfection has emerged.

In an era that equates perfection with value, a collaboration that celebrates imperfection has emerged. TRADING MUSEUM COMME des GARÇONS and 99%IS- designer BAJOWOO have unveiled their second collaborative project, "THE POSiT1%VE." This marks a significant moment, as BAJOWOO is among the very few designers officially granted customization rights by Rei Kawakubo herself, underscoring his unique position in the fashion landscape.

Following last season's "ILLUMINATION," the new project comprises 437 pieces, including T-shirts, backpacks, and DIY customization parts. The collection carries the message that being true to yourself—imperfections and all—is the most positive way to exist. It represents a convergence of COMME des GARÇONS' avant-garde spirit and BAJOWOO's experimental approach. The iconic designs of BLACK COMME des GARÇONS are reimagined through BAJOWOO's deconstructive sensibility, pushing the boundaries of ready-to-wear into new, unexpected territories.

The collaboration will be available from July 25 to August 3, 2025, at TRADING MUSEUM COMME des GARÇONS locations in Omotesando and Midtown, Tokyo. This project reminds us that fashion is not merely about consuming finished products, but about the wearer's active participation in the completion process. By embracing imperfection as it is and transforming it into positive energy, this collaboration suggests a compelling direction for contemporary fashion.

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불완전함을 입다: 꼼데가르송 × 바조우의 두 번째 실험 — comme des garcons, Look 2

불완전함을 입다: 꼼데가르송 × 바조우의 두 번째 실험 — comme des garcons, Look 3

불완전함을 입다: 꼼데가르송 × 바조우의 두 번째 실험 — comme des garcons, Look 4

불완전함을 입다: 꼼데가르송 × 바조우의 두 번째 실험 — comme des garcons, Look 5

불완전함을 입다: 꼼데가르송 × 바조우의 두 번째 실험 — comme des garcons, Look 6

불완전함을 입다: 꼼데가르송 × 바조우의 두 번째 실험 — comme des garcons, Look 7

불완전함을 입다: 꼼데가르송 × 바조우의 두 번째 실험 — comme des garcons, Look 8

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FAQ

When and where is the COMME des GARÇONS and VARZUGH THE POSiT1%VE project happening?

Running July 25 through August 3, 2025 at Trading Museum COMME des GARÇONS Omotesando and Midtown locations in Tokyo. The collaboration comprises 437 pieces including t-shirts, backpacks and DIY custom parts, conveying the message 'affirming imperfection.'

Why is VARZUGH receiving COMME des GARÇONS customization rights so significant?

VARZUGH is among the extremely rare designers officially granted customization rights to COMME des GARÇONS products by Rei Kawakubo herself. This recognition of VARZUGH's design philosophy and experimental spirit represents an exceptionally uncommon occurrence in the fashion world.

How is the COMME des GARÇONS and VARZUGH collaboration collection structured?

The 437-piece collection includes t-shirts, backpacks and DIY custom parts. Embodying the message that 'being authentically yourself is the most positive, even when imperfect,' it features DIY elements allowing wearers to personally intervene and complete their pieces.

Wearing Imperfection: COMME des GARÇONS × BAJOWOO

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