"COMME des GARCONS HOMME PLUS" 80’s garment dyed work jacket

Bringing avant-garde into everyday life and questioning the very framework of clothing, COMME des GARCONS HOMME PLUS introduces a work jacket that quietly reflects the brand's philosophy.

The shadows unique to product dyeing expand the depth of the black, and the piece develops more character the more you wear it.

The front features four buttons, shaping the outline with only the essential elements. While considering the work context, it avoids excessive ruggedness and lands in an urban quietness, which is appealing. Additionally, the balance created by patch pockets ensures practicality, and the natural bulge at the pocket edges adds three-dimensionality, creating focal points within the simple surface design.

The core of this piece is garment dyeing, with puckering along the seams creating a fluctuation that cannot be achieved with uniform black. From a distance, it appears minimal, but up close, traces of handwork are evident. The dye on the button surfaces suggests a process where even the parts were dyed as a whole, giving it a warmth not found in mass-produced items. Reinforced stitches or hanger loop traces on the collar back indicate a design philosophy that assumes tough wear, supported by detailed craftsmanship.

It is natural to consider the era as around 1985 to 1988. The reasons include the presence of a main label with the GARCONS inscription marked with an asterisk, the configuration before the introduction of the AD notation on care labels, and the absence of digital elements such as QR codes or URLs. These physical clues ensure credibility, allowing us to propose it as an early specimen. While embodying the atmosphere of the dawn when HOMME PLUS was launched, it also naturally blends into modern wardrobes, which is the strength of this jacket.

Especially recommended for those who want to create individuality through subtle details like the ripples of fabric or the tension of sewing, rather than bold decorations. It is a masterpiece that, while maintaining the core of everyday wear, can subtly influence your gestures, making it a piece you will want to pick up.

In terms of styling, by shaping the surface with shirts or simple cut-and-sew pieces and neatly completing the look with straight slacks, the outline of the philosophy becomes clear. Additionally, layering vertical lines with crisp pants or a minimal long coat creates a refined balance that retains the lingering mood of mode and is gender-neutral. For the footwear, leather shoes or minimal boots add a finishing touch, elegantly aligning with work-inspired elements and highlighting the quiet strength characteristic of COMME des GARCONS HOMME PLUS.

Definitely take this opportunity.