-SPECIAL-“ COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS” 2015SS Multi button striped shirt

From the starting point of the structure of existing men's clothing, COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS presents archive pieces that challenge conventional aesthetics with a sense of ideology.

This exceptional piece features a classic striped shirt with an exaggerated button placement, creating a subtle sense of discomfort and strong sculptural quality.

Regarding the era, the manufacturing year is indicated as AD2014 on the care label inside, and the alphabet code in the item number PO-B027 aligns with the Spring/Summer 2015 season, making it credible to consider this piece as a 2014-produced item from the 2015 SS collection. The physical information left on the tag and the item number system matching this detail strengthen the value of this piece beyond just visual impression.

The base fabric is a lightweight 100% cotton shirt material, maintaining the sincerity and cleanliness associated with stripes. At first glance, it appears very classic, but the high-density shell buttons on the placket dramatically invert that impression. The design intentionally introduces noise into the disciplined grammar of dress shirts, making it stand out.

The brilliance of this button usage lies in its departure from mere decoration. The shell buttons' dull, white luster adds a delicate fluctuation to the logical expression of the stripe fabric. When viewed head-on, it emphasizes the vertical rhythm, while from the side, it creates slight thickness and shadow on the placket, giving depth to an otherwise flat shirt.

Typically, each button is quietly functional, but in this piece, increasing their number transforms function into decoration. This reflects Rei Kawakubo's characteristic thinking, questioning the very order of clothing. Instead of simply considering neatness as beauty, adding a touch of excess and foreignness within order creates a new balance, embodying the strength typical of HOMME PLUS.

Even considering the context of 2015 SS, this design is highly symbolic. It paradoxically treats military-like discipline and decorative symbolism within the anti-war theme, transforming aggression into poetic discomfort, which adds great value. Few shirts elevate everyday buttons to this level of visual language, and since the base is still an easy-to-wear shirt, it naturally connects to modern fashion while remaining an archive—this is a unique value of this piece.

MOOD-wise, items like this are not only for special occasions but are meant to subtly add tension to everyday wear. Clothing that extends daily attire while naturally elevating the wearer's sensibility and perspective holds long-term ownership value.

Styling options include pairing with well-tailored slacks or relaxed trousers to highlight the shirt's structure, or layering with a minimal jacket or long coat to reveal the decorative placket from inside, enhancing the quiet tension characteristic of GARÇON. Alternatively, pairing with slim, well-defined bottoms and elegant leather shoes creates a balance where classic and rebellious elements coexist naturally, resulting in a refined, gender-neutral look.

Don't miss this opportunity.