The revolutionary Kawakubo, who burst on the scene half a century ago, was hell-bent on upending conventional notions of attractiveness, arguing, for something to be beautiful it doesnt have to be pretty. Comme des Garons is a gift to oneself, not something to appeal or to attract the opposite sex. (These are by the way, among the designers very few statements on the recordthe designer is legendarily taciturn, preferring to let her work speak for itself.) The press dubbed her customers, swathed in their voluminous deconstructed Comme fashions, the crows. But no matterthese birds knew that there was true liberation lurking in these unusual fashions
Another look we adored: translucent lace wrapped and ruched over the body like gauze, revealing just enough never too much
But, most homemade dressings are stored in mason jars and theres a good reason for that
Plus, the Vachetta leather lining is breathable, naturally regulates temperature, and absorbs moisture
Theyre also a great complement to modern tuxedo styles, especially slim-fit tuxes, and jackets with minimal accenting
Basically, whenever Im feeling philanthropic but need a pair of shoes, Ill be spending all my money on Brother Vellies