Wool blazer with leather details from Comme des Garçons Homme Plus, Autumn/Winter 1991 - also known as "6.1 The Men". Its unusual texture and color are the result of miniature stripes of brown thread on a pale surface. The rim of pockets is made out of cow hide. The fit is typical of the late 80s/early 90s, meaning that it is boxy and imposing with wide shoulders. It is in perfect condition. A true gem that you would never find these days.

This is in fact the most iconic piece from Comme des Garçons from the legendary Autumn/Winter 1991 season. To understand why, you must first know why this menswear collection is so unique:
While first presented at Paris Fashion in February 1991, a second presentation was held in collaboration with Yohji Yamamoto to present both their Autumn/Winter 1991 menswear collections in Tokyo together. At the time of the first show, we had reached the peak of the Gulf War. Under the threat of a bomb turmoil and so on, the Paris presentations were wrapped up with a sense of urgency and fashion houses were announcing that they were canceling their shows.

However, the work of creation was not to be intimidated by war. And to support this mobilization, a company of singular men - all amateur models - came rushing and joined in to walk the runway, featuring countless artists, musicians, and actors, such as Dennis Hopper, Don Cherry, and more for Comme des Garçons and Charles Lloyd, Edgar Winter, and more for Yohji Yamamoto. It was the silent expression that "freedom of creation and of fashion is a symbol of peace".

Going back to the blazer, it was then featured on the cover of MR. High Fashion from September 1991, which covered the event. Musician James Morgan was adorning this piece in a stylish and modern way.